Transformation tools enabling the implementation of nature-based solutions for creating a resourceful circular city

Author:

Katsou Evina1,Nika Chrysanthi-Elisabeth1,Buehler Devi2,Marić Bruno3,Megyesi Boldizsár4,Mino Eric5,Babí Almenar Javier6,Bas Bilge7,Bećirović Dženan3,Bokal Sabina8,Đolić Maja9,Elginöz Nilay10,Kalnis Gregoris11,Mateo Mari-Carmen Garcia12,Milousi Maria13,Mousavi Alireza14,Rinčić Iva15,Rizzo Agatino1617,Rodriguez-Roda Ignasi1819,Rugani Benedetto6,Šalaševičienė Alvija20,Sari Ramazan21,Stanchev Peyo1,Topuz Emel22,Atanasova Natasa23

Affiliation:

1. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Environment, Health and Societies, Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, Uxbridge, UK

2. Institute of Natural Resource Sciences (IUNR), ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Grueental, 8820 Waedenswil, Switzerland

3. University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Forestry, Zagrebačka 20, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

4. Centre for Social Sciences, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, TóthKálmán u. 4. 1095, Budapest, Hungary

5. Technical Unit of the Euro-Mediterranean Information System on Know-how in the Water Sector, 06901 Sophia Antipolis, France

6. Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) | Environmental Research & Innovation (ERIN) department | RDI Unit on Environmental Sustainability Assessment and Circularity (SUSTAIN) 41, Rue du Brill, L-4422 Belvaux, Luxembourg

7. Department of Civil Engineering, Istanbul BilgiUniversity, Santralistanbul Campus, 34060 Istanbul, Turkey

8. Global Water Partnership Central and Eastern Europe, Jeseniova 17, 833 15 Bratislava, Slovakia

9. Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, 10000 Belgrade, Serbia

10. Department of Chemical Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Brinellvägen 8, 114 28 Stockholm, Sweden

11. Department of Architecture, School of Engineering, Frederick University, Nicosia, Cyprus

12. MCG Research & Innovation Sustainability Architecture/Urban Planning, Valencia, Spain

13. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, 50100, Kozani, Greece

14. Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, Uxbridge, UK

15. University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine, BraćeBranchetta 20, 51 000 Rijeka, Croatia

16. Architecture, Lulea University of Technology, 97187, Lulea, Sweden

17. School of Landscape Architecture, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1430 Ås, Norway

18. Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), EmiliGrahit 101, 17003 Girona, Spain

19. LEQUiA, Laboratory of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Girona, Campus Montilivi, 17071, Girona, Spain

20. Food Institute of Kaunas University of Technology, Radvilenu av. 19 C, 44239 Kaunas, Lithuania

21. Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

22. Department of Environmental Engineering, Gebze Technical University, 41400 Kocaeli, Turkey

23. Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

Abstract The linear pattern of production-consumption-disposal of cities around the world will continue to increase the emission of pollutants and stocks of waste, as well as to impact on the irreversible deterioration of non-renewable stocks of raw materials. A transition towards a circular pattern proposed by the concept of ‘Circular Cities’ is gaining momentum. As part of this urban transition, the emergent use of Nature-based Solutions (NBS) intends to shift public opinion and utilize technology to mitigate the urban environmental impact. In this paper, an analysis of the current research and practical investments for implementing NBS under the umbrella of Circular Cities is conducted. A combined appraisal of the latest literature and a survey of ongoing and completed National-European research and development projects provides an overview of the current enabling tools, methodologies, and initiatives for public engagement. It also identifies and describes the links between facilitators and barriers with respect to existing policies and regulations, public awareness and engagement, and scientific and technological instruments. The paper concludes introducing the most promising methods, physical and digital technologies that may lead the way to Sustainable Circular Cities. The results of this research provide useful insight for citizens, scientists, practitioners, investors, policy makers, and strategists to channel efforts on switching from a linear to a circular thinking for the future of cities.

Funder

Horizon 2020

Publisher

IWA Publishing

Subject

General Medicine

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