Martin Visby Buchard

Martin Visby Buchard is a part-time lecturer at Roskilde University, affiliated with the Department of People and Technology within the TRANSITIONS research group focusing on Sustainability Transitions and Environmental Planning. He holds an MSc in Technological and Socio-economic Planning. His work emphasizes circular economy principles in urban development, construction waste management, and sustainability transitions.

His research interests include:

• Circular urban transformation and resource efficiency
• Business models for waste reuse
• Societal impacts of sustainability initiatives

Key projects include:

• Circular South Baltic (2024–2027): Focused on circular economy strategies across Baltic regions
• CityLoops (2019–2023): Demonstrating systemic urban development for circular economies
• Circular economy in Region Zealand (2018–2021): Local government circular economy implementation

His publications highlight themes like construction waste management, climate impacts of public health advice, and urban policy frameworks. Media coverage includes discussions on circular construction practices and strategy-execution gaps in sustainable urban planning.

Buchard collaborates with institutions like ICLEI and Danish municipalities, contributing to practical tools for biomass utilization and circular material loops.