Abstract
Circular economy (CE) is territorialised. Economic activities are spatially embedded; they operate across a variety of scales and are heavily influenced by their spatial context. Yet the CE academic literature and policy frameworks rarely address this dimension. If CE policies are to achieve sustainable development goals and be implementable at a subnational level, these shortcomings need to be addressed. In this chapter, we take stock of the current debates and policy on CE in cities and urban regions, critiquing them from a spatial, socio-ecological and governance perspective. On that basis, we outline a new policy and research agenda to bridge the above-mentioned gap and inform the development and implementation of place-based CE policies.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Going Circular |
| Subtitle of host publication | Unlocking the Potential of Regions and Cities to Drive the Circular Economy Transition |
| Editors | Marcin Dąbrowski, Karel Van den Berghe, Joanna Williams, Ellen van Bueren |
| Publisher | Routledge - Taylor & Francis Group |
| Chapter | 1 |
| Pages | 13-28 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Publication series
| Name | Regional Studies Policy Impact Book Series |
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| Publisher | Routledge - Taylor & Francis Group |
| Number | 1 |
| Volume | 6 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- circular economy
- regions
- cities
- space
- spatial planning
- policy
