Publications
2022
Scholarly publications
Kirchherr, J. (2022). Bullshit in the Sustainability and Transitions Literature: a Provocation. Circular economy and sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-022-00175-9
Droege, H., Kirchherr, J., Raggi, A., & Ramos, T. (2022). Towards a circular disruption: On the pivotal role of circular economy policy entrepreneurs. Business Strategy and the Environment. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3098
Henry, M., Hoogenstrijd, T., & Kirchherr, J. (2022). Motivations and identities of “grassroots” circular entrepreneurs: An initial exploration. Business Strategy and the Environment. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3097
Kirchherr, J., Bauwens, T., & Ramos, T. (2022). Circular disruption: Concepts, enablers and ways ahead. Business Strategy and the Environment. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3096
Del Vecchio, P., Urbinati, A., & Kirchherr, J. (2022). Enablers of Managerial Practices for Circular Business Model Design: An Empirical Investigation of an Agro-Energy Company in a Rural Area. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2021.3138327
Kirchherr, J. (2022). Circular economy and growth: A critical review of “post-growth” circularity and a plea for a circular economy that grows. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 179, 1-2. [106033]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.106033
Schulhof, V., van Vuuren, D., & Kirchherr, J. (2022). The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): What Will it Look Like in the Future? Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 175, 1-17. [121306]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121306
2021
Scholarly publications
van Keulen, M., & Kirchherr, J. (2021). The implementation of the Circular Economy: Barriers and enablers in the coffee value chain. Journal of Cleaner Production, 281, 1-14. [125033]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.125033
Lema, R., Bhamidipati, P. L., Gregersen, C., Hansen, U. E., & Kirchherr, J. (2021). China’s investments in renewable energy in Africa: Creating co-benefits or just cashing-in? World Development, 141, [105365]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2020.105365
Hartley, K., Roosendaal, J., & Kirchherr, J. (2021). Barriers to the circular economy: The case of the Dutch technical and interior textiles industries. Journal of Industrial Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1111/jiec.13196
Kirchherr, J. (2021). Towards Circular Justice: A Proposition. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 173, 1-2. [105712]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105712
Repp, L., Hekkert, M., & Kirchherr, J. (2021). Circular economy-induced global employment shifts in apparel value chains: Job reduction in apparel production activities, job growth in reuse and recycling activities. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 171, 1-18. [105621]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105621
Henry, M., Schraven, D., Bocken, N., Frenken, K., Hekkert, M., & Kirchherr, J. (2021). The battle of the buzzwords: A comparative review of the circular economy and the sharing economy concepts. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 38, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2020.10.008
2020
Scholarly publications
Bauwens, T. J. F., Hekkert, M. P., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2020). Circular futures: What will they look like? Ecological Economics, 175, [106703]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2020.106703
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/396725/Bauwens_et_al._2020_Circular_futures_What_Will_They_Look_Like.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/396725/Bauwens_et_al._2020_Circular_futures_What_Will_They_Look_Like.pdf?sequence=1
Hartley, K., van Santen, R., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2020). Policies for transitioning towards a circular economy: Expectations from the European Union (EU). Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 155, [104634]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.104634
Henry, M., Bauwens, T. J. F., Hekkert, M. P., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2020). A Typology of Circular Start-Ups: An Analysis of 128 Circular Business Models. Journal of Cleaner Production, 245, [118528]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118528
Plummer Braeckman, J., Disselhoff, T., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2020). Cost and schedule overruns in large hydropower dams: an assessment of projects completed since 2000. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 36(5), 839-854. https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2019.1568232
Professional publications
Bauwens, T. J. F., Mees, R., Gerards, M., Van Dune, J., Friedl, H., Von Daniels, C., Teurlings, C., Brasz, M., Henry, M., Hekkert, M. P., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2020). Disruptors: How Circular Start-ups Can Accelerate the Circular Economy Transition.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/394188/DISRUPTORS_CIRCULAR_START_UPS_UU_E_VERSION.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/394188/DISRUPTORS_CIRCULAR_START_UPS_UU_E_VERSION.pdf?sequence=1
2019
Scholarly publications
Heihsel, M., Ali, S. M. H., Kirchherr, J. W., & Lenzen, M. (2019). Renewable-powered desalination as an optimisation pathway for renewable energy systems: the case of Australia's Murray–Darling Basin. Environmental Research Letters, 14(12), [124054]. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ab57ab
Kirchherr, J. W., & van Santen, R. (2019). Research on the Circular Economy: A Critique of the Field. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 151, [104480]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.104480
Kirchherr, J. W., & Piscicelli, L. (2019). Towards an Education for the Circular Economy (ECE): Five Teaching Principles and a Case Study. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 150, [104406]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.104406
Kirchherr, J. W., Ahrenshop, M-P., & Charles, K. J. (2019). Resettlement lies: Suggestive evidence from 29 large dam projects. World Development, 114, 208-219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2018.10.003
Fung, Z., Pomun, T., Charles, K. J., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2019). Mapping the social impacts of small dams: The case of Thailand’s Ing River basin. Ambio, 48(2), 181-190. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-018-1062-7
Professional publications
Winde, M., Djabarian, Y., Horndasch, S., Janoschka, O., Lehmann-Brauns, C., Meyer-Guckel, V., Rampelt, F., Raschke , M., Röwert, R., Schröder, E., Schröder-Kralemann , A-K., Schünemann, I., Danek, S., Enders, T., Hieronimus, S., Klier, J., Landers, C., Ohloff, T., Schröder, J., ... Kirchherr, J. W. (2019). Für morgen befähigen: Hochschul-Bildungs-Report 2020. (Jahresbericht / Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft/McKinsey & Company ; Vol. 2019).
