Food, energy, and water (collectively referred to as 'FEW') security forms the key to human
survival as well as socioeconomic development. However, the security of these basic …

The circulating and ecological sphere (CES) concept promotes a self-reliant decentralised
society by utilising regional resources to achieve decarbonisation. The concept is …

Globally, many national, regional, and urban governments are facilitating circular economy
transitions through various pathways. The European Union and China have spearheaded …

This paper explores a key implementation issue for the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs)–whether to use integrated approaches or prioritize some goals. The scientific …

Exploring the trends of sustainability science research is vital for advancing our
understanding of creating a more sustainable and resilient future for our planet and society …

A city region is a unit comprising an urban core and surrounding peri-urban and,
occasionally, rural areas. The Regional Circulating and Ecological Sphere (R-CES) …

In this study, we propose a method for downscaling ecological footprint (EF) and biocapacity
(BC) to a 1-km square resolution for a spatially flexible analysis of environmental burden …

This study examined the proposition that a subnational region with a low dependence on an
external supply of goods and services has low environmental impacts based on …

Renewable energy is one of the most important sources of energy for a decarbonized future.
The use of renewable energy necessitates the thorough study of interlinkages with social …

The world's urban population is expected to nearly double by 2050, making urbanization
one of the most disruptive developments of the 21st century. On a global-to-local scale …