Covid-19 & Circular Development

Circular urban development initiatives began before the onset of COVID-19, with the aim of creating sustainable and resilient urban environments. However, the pandemic has brought new urgency to these efforts, as scholars and development organizations now advocate for an accelerated transition to circular systems as a key strategy for recovery and future-proofing cities. This research seeks to explore the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic has acted as a catalyst or an impediment to the scaling up of circular development practices. By conducting a comparative study of Jakarta and Amsterdam, the research aims to provide detailed insights into how these cities have navigated the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic. The findings will contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamics involved in transitioning to circular urban systems in the face of global shocks.

Methodology:

Systematic literature review on the impacts of Covid-19 on circular urban experiments

Process mapping to identify historical events and milestones of transitions

System mapping to identify how components inter-relate

Research Output:

Williams, J., & Aditya, R. B. (2024). The impact of the pandemic on circular innovation, transitions and research. In Pandemic Recovery? (pp. 236–248). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781802201116.00028 

Status: On-Going | Funding: Beasiswa Pendidikan Indonesia - Ministry of Education and Culture Indonesia | Year: 2021 - 2025