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This report offers guidance on how to prepare regions and cities for the transition towards a climate-neutral and circular economy by 2050 and is directed to all policymakers seeking to identify and implement concrete and ambitious transition pathways. It describes how cities, regions, and rural...
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Germany has long been a pioneer in urban policy. The country has aimed at sustainable urban development in order to … social change. This book analyses these steps against the background of features specific to Germany: its federal system, the … Germany, the book argues for an integrated and forward-looking multisectoral approach that cannot be guided solely by economic …
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The use of materials globally has increased over the past century and it will continue to grow with sustained population and economic growth. Such growth also leads to increased environmental pressures, including climate change. While the Slovak Republic has made notable progress in decoupling...
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In 2020, the Province of Zuid-Holland set up the “Strategy Circular Zuid-Holland: Accelerating Together”, with the commitment of reducing the use of primary raw materials by 50% by 2030 and to reach full circularity by 2050. New challenges in terms of value chain disruptions and increased...
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The Eurométropole of Strasbourg (EMS) started its circular journey in 2010 with a focus on waste prevention, followed by the development of its “Circular Economy Roadmap” in 2019, which aimed to integrate circular economy principles into EMS' public procurement and operations. The EMS is...
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This paper focuses on how competition, economic growth, and the shift to a circular economy interact. It was prepared as a background note for discussions on “Competition in the Circular Economy” taking place at the June 2023 session of the OECD Competition Committee.
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Policies that foster the transition towards a more circular economy are gaining significant traction. Such policies are essential for a sustainable, low-carbon, resource-efficient and competitive economy. These developments bring about demands for reliable information to track progress and gauge...
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