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Challenges and Future Perspectives in Adopting Green Infrastructures

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Green infrastructure concepts, policies, and discourses are gaining popularity throughout the world. As indicated by the Green Deal, green infrastructure, renewable energy, and sustainability continue to be European Union priority topics in the majority of EU-funded projects.

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Kumareswaran, K., Jayasinghe, G.Y. (2023). Challenges and Future Perspectives in Adopting Green Infrastructures. In: Green Infrastructure and Urban Climate Resilience. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37081-6_9

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