A hybrid seminar examined urban metabolism, informality and rapidly changing urban environments. The seminar discussed how urban-metabolism frameworks can account for informal actors, practices and resource flows, particularly in Southern urban contexts. The discussion centres on Informality, Global South, Urban metabolism, and Circular economy.

The contribution is developed through International hybrid seminar, comparative discussion, and conceptual exchange. The geographical or conceptual scope is Global South and comparative urban contexts.

The contribution reflects the Lab’s interdisciplinary approach, combining quantitative and qualitative evidence to translate urban-metabolism research into planning, design, governance or policy.