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I am an (urban) environmental scientist. My research is motivated by making cities inclusive, healthy, liveable, resilient and sustainable for all. In order to understand the complexity of urban social-ecological systems, I conduct applied research at the interface of urban ecology, urban geography, urban planning and ecosystem service science. My interdisciplinary research approach combines geospatial modelling, advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis and participatory methods. I serve as advisor for local and metropolitan governments and other organizations, and I have been involved in several international research projects on urban ecosystem services, green infrastructure and nature-based solutions.
Education/Academic qualification
Environmental Science and Technology, PhD degree, Autonomous University of Barcelona
3 Dec 2013 → 14 Oct 2016
Project Management , Postgraduate’s degree, University of Barcelona
20 Feb 2012 → 23 Jul 2012
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) , MSc degree , Polytechnic University of Catalonia
10 Oct 2005 → 30 Sep 2007
Initiation to Research in Ecological Economics and Environmental Management, MSc degree, Autonomous University of Barcelona
1 Oct 2004 → 27 Jul 2005
Environmental Science, Bachelor’s degree, Autonomous University of Barcelona
1 Oct 1999 → 4 Jul 2004
External positions
Affiliated researcher, Autonomous University of Barcelona
1 Mar 2021 → …Postdoctoral research fellow , Autonomous University of Barcelona
1 Nov 2016 → 31 Dec 2020Visiting PhD fellow, Humboldt University of Berlin
13 Sep 2014 → 18 Oct 2014Junior research fellow and PhD candidate, Autonomous University of Barcelona
20 Jul 2012 → 14 Oct 2016Keywords
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- Urban ecosystem servicess
- urban green and blue infrastructure
- nature-based solutions
- geospatial analysis
- landscape and urban planning
- urban ecology
- social-ecological systems
- urban resilience
- urban environmental justice
- green gentrification
- children's geographies
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Projects
- 4 Active
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BRGPROV11: ERANET: COOLSCHOOLS: Realizing potentials of nature-based climate shelters in school environments for urban transformation
1/03/22 → 28/02/25
Project: Policy Based
Research output
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Community climate resilience and environmental education: Opportunities and challenges for transformative learning
Ruiz-Mallén, I., Satorras, M., March, H. & Baró, F., 2 May 2022, In : Environmental Education Research. 28, 7, p. 1088-1107 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Green gentrification in European and North American cities
Anguelovski, I., Connolly, J. J. T., Cole, H. V. S., Garcia-Lamarca, M., Triguero-Mas, M., Baró, F., Martin, N., Conesa, D., Shokry, G., del Pulgar, C. P., Ramos, L. A., Matheney, A., Gallez, E., Oscilowicz, E., Máñez, J. L., Sarzo, B., Beltrán, M. A. & Minaya, J. M., 4 Jul 2022, In : Nature Communications. 13, 1, 13 p., 3816 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Greening the city: Thriving for biodiversity and sustainability
Pereira, P. & Baró, F., 15 Apr 2022, In : Science of the Total Environment. 817, 6 p., 153032.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Green justice through policy and practice: a call for further research into tools that foster healthy green cities for all
Oscilowicz, E., Anguelovski, I., Triguero-Mas, M., García-Lamarca, M., Baró, F. & Cole, H. V. S., 30 May 2022, In : Cities & Health. 0, 0, p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Using crowdsourced imagery to assess cultural ecosystem services in data-scarce urban contexts: The case of the metropolitan area of Cali, Colombia
Zapata-Caldas, E., Calcagni, F., Baró, F. & Langemeyer, J., 21 Jun 2022, In : Ecosystem Services. 56, 13 p., 101445.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Prizes
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Award for the best article in the Science category
Francesc Baró Porras (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Ecosystem Service in practice Award (2nd Place)
Francesc Baró Porras (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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First prize in the research activity category
Francesc Baró Porras (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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La Caixa” Scholarship for Postgraduate studies in Spain
Francesc Baró Porras (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship
Francesc Baró Porras (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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Introduction to Nature-based solutions: definitions and classifications
Francesc Baró Porras (Speaker)5 May 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a workshop/seminar
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Priem, F. A remote sensing and scenario-driven modelling approach for assessing land-cover related impacts of urban growth. PhD Degree. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). PhD thesis defended 26 May 2021 (private defence) and 1st July 2021 (public defence) in Brussels, Belgium. (Event)
Francesc Baró Porras (Chair)1 Jul 2021Activity: Membership › Member of PhD committee
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Celina Aznarez: PhD Degree in Environmental Science and Technology. (Event)
Francesc Baró Porras (Supervisor)2020Activity: Membership › Supervisor of external PhD
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Society for Urban Ecology (SURE) (External organisation)
Francesc Baró Porras (Member)1 Feb 2020 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of external research organisation
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Amalia Calderón-Argelich: PhD Degree in Environmental Science and Technology (Event)
Francesc Baró Porras (Supervisor)2019 → …Activity: Membership › Supervisor of external PhD