A conceptual framework for addressing complexity and unfolding transition dynamics when developing sustainable adaptation strategies in urban water management
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A conceptual framework for addressing complexity and unfolding transition dynamics when developing sustainable adaptation strategies in urban water management. / Fratini, C. F.; Elle, M.; Jensen, M. B.; Mikkelsen, P. S.
I: Water Science and Technology, Bind 66, Nr. 11, 01.12.2012, s. 2393-2401.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - A conceptual framework for addressing complexity and unfolding transition dynamics when developing sustainable adaptation strategies in urban water management
AU - Fratini, C. F.
AU - Elle, M.
AU - Jensen, M. B.
AU - Mikkelsen, P. S.
PY - 2012/12/1
Y1 - 2012/12/1
N2 - To achieve a successful and sustainable adaptation to climate change we need to transform the way we think about change. Much water management research has focused on technical innovation with a range of new solutions developed to achieve a 'more sustainable and integrated urban water management cycle'. But Danish municipalities and utility companies are struggling to bring such solutions into practice. 'Green infrastructure', for example, requires the consideration of a larger range of aspects related to the urban context than the traditional urban water system optimization. There is the need for standardized methods and guidelines to organize transdisciplinary processes where different types of knowledge and perspectives are taken into account. On the basis of the macro-meso-micro pattern inspired by complexity science and transition theory, we developed a conceptual framework to organize processes addressing the complexity characterizing urban water management in the context of climate change. In this paper the framework is used to organize a research process aiming at understanding and unfolding urban dynamics for sustainable transition. The final goal is to enable local authorities and utilities to create the basis for managing and catalysing the technical and organizational innovation necessary for a sustainable transition towards climate change adaptation in urban areas.
AB - To achieve a successful and sustainable adaptation to climate change we need to transform the way we think about change. Much water management research has focused on technical innovation with a range of new solutions developed to achieve a 'more sustainable and integrated urban water management cycle'. But Danish municipalities and utility companies are struggling to bring such solutions into practice. 'Green infrastructure', for example, requires the consideration of a larger range of aspects related to the urban context than the traditional urban water system optimization. There is the need for standardized methods and guidelines to organize transdisciplinary processes where different types of knowledge and perspectives are taken into account. On the basis of the macro-meso-micro pattern inspired by complexity science and transition theory, we developed a conceptual framework to organize processes addressing the complexity characterizing urban water management in the context of climate change. In this paper the framework is used to organize a research process aiming at understanding and unfolding urban dynamics for sustainable transition. The final goal is to enable local authorities and utilities to create the basis for managing and catalysing the technical and organizational innovation necessary for a sustainable transition towards climate change adaptation in urban areas.
KW - Climate change adaptation
KW - Complexity theory
KW - Multifunctionality
KW - Transdisciplinarity
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84872742852&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.2166/wst.2012.442
DO - 10.2166/wst.2012.442
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 23032770
AN - SCOPUS:84872742852
VL - 66
SP - 2393
EP - 2401
JO - Water Science and Technology
JF - Water Science and Technology
SN - 0273-1223
IS - 11
ER -
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