Abstract The European Union is currently in the process of transformation toward a circular
economy model in which different areas of activity should be integrated for more efficient …

This article explores eleven types of Nature-based Solutions (NBS) that can contribute to
circular systems for water reuse and resource recovery in cities in terms of their function, co …

Circular Economy (CE) has been one of the most transformational tendencies for the past
years. What seemed to be one more organizational hype, is now appearing as a global …

Accurately analyzing the spatial and temporal evolution of regional eco-environmental
quality and exploring the response of eco-environmental quality to natural environment and …

An increasing world population is projected to increase water, energy and food
requirements, three vital resources for humankind. Projected climate change impacts will …

Cities worldwide are facing a number of serious challenges including population growth,
resource depletion, climate change, and degradation of ecosystems. To cope with these …

The ever-increasing global energy crisis, environmental degradation and climate change
issues impacted by excessive consumption of fossil fuels (FFs) are pushing the world to find …

Shifting from a traditional linear to an alternative circular paradigm can foster economic
growth and support sustainable capital renewal in the European Union. This topic has …

Currently, there are many different interpretations in the literature of what a circular economy
is and how it functions. As cities are still facing challenges to become fully sustainable, the …

With average food demand on the rise and increasing pressure on sustainability, it is
essential to outline the cultural framework in which food systems are evolving, with the goal …