The application of green infrastructure presents an opportunity to mitigate rising temperatures using a multi-faceted ecosystems-based approach. A controlled field study in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, evaluates the impact of nature-based solutions on near surface air temperature regulation focusing on different applications of green infrastructure. A field campaign was undertaken over the course of two summers to measure the impact of green roofs, green walls, urban vegetation and forestry systems, and urban agriculture systems on near surface air temperature. This study demonstrates that multiple types of green infrastructure applications are beneficial in regulating near surface air temperature and are not limited to specific treatments. Widespread usage of green infrastructure could be a viable strategy to cool cities and improve urban climate.

绿色基础设施的应用提供了利用基于生态系统的多方面方法缓解气温上升的机会。加拿大安大略省多伦多市的一项受控实地研究评估了基于自然的解决方案对近地表气温调节的影响，重点关注绿色基础设施的不同应用。在两个夏天的时间里进行了一次实地调查，以测量绿色屋顶、绿色墙壁、城市植被和林业系统以及城市农业系统对近地表气温的影响。这项研究表明，多种类型的绿色基础设施应用有利于调节近地表气温，并且不限于特定的处理。广泛使用绿色基础设施可能是为城市降温和改善城市气候的可行策略。