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/386837/hochschul_bildungs_report_2019_4_.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/386837/hochschul_bildungs_report_2019_4_.pdf?sequence=1
Meyer-Guckel, V., Klier, J., Kirchherr, J. W., & Winde, M. (2019). Future Skills: Strategische Potenziale für Hochschulen. Stifterverband/McKinsey.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/380523/future_skills_strategische_potenziale_fuer_hochschulen_5_.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/380523/future_skills_strategische_potenziale_fuer_hochschulen_5_.pdf?sequence=1
Stern, S., Klier, J., Kirchherr, J. W., Pethö-Schramm, A-M., Susnjara, I., Ohloff, T., & Sönmez, N. A. (2019). Die Besten, bitte: Wie der öffentlichen Sektor als Arbeitgeber punkten kann. McKinsey & Company.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/380524/20190402_Die_Besten_bitte_Studie_Fachkrftemangel_ffentlicher_Sektor.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/380524/20190402_Die_Besten_bitte_Studie_Fachkrftemangel_ffentlicher_Sektor.pdf?sequence=1
Enders, T., Hediger, V., Hieronimus, S., Kirchherr, J. W., Klier, J., Schubert, J., & Winde, M. (2019). Future Skills: Six Approaches to Close the Skill Gap. (World Government Summit).
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/377809/zxz185_wgs_future_skills_print.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/377809/zxz185_wgs_future_skills_print.pdf?sequence=1
Popularising publications
Kirchherr, J. W., & van Santen, R. (2019). 114 + 1 Definitions for a Circular Economy – Finding a Common Language. International Solid Waste Association. https://www.iswa.org/home/news/news-detail/article/114-1-definitions-for-a-circular-economy-finding-a-common-language/109/
Kirchherr, J. W. (Author), & Klier, J. (Author). (2019). Investition in Weiterbildung: zu oft verschwendet. Web publication/site https://www.haufe.de/personal/hr-management/weiterbildung-investitionen-oft-verschwendet_80_491694.html
2018
Scholarly publications
Kirchherr, J. W., & Charles, K. J. (2018). Enhancing the sample diversity of snowball samples: Recommendations from a research project on anti-dam movements in Southeast Asia. PLoS One, 13(8), [e0201710]. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0201710
Kirchherr, J. W. (2018). The Lean PhD: Radically Improve the Efficiency, Quality and Impact of Your Research. Palgrave Macmillan. https://www.macmillanihe.com/page/detail/The-Lean-PhD/?K=9781352002829
Kirchherr, J. W., & Urban, F. (2018). Technology transfer and cooperation for low carbon energy technology: Analysing 30 years of scholarship and proposing a research agenda. Energy Policy, 119, 600-609. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2018.05.001
Kirchherr, J., Piscicelli, L., Bour, R., Kostense-Smit, E., Muller, J., Huibrechtse-Truijens, A., & Hekkert, M. (2018). Barriers to the Circular Economy: Evidence From the European Union (EU). Ecological Economics, 150, 264-272. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2018.04.028
Kirchherr, J., & Matthews, N. (2018). Technology transfer in the hydropower industry: An analysis of Chinese dam developers’ undertakings in Europe and Latin America. Energy Policy, 113, 546-558. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2017.11.043
Kirchherr, J. W. (2018). Strategies of Successful Anti-Dam Movements: Evidence from Myanmar and Thailand. Society and Natural Resources, 31(2), 166-182. https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2017.1364455
Kirchherr, J., Pomun, T., & Walton, M. J. (2018). Mapping the Social Impacts of 'Damocles Projects': The Case of Thailand's (as yet Unbuilt) Kaeng Suea Ten Dam. Journal of International Development, 30(3), 474-492. https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.3246
Kirchherr, J. (2018). Conceptualizing Chinese engagement in South-East Asian dam projects: evidence from Myanmar’s Salween River. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 34(5), 812-828. https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2017.1322942
Professional publications
Kirchherr, J. W., Klier, J., Lehmann-Brauns, C., & Winde, M. (2018). Future Skills: Welche Kompetenzen in Deutschland fehlen. (Future Skills - Diskussionspapier; Vol. 1). Stifterverband/McKinsey. https://www.future-skills.net/download/file/fid/118
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/370163/future_skills_diskussionspapier_01_welche_kompetenzen_fehlen.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/370163/future_skills_diskussionspapier_01_welche_kompetenzen_fehlen.pdf?sequence=1
