Analysis of aquaponics as an emerging technological innovation system

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

卷:180

Article

Koenig, Bettina^1,2  Janker, Judith^1,3  Reinhardt, Tilman^1,4  Villarroel, Morris⁵  Junge, Ranka⁶ 

[1] Humboldt Univ, Fac Life Sci, Thaer Inst, Hort Econ, Unter Linden 6, D-10099 Berlin, Germany

[2] Humboldt Univ, IRI THESys, Unter Linden 6, D-10099 Berlin, Germany

[3] Agroscope Res Grp Socioecon, Tanikon 1, CH-8356 Ettenhausen, Switzerland

[4] WMRC Lawyers, Chausseestr 5, D-10115 Berlin, Germany

[5] Univ Politecn Madrid, ETS Ingn Agron Alimentaria & Biosistemas, Dept Prod Agr, Av Puerta Hierro 2, Madrid 28040, Spain

[6] Zurich Univ Appl Sci ZHAW, Inst Nat Resource Sci, CH-8820 Wadenswil, Switzerland

关键词: Aquaponics;    Aquaculture;    Hydroponics;    Sustainable food production;    Nutrient cycles;    Sustainable technologies;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.037

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Aquaponics is an approach of coupling two technologies: recirculation aquaculture (fish-farms) and hydroponics (soil-less cultivation of crops). While it is perceived as a way to contribute to more sustainable food systems, the technology is still in its infancy, with several challenges. This paper describes current conditions of development and identifies aspects that can promote or hinder future pathways. We focus our analysis on the EU, using Germany as an institutional case study, while also considering worldwide developments. We propose a framework to analyze aquaponics as an emerging technological innovation system at the interface between existing fish and plant production systems. The approach is explorative based on a literature review and interviews with experts. The main findings are that stakeholders have different views regarding the future development pathways, knowledge to manage complex systems in the long term is needed and it is still unclear how to design institutional conditions to deliver sustainable outcomes. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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