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© 2017 The Author(s). The discussion on urban metabolism has been long dominated by natural scientists focussing on natural forces shaping the energy and material flows in urban systems. However, in the anthropocene human forces such as industrialization and urbanization are mobilizing people, goods and information at an increasing pace and as such have a large impact on urban energy and material flows. In this white paper, we develop a combined natural and social science perspective on urban metabolism. More specifically, innovative conceptual and methodological interdisciplinary approaches are identified and discussed to enhance the understanding of the forces that shape urban metabolism, and how these forces affect urban living and the environment. A challenging research agenda on urban metabolism is also presented.
Author(s): Dijst M, Worrell E, Bocker L, Brunner P, Davoudi S, Geertman S, Harmsen R, Helbich M, Holtslag AAM, Kwan M-P, Lenz B, Lyons G, Mokhtarian PL, Newman P, Perrels A, Ribeiro AP, Rosales Carreon J, Thomson G, Urge-Vorsatz D, Zeyringer M
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Resources, Conservation and Recycling
Year: 2018
Volume: 132
Pages: 190-203
Print publication date: 01/05/2018
Online publication date: 27/10/2017
Acceptance date: 12/09/2017
Date deposited: 07/11/2017
ISSN (print): 0921-3449
ISSN (electronic): 1879-0658
Publisher: Elsevier BV
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.09.014
DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.09.014
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