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Converging ecological and climate emergencies mean that architectural, engineering and urban design practices must rapidly change. This transformation can be aided by integrated ecological regeneration approaches, as well as social justice-led wellbeing strategies, which are inherently interlinked both conceptually and in measurable, tangible practice. Such socio-ecological approaches are often found in Indigenous knowledge and practices. An urban agenda linking working with nature, traditional ecological knowledge, and wellbeing is needed. The special issue’s aim is to examine how traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) can drive or be applied to urban climate adaptation and urban wellbeing more broadly. We invite papers that provide an understanding of how Indigenous peoples perceive, approach, and value or critique of nature-based solutions and eco-relational practices and/or how this can inform transformative urban narratives and strategies.