Emerging technologies and sustainable strategies for municipal solid waste valorization: challenges of circular economy implementation
Due to an upsurge in urbanization and industrialization, huge amounts of municipal solid
waste (MSW) are accumulating on our planet. Waste generation has several negative …
waste (MSW) are accumulating on our planet. Waste generation has several negative …
[HTML][HTML] Smart cities and sustainable development goals (SDGs): A systematic literature review of co-benefits and trade-offs
Despite the wealth of research on smart cities, there is a lack of studies examining
interlinkages between smart cities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In other …
interlinkages between smart cities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In other …
Progress and prospects in planning: A bibliometric review of literature in Urban Studies and Regional and Urban Planning, 1956–2022
The global population has rapidly urbanized over the past century, and the urbanization rate
is projected to reach about 70% by 2050. In line with these trends and the increasing …
is projected to reach about 70% by 2050. In line with these trends and the increasing …
Understanding Smart Cities: Innovation ecosystems, technological advancements, and societal challenges
Smart Cities initiatives are spreading all around the globe at a phenomenal pace. Their bold
ambition is to increase the competitiveness of local communities through innovation while …
ambition is to increase the competitiveness of local communities through innovation while …
Smart city strategies–A driver for the localization of the sustainable development goals?
Abstract To achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), urgent
action is needed across all scales, with an increased importance being placed on local …
action is needed across all scales, with an increased importance being placed on local …
A scientometric review of global research on sustainability and sustainable development
The concept of sustainable development has gained worldwide attention in recent years
which had enhanced its implementation. However, few studies have attempted to map the …
which had enhanced its implementation. However, few studies have attempted to map the …
Redefining the smart city: Culture, metabolism and governance
The Smart City concept is still evolving and can be viewed as a branding exercise by big
corporations, which is why the concept is not being used by the United Nations (UN). Smart …
corporations, which is why the concept is not being used by the United Nations (UN). Smart …
[HTML][HTML] Urban sustainability assessment: An overview and bibliometric analysis
Following the recognition of the significance of urban areas for achieving sustainable
development in the late 1980′ s, first studies on 'urban sustainability assessment'were …
development in the late 1980′ s, first studies on 'urban sustainability assessment'were …
The emergence of circular economy: a new framing around prolonging resource productivity
In this article, we use Hirsch and Levin's notion of umbrella concepts as an analytical lens, in
order to articulate the valuable catalytic function the circular economy (CE) concept could …
order to articulate the valuable catalytic function the circular economy (CE) concept could …
IoT-enabled smart sustainable cities: Challenges and approaches
The ongoing diffusion of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies is opening new possibilities,
and one of the most remarkable applications is associated with the smart city paradigm …
and one of the most remarkable applications is associated with the smart city paradigm …