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

Urban Science, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8(4), С. 175 - 175

Опубликована: Окт. 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).

Язык: Английский

Exploring the Presence and Absence of Academic Discourse on Public Participation in the European Green Deal: A Central and Eastern European Perspective

Societies, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(3), С. 49 - 49

Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025

The European Green Deal (EGD), a complex policy program meant to address climate change and ensure “just, fair inclusive” transition into more sustainable greener Europe, was launched by the EU in 2019. It clear from very beginning that opportunities costs of ambitious green would be uneven geographically, not only within but also among its regions locations. Regions with higher environmental stress and/or less technological economic capacities will inevitably disadvantaged. EGD requires large-scale public acceptance, which comes democratic innovations participative practices, are embedded many regions. former socialist bloc still struggles today establishing decent levels participation, as well adopting implementing community principles practice. main aim this paper is twofold. On one hand, we intend give an assessment where Central Eastern (CEE) countries stand process what major focus areas affecting them are, based on existing academic literature. other overview causes for aspects weakness civil society post-communist reasons why adaptation lagging region. For purpose, systematic literature search bibliometric analysis performed articles indexed Scopus Web Science databases. Altogether, 172 published region were filtered systematically analyzed according themes papers related EGD. Research findings show interests researchers CEE largely differ those mainstream discourse. topics, high agenda Western countries, hardly present discourse countries. issues like energy efficiency, urbanization’s impacts growth renewable development, towards circular economy dominate research agenda. This started handicaps compared West, connected path dependency legacy structures. analyses these topics highlights highly sectoral country-focused approaches taken regard In our paper, highlight importance geographic scale, goes beyond initial framework offers different approach addressing issue. proves presence EGD-related participation processes significantly lacking However, most important finding identification gap regarding deliberation, active involvement people programs. gives even base terms EGD, faces growing populism advancing authoritarian regimes, such citizen control have become vitally implementation transition.

Язык: Английский

Transitioning to green cities: Analyzing European urban development models for sustainable growth

Economics & Sociology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 18(1), С. 217 - 235

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

The transition to green energy and sustainable urban planning, guided by EU policies local community perceptions, has positioned the concept of “green city” as a key topic in both academic practical discourse. This study provides an in-depth analysis current understanding cities, while also identifying cities structurally prepared for this transition. literature review highlights significance city concept, strategic directions EU, perspectives residents regarding what constitutes city. research outlines two primary objectives: (1) development models within selected sample (2) determining or groups with potential implement concept. Using data from Organisation Economic Co-operation Development (OECD) Open Street Map, we employed spatial indicators calculated average distances points interest, using R software analysis. Principal Component Analysis Random Forest predictive algorithm were applied classify models, facilitating identification best equipped implementation. findings offer valuable insights into transitions, providing data-driven approach guide policymakers planners fostering resilient environments. emphasizes importance integrating technological tools human-centered planning future.

Язык: Английский