The Lab presented work on agency, stakeholder relations, information exchange and urban-metabolism modelling in Xiamen. The conference contributions addressed the development of integrated approaches to agency and information within urban social-ecological metabolism. The discussion centres on Urban science, Agency, Stakeholders, and Information.

The contribution is developed through Conference presentation and conceptual and modelling research. The geographical or conceptual scope is International. It was presented at Xiamen, China during 14–17 December 2023.

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