Material and Energy Flow Analysis for Resource Management

This lecture covers the concepts of Material and Energy Flow Analysis (MFA) for resource management, focusing on topics such as MFA methodology, regional and urban MFA, spatial flow and stock analysis, MFA tools, input-output analysis, and cost accounting. It also delves into the application of MFA in public policy and social science, as well as group projects presentation and discussion. The lecture discusses the foundation for sustainable industrial transition, industrial ecology, circular economy, and the ecoParcs approach in Geneva. It explores the quantification of imports and exports, industrial symbiosis, and the development of eco-industrial networks. The lecture emphasizes the importance of collaborative projects, sustainable development, and the integration of industrial ecosystems for efficient resource management.