Kirchherr, J. W., Repp, L., van Santen, R., Verweij, P. A., Hu, X., & Hall, J. (2018). Greening the Belt and Road Initiative: WWF's Recommendations for the Finance Sector. WWF.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/362894/greening_the_belt_and_road_initiative_14_.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/362894/greening_the_belt_and_road_initiative_14_.pdf?sequence=1
Popularising publications
Kirchherr, J. W. (Author), & Klier, J. (Author). (2018). Dringend benötigt: Future Skills für die öffentliche Verwaltung. Web publication/site, Behörden Spiegel. https://www.behoerden-spiegel.de/2018/12/13/dringend-benoetigt-future-skills-fuer-die-oeffentliche-verwaltung/
Kirchherr, J. W. (Author). (2018). Team-based PhDs would address the isolation caused by current doctoral programmes and improve the efficiency, quality and impact of research. Web publication/site http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2018/10/11/team-based-phds-would-address-the-isolation-caused-by-current-doctoral-programmes-and-improve-the-efficiency-quality-and-impact-of-research/
Kirchherr, J. W. (2018). There is a significant risk that more dam collapses in Southeast Asia will happen soon. Global Water Forum. http://www.globalwaterforum.org/2018/08/27/there-is-a-significant-risk-that-more-dam-collapses-in-southeast-asia-will-happen-soon/
Kirchherr, J. W. (2018). A PhD should be about improving society, not chasing academic kudos. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2018/aug/09/a-phd-should-be-about-improving-society-not-chasing-academic-kudos
2017
Scholarly publications
Kirchherr, J., Reike, D., & Hekkert, M. (2017). Conceptualizing the circular economy: An analysis of 114 definitions. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 127, 221-232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.09.005
Kirchherr, J., J. Charles, K., & Walton, M. J. (2017). The interplay of activists and dam developers: the case of Myanmar’s mega-dams. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 33(1), 111-131. https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2016.1179176
Kirchherr, J., Matthews, N., Charles, K. J., & Walton, M. J. (2017). “Learning it the Hard Way”: Social safeguards norms in Chinese-led dam projects in Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. Energy Policy, 102, 529-539. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2016.12.058
Professional publications
Kirchherr, J. W., Hekkert, M. P., Bour, R., Huijbrechtse-Truijens, A., Kostense-Smit, E., & Muller, J. (2017). Breaking the Barriers to the Circular Economy. Deloitte. https://www.uu.nl/files/breaking-the-barriers-to-the-circular-economy-white-paperwebpdf
Popularising publications
Kirchherr, J. W., & van Santen, R. (2017). Learning From Singapore’s Circular Water Economy. China Water Risk. http://chinawaterrisk.org/opinions/learning-from-singapores-circular-water-economy/?utm_source=China+Water+Risk&utm_campaign=f292a552ff-China_Water_Risk_Oct_2017_Newslette07_15_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_caee821f95-f292a552ff-1205175305
Kirchherr, J. W. (2017). Dams on Myanmar’s Irrawaddy river could fuel more conflicts in the country. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/dams-on-myanmars-irrawaddy-river-could-fuel-more-conflicts-in-the-country-84386
Kirchherr, J. W., & Biswas, A. K. (2017). Expensive academic conferences give us old ideas and no new faces. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2017/aug/30/expensive-academic-conferences-give-us-old-ideas-and-no-new-faces#comments
Kirchherr, J. W., & Walton, M. J. (2017). It’s time to renegotiate hydro contracts on the Thanlwin. Frontier Myanmar. http://frontiermyanmar.net/en/its-time-to-renegotiate-hydro-contracts-on-the-thanlwin#.WYARsOhgsIE.twitter
Kirchherr, J. W. (2017). Why we can’t trust academic journals to tell the scientific truth. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2017/jun/06/why-we-cant-trust-academic-journals-to-tell-the-scientific-truth
Kirchherr, J. W. (2017). Why the Planning Phase of a Dam Matters: The Case of Thailand’s Kaeng Suea Ten Dam. International Rivers. https://www.internationalrivers.org/blogs/721/why-the-planning-phase-of-a-dam-matters-the-case-of-thailand%E2%80%99s-kaeng-suea-ten-dam-0
Kirchherr, J. W., & Walton, M. J. (2017). The NLD should start 2017 by scrapping the Myitsone dam. Myanmar Times. http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/opinion/24387-the-nld-should-start-2017-by-scrapping-the-myitsone-dam.html
2016
Scholarly publications
Kirchherr, J. W., Disselhoff, T., & Charles, K. J. (2016). Safeguards, financing, and employment in Chinese infrastructure projects in Africa: the case of Ghana’s Bui Dam. Waterlines, 35(1), 37-58. https://doi.org/10.3362/1756-3488.2016.005
