Abstract : Thirty-one cities from around the world were analyzed to identify the best practices and successful policies that promote sustainable urban development. this study proposes an advanced Biophilic City Index—a practical tool designed to help cities evaluate their efforts to improve well-being and ecological resilience. It assesses urban performance through 25 indicators across four dimensions: governance, infrastructure, engagement, and equity. Unlike city-level tools such as the City Biodiversity Index or ICLEI’s models, which often overlook multidimensional and equity-based aspects, this index applies a frequency-weighted method to ensure proportional representation of key indicators. Cities like Singapore, Fremantle, and Vitoria-Gasteiz stand out for their policy alignment, investment in nature, and inclusive access. However, challenges persist—particularly in ensuring equitable distribution of green space. This index offers planners and decision-makers a clearer path to advancing nature-based solutions and building resilient, inclusive urban environments..
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