From Fragmented Growth to Ecological Resilience: A New Vision for Urban–Regional Sustainability

Abstract

This inaugural editorial for Urban Regional Ecology (URE) introduces the journal’s mission to advance interdisciplinary research on the ecological dynamics of human-dominated landscapes. It calls for a paradigm shift from fragmented urban growth toward integrated urban–regional resilience. Positioned at the intersection of ecology, technology, planning, and policy, URE aspires to serve as a global platform for transformative knowledge that links cities, regions, and ecosystems. Through this vision, the journal promotes equitable resource management, biodiversity conservation, and climate-adaptive urban design to build sustainable futures for both people and nature.