Originally proposed as an alternative to traditional energy planning methodology in the
1970s, backcasting is increasingly applied in futures studies related to sustainability, as it is …

This paper explores conceptualisations of households in sustainability transitions. Existing
literature in the field has only engaged with households in a limited and fragmented way …

The circular economy (CE) is essential for decoupling economic growth from resource
consumption and environmental impacts. However, effective implementation requires a …

Backcasting as a scholarly and planning approach is increasingly used in futures studies in
fields related to urban sustainability as an alternative to traditional planning approaches and …

Corporate leaders and employees have been increasingly recognising their role in
contributing to sustainability. In this context, different voluntary tools, approaches, and …

In this introductory paper we introduce the special issue on “Backcasting for Sustainability”.
We present briefly a historical background, and position backcasting in the wider context of …

It is a profoundly erroneous truism… that we should cultivate the habit of thinking what we
are doing. The precise opposite is the case. Civilization advances by extending the number …

This paper deals with the past, present and future of backcasting. After having reviewed the
origin and developments since the 1970s, it is concluded that several varieties can be …

Sustainable cities have been the leading global paradigm of urbanism. Undoubtedly,
sustainable development has, since its widespread diffusion in the early 1990s, positively …

Social, natural and cultural systems are changing rapidly, influencing the future of Europe's
fresh waters. One of the drivers sha** this future is the implementation of the Water …