Conceptualizing a circular economy in the Caribbean: perspectives and possibilities. Policy Brief

9 Dec 2021 | Publication

Work area(s)

Economic development Natural resources Planning for development Production, productivity and management Sustainable development and human settlements

Topic(s)

Biodiversity Carbon footprint Climate change Disasters Energy Environment Financing for development Fiscal affairs Planning Governance of natural resources Monitoring of international/regional agreements Natural resources Public policies Regulation Sustainable development Water resources Foresight Circular economy

Conceptualizing a circular economy in the Caribbean: perspectives and possibilities. Policy Brief

  • Publication type: ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean (Studies and Research Papers)
  • Publication corporate author (Institutional author): NU. CEPAL. Sede Subregional para el Caribe
  • Physical description: 10 páginas.
  • Publisher: ECLAC, Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean
  • UN symbol (Signature): LC/CAR/2021/7
  • Date: 9 December 2021

Abstract

Although the notion of a circular economy (CE) has been conceived and debated for more than half a century
(Henrysson and Nuur, 2021), it has gained considerable popularity in the lexicon of economists, ecologists and
other development thinkers over the past two decades. The increasing evidence of the existential threat of
human-induced climate change and the related imperatives of decarbonizing the global economy, have led to greater focus on strategies for a more sustainable use of the natural and environmental resource base.

SDG(s)

7. Affordable and clean energy 11. Sustainable cities and communities 12. Responsible consumption and production 13. Climate action 17. Partnership for the goals

Subregional headquarter(s) and office(s)

Subregional Headquarters, Port of Spain