Operationalizing sustainability in urban coastal systems: a system dynamics analysis.

摘要: We propose a system dynamics approach for Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) in urban coastal systems. A systematic analysis based on theoretical considerations, policy and experts' knowledge is followed order to define the concept of ESD. The principles underlying ESD feed development System Dynamics Model (SDM) that connects pollutant loads produced by systems' socioeconomic activities with ecological condition ecosystem it delineated operational terms through key biological elements defined EU Water Framework Directive. receiving waters Athens Metropolitan area, which bears typical high population density Mediterranean city but currently has also new induced ongoing financial crisis, are used as an experimental testing apply Systems' thinking employed represent complex relationships among components system. Interconnections dependencies determine potentials achieving revealed. proposed can facilitate decision makers paths comply