Urban agriculture as a nature-based solution to foster circularity in cities: the case study of Trikala, Greece
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Authors: Christos Ioannides, Alexandra Tsatsou, Daniel Mamais, Simos Malamis, Georgios Tsimiklis, Dimitra Tsiakou, Zisis Tsiropoulos, Mariarina Michailidou, Apostolos Tzourtziotis, Christina Karaberi, Orestis Raptis & Constantinos Noutsopoulos
Journal: Urban Water Journal
Year: 2025
Keywords: Urban agriculture; rainwater harvesting; compost; circular economy; nature-based solutions
Abstract
Urban circularity, particularly through nature-based solutions like urban agriculture, offers promising avenues for addressing urban challenges that necessitate sustainable and resilient transition pathways. By presenting the design, implementation, and evaluation of a city-wide pilot application of circular urban agriculture across 31 locations in Trikala, Greece, this study provides evidence from applications at the intersection of circular economy and urban agriculture. The pilots include rainwater harvesting, precision irrigation, composting, and an online monitoring platform to enhance urban resilience and social acceptance. The system is assessed through a mixed methods approach with the evaluation of 20 environmental, economic, and social indicators. The findings highlight the system’s robust technical performance and effectiveness in reducing resource consumption and enhancing sustainability. In addition, the findings underscore the potential of circular urban agriculture to function as a nature-based solution by providing a wide range of social benefits while fostering circular mindsets in urban areas.
Citation: Ioannides, C., Tsatsou, A., Mamais, D., Malamis, S., Tsimiklis, G., Tsiakou, D., ... & Noutsopoulos, C. (2025). Urban agriculture as a nature-based solution to foster circularity in cities: the case study of Trikala, Greece. Urban Water Journal, 1-9.
Link to publication: doi.org/10.1080/1573062X.2025.2494780
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