ABSTRACT
The term 'greenspace' refers to a wide variety of natural and human-modified areas including remnant landscapes, as well as parklands and green infrastructure. Research on urban greenspace has generally demonstrated that marginalized and vulnerable communities have less access to parks, forests and community gardens. This chapter concisely overviews the history, methods and theories of environmental injustice research on urban greenspace, touching upon some issues related to activism. It examines current debates and controversies, and provides insights into some of the challenges facing both researchers and policy-makers. Attention is given to intersecting issues of environmental inequality such as climate injustice, food insecurity and ecosystem services, functions and benefits. The chapter concludes by pointing to emerging issues and future research directions, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of different conceptual understandings and methodological approaches.