Kirchherr, J., Charles, K. J., & Walton, M. J. (2016). Multi-causal pathways of public opposition to dam projects in Asia: A fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). Global Environmental Change, 41, 33-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2016.08.001
Kirchherr, J., & Charles, K. J. (2016). The social impacts of dams: A new framework for scholarly analysis. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 60, 99-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2016.02.005
Kirchherr, J., Pohlner, H., & Charles, K. J. (2016). Cleaning up the big muddy: A meta-synthesis of the research on the social impact of dams. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 60, 115-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2016.02.007
Professional publications
Kirchherr, J. W., Denruyter, J-P., & So Oo, S. (2016). Myanmar’s Energy Challenge: Drivers, Outlook and Policy Options. The Oxford-Myanmar Policy Brief Series, 1.1. https://www.sant.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/kirchherr_v2.pdf
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/353123/Myanmar.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/353123/Myanmar.pdf?sequence=1
Popularising publications
Kirchherr, J. W. (2016). How to avoid anti-dam-protests. Global Water Forum. http://www.globalwaterforum.org/2016/09/12/how-to-avoid-anti-dam-protests/
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/353151/Avoid.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/353151/Avoid.pdf?sequence=1
Kirchherr, J. W. (2016). Why we urgently need more research on the social impacts of dams. Global Water Forum. http://www.globalwaterforum.org/2016/06/06/why-we-urgently-need-more-research-on-the-social-impacts-of-dams/
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/353150/Nacala.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/353150/Nacala.pdf?sequence=1
Kirchherr, J. W., & Biswas, A. K. (2016). The Tough Life of an Academic Entrepreneur. The Straits Times. http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-tough-life-of-an-academic-entrepreneur
Biswas, A. K., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2016). Higher education that helps young land jobs. The Straits Times. http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/higher-education-that-helps-young-land-jobs
2015
Professional publications
Muschter, S., Klier, J., Kirchherr, J. W., Saß, B., & Momburg, N. (2015). E-Government in Deutschland – Eine Bürgerperspektive. McKinsey & Company. http://www.mckinsey.de/sites/mck_files/files/e-government_in_deutschland_eine_buergerperspektive.pdf
Kirchherr, J. W., Klier, J., & Stern, S. (2015). Europe's E-Government Opportunity. McKinsey Insights. http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/public_sector/europes_e-government_opportunity
Popularising publications
Biswas, A. K., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2015). India's 'Airpocalypse'. The Diplomat. http://thediplomat.com/2015/03/indias-airpocalypse-learn-from-china/
Biswas, A. K., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2015). Prof, no one is reading you. The Straits Times. http://www.straitstimes.com/news/opinion/more-opinion-stories/story/prof-no-one-reading-you-20150411
Biswas, A. K., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2015). Europe’s Airpocalypse. Project Syndicate. http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/air-pollution-china-who-by-asit-k--biswas-and-julian-kirchherr-2015-07
2014
Scholarly publications
Suder, K., Thiel, L., & Kirchherr, J. (2014). Enhancing Capital Availability for Startups: A Toolkit for Policy Makers. Global Policy, 5(2), 253-255. https://doi.org/10.1111/1758-5899.12127
Professional publications
Suder, K., Schröder, J., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2014). Start-up-Förderung durch Städte und Gemeinden in NRW. Städte- und Gemeinderat. http://bit.ly/1LoQyvT
Kirchherr, J. W., Scherf, G., & Suder, K. (2014). Creating Growth Clusters: What Role for Local Government? McKinsey Insights. http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/public_sector/creating_growth_clusters_what_role_for_local_government
2013
Popularising publications
Biswas, A. K., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2013). Pros and Cons of Shale Gas for China. China Daily. http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2013-01/16/content_16123857.htm
Biswas, A. K., & Kirchherr, J. W. (2013). Raising Water Awareness: The Case of Singapore. Global Policy. http://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/07/03/2013/awareness-campaigns-propagandistic-or-effective-policy-tools