International institutions have highlighted the necessity to generate knowledge about urban biodiversity, their ecological interactions and the effects of climate change. However, these knowledge remains unknown for the majority of cities around the world. The aim of this study was to determine what information has been produced in relation to climate and urban biodiversity nationally and internationally. We conducted a literature search using Scopus and databases of national universities and research institutes. We found 725 publications internationally and 115 publications in Colombia. We found an increase in the number of publications regarding urban biodiversity in the last 20 years. Internationally, most studies were conducted in Europe and 86 % of the publications focused on the study of plants in green areas and urban forests. In Colombia, almost half of the publications compiled were undergraduate theses and in general 45 % of publications focused on characterizations of species in urban ecosystems. Governmental institutions need to develop strategies that encourage research towards urban biodiversity and their ecological functions in climate change scenarios.