| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 441 pages) |
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Circular Economy and Sustainability Series |
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Circular economy and sustainability
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| Contents |
Intro -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Circular Cities Solution with Biophilic Design and Nature-Based Solutions -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 From the Theory of Biophilia to Biophilic Design -- 1.3 Biophilic Design and Nature-Based Solutions -- 1.4 Biophilic Design and Nature-Based Solutions in Circular Cities -- 1.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: The Role of Multipurpose NbS Interventions in Increasing the Circularity of Cities -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 Urbanization and Climate Change -- 2.1.2 Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) and Their Advantages in the Urban Environment |
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2.1.3 Sustainable Development and NbS -- 2.1.4 Circularity of Cities and NbS -- 2.1.5 Urban Farming as a Multidisciplinary NbS -- 2.2 Materials and Methods -- 2.2.1 Selected NbS -- 2.2.2 Fuzzy Scale -- 2.3 Results and Discussion -- 2.3.1 Contributions of the NbS Units to SDGs -- 2.3.2 Connections Among the Selected NbS and SDGs -- 2.3.3 Increasing the Sustainability Rate of NbS Through Multidisciplinary Interventions -- 2.3.4 Calculation of TCS, TSS, and TS for Selected NbS and Multidisciplinary NbS -- 2.4 Conclusion -- 2.4.1 Recommendations for Future Studies -- References |
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Chapter 3: Nature-Based Solutions for a Circular Water Economy: Examples of New Green Infrastructure -- 3.1 The Rising Era of Circular Economy -- 3.2 Water as a Resource in Circular Economy -- 3.3 Nature-Based Solutions for Circular Water Management -- 3.4 NbS Examples -- 3.4.1 Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Reuse -- 3.4.2 Sludge Treatment and Reuse Using Sludge Treatment Reed Beds -- 3.4.3 Wastewater Treatment and Reuse at a University Dormitory -- 3.4.4 Manufacturing Industry Wastewater Treatment and Reuse -- 3.4.5 Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Agriculture -- 3.5 Conclusions |
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5.2 Rain Garden Design Principles -- 5.3 Research Objective -- 5.4 The Research Method -- 5.4.1 The First Stage, Determination of the Parameters -- 5.4.2 The Second Stage, Statistical Analysis -- 5.4.3 The Third Stage, the Design of "the Sample Rain Garden" -- 5.5 Findings -- 5.5.1 AHP Analysis Findings -- 5.5.2 Sample Rain Garden Design -- 5.6 Discussion -- 5.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: A Study of Nature-Based Solutions via a Thematic Analysis of the Stakeholders' Perceptions to Address Water Scarcity in a Hot and Semiarid Climate: A Case Study of Iran -- 6.1 Introduction |
| Summary |
Despite the strong economic growth of the last decades, our modern global society is facing the existential threat of climate change. It is now realized that the linear economic model is not sustainable in the long run and cannot sustain the life standards. The new circular economy approach that is already under discussion suggests the adjustment of our priorities and the re-orientation of the future infrastructure investments. In this context, we are looking for new, innovative and sustainable solutions to increase the resiliency of our societies, to protect and restore the ecosystems, and to maintain the necessary economic growth without further undermining the planets boundaries. The well-being of coming generations will depend on our ability to adapt our economies to this challenge. In particular, transforming todays cities into sustainable cities is one of the main adaptations that will be necessary. A holistic approach looking at cities from a systems perspective is needed to achieve this goal. Nature-based solutions (NbS) serve exactly this ambitious and multi-factorial purpose due to their inherent ability not only to tackle climate change but also to provide a series of ecosystem services and social benefits. In the urban context, NbS can deal with main challenges such as urban heat islands, flooding, treatment of wastewater and runoff and food provision. At the same time, NbS can provide a series of ecosystem services beneficial for the environment and the society including clean water production, nutrient recovery, heavy metals retention and a broad range of plant-based materials. In the new circular economy paradigm, NbS can contribute to strategies for climate change adaptation and create a holistic resource management system for the urban biosphere. Thus, this book aims at providing a single reference that discusses the role and effectiveness of NbS in the urban environment and how these systems can contribute to the circular management of water, nutrients and resources towards resilient, sustainable and healthy cities. The scope of the book extends to various fields and disciplines such as the built environment, urban water and wastewater, resource recovery, urban farming, smart sensing, research and development, technology and innovation, society and governance. Research studies, pilot projects, and case studies are part of the book |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Subject |
Municipal water supply -- Management
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Municipal water supply -- Environmental aspects
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Stefanakis, Alexandros, 1982-
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Oral, Hasan Volkan
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Calheiros, Cristina
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Carvalho, Pedro
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| ISBN |
9783031507250 |
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3031507258 |
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