Circular Economy Realities-Critical Perspectives on Sustainability
Since the passage of the European Union’s (EU) Circular Economy Action Plan in 2015, the concept of a circular economy (CE) has taken hold in an extraordinary way as a policy for resource management (with some social expectations) and in a truly phenomenal way as an object for academic research. Since 2018, the Cresting project (Circular Economy: Sustainability Implications and Guiding Progress) has been researching the progress of the CE in a range of settings, as well as looking at the wider effects and developing strategies and practices for implementation thereof.
Circular Economy Realities-Critical Perspectives on Sustainability
Since the passage of the European Union’s (EU) Circular Economy Action Plan in 2015, the concept of a circular economy (CE) has taken hold in an extraordinary way as a policy for resource management (with some social expectations) and in a truly phenomenal way as an object for academic research. Since 2018, the Cresting project (Circular Economy: Sustainability Implications and Guiding Progress) has been researching the progress of the CE in a range of settings, as well as looking at the wider effects and developing strategies and practices for implementation thereof.
The GPM P5TM Standard for Sustainability in Project Management
In the developed world, we regularly hear on the news about the rising cost of petrol (gasoline) and electricity. We also hear about jobs being shipped ‘offshore’ and even about the use of child or slave lab or in developing countries to manufacture clothing. According to the ILO, 11% of the world’s children are in situations that deprive them of their right to go to school without interference from work. Many of these child laborers work within the fashion supply chain, making the textiles and garments to satisfy the demand of consumers in Europe, the US, and beyond. Then there are the issues of an aging population, the costs and demand for health care, and governments not generating sufficient tax revenue to pay for education, pensions, and other essential services.
The GPM P5TM Standard for Sustainability in Project Management
In the developed world, we regularly hear on the news about the rising cost of petrol (gasoline) and electricity. We also hear about jobs being shipped ‘offshore’ and even about the use of child or slave lab or in developing countries to manufacture clothing. According to the ILO, 11% of the world’s children are in situations that deprive them of their right to go to school without interference from work. Many of these child laborers work within the fashion supply chain, making the textiles and garments to satisfy the demand of consumers in Europe, the US, and beyond. Then there are the issues of an aging population, the costs and demand for health care, and governments not generating sufficient tax revenue to pay for education, pensions, and other essential services.
Green Financing Framework
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“Kingdom” or “Saudi Arabia”) is fully committed to creating a better environment for future generations and to long-term economic prosperity for the nation. The Kingdom is committed to the Paris Agreement and its implementation. Through its Vision 2030, the Kingdom has already instigated a comprehensive set of unprecedented reforms in the public sector’s operating model, the economy, and society as a whole. In October 2021, the Kingdom announced its aim to reach net zero emissions by 2060 and published an ambitious Updated First Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)1 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat. The implementation of the Kingdom’s updated First NDC is not contingent on receiving international financial support.
Green Financing Framework
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“Kingdom” or “Saudi Arabia”) is fully committed to creating a better environment for future generations and to long-term economic prosperity for the nation. The Kingdom is committed to the Paris Agreement and its implementation. Through its Vision 2030, the Kingdom has already instigated a comprehensive set of unprecedented reforms in the public sector’s operating model, the economy, and society as a whole. In October 2021, the Kingdom announced its aim to reach net zero emissions by 2060 and published an ambitious Updated First Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)1 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat. The implementation of the Kingdom’s updated First NDC is not contingent on receiving international financial support.
Moving Toward Net-Zero Carbon Society
Abstract: Climate change has caused severe flooding and droughts, crop yield prob-lems, and habitat changes, which pose a serious threat to the ecosystem and humanity. As a result, stakeholders are reconsidering environmental management policies and economic development limitations. This chapter introduces the overview of the book that explores achieving net-zero emissions through carbon pricing, carbon trade schemes, renewable energy transition, ecological conservation, and carbon sinks. It also examines the economic and social impacts of introducing carbon-neutral poli-cies in the Asia-Pacific region. The urgency of addressing climate change and finding solutions to mitigate its effects on the environment and society is emphasized.
Moving Toward Net-Zero Carbon Society
Abstract: Climate change has caused severe flooding and droughts, crop yield prob-lems, and habitat changes, which pose a serious threat to the ecosystem and humanity. As a result, stakeholders are reconsidering environmental management policies and economic development limitations. This chapter introduces the overview of the book that explores achieving net-zero emissions through carbon pricing, carbon trade schemes, renewable energy transition, ecological conservation, and carbon sinks. It also examines the economic and social impacts of introducing carbon-neutral poli-cies in the Asia-Pacific region. The urgency of addressing climate change and finding solutions to mitigate its effects on the environment and society is emphasized.