Study goals
To map patterns in scientific production on green infrastructure, urban sustainability, and nature-based solutions, identify gaps, and propose guidelines for sustainable urban planning.
Relevance / originality
The study contributes by integrating ecological infrastructure, socio-environmental justice, and governance, promoting a systemic approach to nature-based solutions in urban contexts
Methodology / approach
Scientometric analysis of 832 articles indexed in the Scopus database (2014–2024), using Bibliometrix and VOSviewer software to identify patterns, networks, and thematic axes.
Main results
Co-occurrence networks reveal a strong articulation between green infrastructure, health, resilience, and governance. Three main fronts stand out: urban heat island mitigation, prioritizing green areas, and promoting environmental justice.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Identification of five structuring thematic axes and proposal of integrated guidelines based on bibliometric evidence and global scientific network analysis.
Social / management contributions
Proposes the use of geotechnologies, multiscale planning, social participation, and equitable redistribution of green areas to promote more resilient and inclusive cities.