Advancing Integrated Methodological Framework for Developing Sustainable and Resilient Systems

The study aims to analyze holistically and dynamically the adoption of bio-inspired energy systems, technologies and emergence of its supply chains using trans-disciplinary, integrative and system perspective approaches. An integrated methodological framework has been developed to aid sustainability assessment of emerging systems. This integrated and life cycle computational model for sustainability assessment is based upon the science of complex systems, industrial ecology, systems engineering, ecological economics and biophysical economics. Integrated assessment refers to assessment that crosses issues; spans spatial and temporal scales; looks forward and backward; and includes stakeholder perspectives. The integrated framework is currently being applied to forest based biofuels supply chain.

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