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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, Urban Green Infrastructure: Modelling and mapping ecosystem services for sustainable planning and management in and around cities, Autonomous University of Barcelona
3 Dec 2013 → 14 Oct 2016
Award Date: 14 Oct 2016
Project Management , Postgraduate’s degree, University of Barcelona
20 Feb 2012 → 23 Jul 2012
Award Date: 23 Jul 2012
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) , MSc degree , Polytechnic University of Catalonia
10 Oct 2005 → 30 Sept 2007
Award Date: 30 Sept 2007
Initiation to Research in Ecological Economics and Environmental Management, MSc degree, Autonomous University of Barcelona
1 Oct 2004 → 27 Jul 2005
Award Date: 27 Jul 2005
Environmental Science, Bachelor’s degree, Autonomous University of Barcelona
1 Oct 1999 → 4 Jul 2004
Award Date: 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 2020
Visiting PhD fellow, Humboldt University of Berlin
13 Sept 2014 → 18 Oct 2014
Junior research fellow and PhD candidate, Autonomous University of Barcelona
20 Jul 2012 → 14 Oct 2016
Keywords
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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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EU650: GreeNexUS: Green-health-safety Nexus for new Urban Spaces
Canters, F., Gadeyne, S. & Baró Porras, F.
1/01/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Fundamental
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SRP76: SRP-Onderzoekszwaartepunt: Demographic and Societal Challenges of the 21st Century
Bircan, T., Vanroelen, C., Vanroelen, C., Vandenheede, H., Verhaeghe, P., Gadeyne, S., Bircan, T., Baró Porras, F., Spruyt, B., Vandebroeck, D., Schreurs, B., Van Belle, E., De Moortel, D., Schirmer, W., Buffel, V. & Celinska-Janowicz, D.
1/11/22 → 31/10/27
Project: Fundamental
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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
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A multi-indicator distributive justice approach to assess school-related green infrastructure benefits in Brussels
Gallez, E., Canters, F., Gadeyne, S. & Baró, F., Dec 2024, In: Ecosystem Services. 70, 16 p., 101677.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing Inequalities in Exposure and Accessibility to Urban Nature-based Solutions for Older Adults Living in Long-term Care Facilities
Canters, F., Gadeyne, S. & Baró, F., 18 Nov 2024, 5th ESP Europe Conference: One Planet, One Health: T20: Advancing Health Equity and Environmental Justice through Ecosystem Service Research. Ecosystem Service PartnershipResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper
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Co-production of urban forests as nature-based solutions: Motivations and lessons-learnt from public officials
Roitsch, D., da Schio, N., Ostoić, S. K., Zivojinovic, I., Vuletic, D., Armstrong, A., Czaplarska, A., Baró, F., Whitehead, I., Bujis, A. & De Vreese, R., Jul 2024, In: Environmental Science & Policy. 157, 13 p., 103764.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does greening generate exclusive residential real estate development? Contrasting experiences from North America and Europe
Anguelovski, I., Oscilowicz, E., Connolly, J. J. T., García-Lamarca, M., Perez-del-Pulgar, C., Cole, H. V. S., Immergluck, D., Triguero-Mas, M., Baró, F., Martin, N., Conesa, D., Shokry, G., Ramos, L. A., Matheney, A., Gallez, E., Máñez, J. L., Sarzo, B., Beltrán, M. A. & Martínez-Minaya, J., Nov 2024, In: Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. 101, 12 p., 128376.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ecosystem service mismatches evidence inequalities in urban heat vulnerability
Aznarez, C., Kumar, S., Marquez-Torres, A., Pascual, U. & Baró, F., 20 Apr 2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 922, 12 p., 171215.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile16 Citations (Scopus)103 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Award for the best article in the Science category
Baró Porras, Francesc (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Ecosystem Service in practice Award (2nd Place)
Baró Porras, Francesc (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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First prize in the research activity category
Baró Porras, Francesc (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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La Caixa” Scholarship for Postgraduate studies in Spain
Baró Porras, Francesc (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship
Baró Porras, Francesc (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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Terra Maia, A. Intersectional Climate Justice: Theory, Praxis, Lived Experience. PhD Degree in Environmental Science. Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Spain. 25th May 2023. Role: International reviewer for International Doctorate Mention. (Event)
Francesc Baró Porras (Reviewer)
25 May 2023Activity: Membership › Member of PhD committee
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Phillips, Amy. Toward Citizen-Centered Urban Green: Advancing understandings of supply and demand interactions and inequalities. PhD Degree in Sciences. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium. PhD thesis defended 29 March 2023 (private defence) and 13 June 2023 (public defence) in Brussels, Belgium (Event)
Francesc Baró Porras (Chair)
29 Mar 2023 → 13 Jun 2023Activity: Membership › Member of PhD committee
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Lorenza Nardella
Francesc Baró Porras (Host)
1 Sept 2023 → 30 Nov 2023Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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Tao-An Tung
Francesc Baró Porras (Host)
1 Dec 2022 → 31 Aug 2023Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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Rodríguez-Loureiro, Lucía. Green Spaces, Social Dimensions, and Health and Mortality. PhD Degree in Social Sciences. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium. PhD thesis defended 15 June 2022 (private defence) and 20 June 2022 (public defence) in Brussels, Belgium. Role: member of the jury. (Event)
Francesc Baró Porras (Jury)
15 Jun 2022 → 20 Jun 2022Activity: Membership › Member of PhD committee