In the context of ongoing urbanization processes and sustainable urban development, the aim of this project is to capture, describe, and convey to various target groups the current significance, the values, and the potentials of urban biodiversity and ecosystem services. To seek sustainable pathways, the current developments and different approaches are to be studied globally, whereas this project focuses on current processes and practices in China and Germany. The strategic goal is a long-term appreciation of the potentials and increased consideration of urban green spaces as nature-based solutions in city planning and development. The study will provide tangible recommendations for urban planners, politicians and stakeholders in the fields of green infrastructure at the interface of environment and urban landscape.