Integration of Circular Economy and Urban Metabolism for a Resilient Waste-Based Sustainable Urban Environment

Urban Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(4), P. 175 - 175

Published: Oct. 16, 2024

An unsustainable rate of resource production and consumption is evident in urban environments. The absence innovative approaches conjunction with the exponential urbanization expansion global population will inevitably result substantial environmental consequences. There are two emerging alternatives: circular economy (CE) metabolism (UM). integration these principles into novel methodology casts doubt on linear model contemporary economic systems, which includes extraction, production, utilization, disposal. In development a distinctive framework known as metabolism, current study has illustrated application principles. We design this to motivate planners decision-makers investigate, develop, supervise ecologically sustainable cities. Scholars from variety academic disciplines, intrigued by intricacies planning, design, administration, can foster interdisciplinary collaboration (CUM) region. To address research question, we implemented bibliometric analysis, involved examination 627 pertinent papers, utilizing R (R 3.6.0+) statistical programming language. results emphasize fundamental characteristics significance CUM management refuse. addition, findings underscore importance creating that incorporates political ecology, CUM, sustainability, dimension waste metabolism. It goal recycling informal sector strategy low- medium-income countries (LMICs).

Language: Английский

Urban metabolism: a dual-perspective case study and its implications in the urban political economy of developing nations for an effective SDG framework

Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: April 25, 2025

Urban Metabolism is derived from a biological-based mechanism wherein city metaphorically analyzed biological perspective, which tracks the transformation of resources and addresses key questions related to self-sufficiency consumer behavior. This research, for first time, explores as tool evaluate sustainability-related framework standards urban regions on both global local scales address regional disparity better means devolve powers planning institutions. In half study, an adaptive approach was used categorize concept find its connection with SDGs, it inferred that new section under economic ecology has evolved, requires policy interventions application at context creates lacunae in terms UPE (Urban Political Economy). Furthermore, study case studies identifies characteristics metabolic systems comprehend trend idea necessity using UM lens two different narratives solve entirely challenges same component. The second part article looks how within current research. results “perspective methods” were compared gathered standard guidelines, their shortcomings noted help close implementation gap between researchers practitioners. suggests policies, frameworks, other documents should adopt discussed integrated power areas.

Language: Английский