Intergovernmental coordination challenges in implementing circular economy
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VILELA, Noémia Bessa. Intergovernmental coordination challenges in implementing circular economy. In: Competitivitatea şi inovarea în economia cunoaşterii: Culegere de rezumate, Ed. Ediția 27, 22-23 septembrie 2023, Chişinău. Chişinău Republica Moldova: "Print-Caro" SRL, 2023, Ediţia a 27-a, Volumul 1, p. 109. ISBN 978-9975-175-98-2.
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Competitivitatea şi inovarea în economia cunoaşterii
Ediţia a 27-a, Volumul 1, 2023
Conferința "Competitivitate şi inovare în economia cunoaşterii"
Ediția 27, Chişinău, Moldova, 22-23 septembrie 2023

Intergovernmental coordination challenges in implementing circular economy

JEL: K32, Q01, G21

Pag. 109-109

Vilela Noémia Bessa
 
IPZ, Maribor
 
 
Disponibil în IBN: 15 februarie 2024


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Intergovernmental coordination is crucial for implementing a circular economy. Circular economy has, on its own, a complex and interconnected nature of the concept, aiming to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency by closing the loop on materials and products. Collaboration amongst various government bodies, both at the national (horizontal and vertical coordination) and international levels (vertical coordination), is necessary to address all the challenges related to circular economy. To address these challenges, governments should establish intergovernmental working groups or committees focused on circular economy initiatives. These groups would facilitate information sharing, policy alignment, and collaboration on research as well as development efforts. Additionally, international organizations and agreements can play a role in promoting global cooperation on circular economy goals. The transition to a circular economy, characterized by sustainable resource management and waste reduction, presents a complex and multifaceted challenge that transcends national boundaries. To successfully navigate this transformative journey, the importance of multilevel coordination cannot be overstated. Multilevel coordination encompasses collaboration and alignment between various stakeholders at local, regional, national, and international levels. Firstly, circular economy's core principles of resource efficiency, product lifecycle extension, and waste minimization require the involvement of diverse actors. Local governments, businesses, civil society, and consumers all play pivotal roles. Effective coordination ensures that policies and initiatives resonate with the specific needs and capabilities of different regions and communities. Secondly, circular economy's impact extends beyond national borders. Global supply chains, the international movement of goods, and cross-border waste management necessitate harmonization of policies, standards, and regulations. Multilevel coordination helps reconcile conflicting interests and facilitates the development of coherent international frameworks. Moreover, multilevel coordination fosters knowledge sharing, innovation diffusion, and capacity building. Collaboration at various levels allows for the dissemination of best practices, lessons learned, and the pooling of resources, accelerating progress toward circularity. In conclusion, circular economy's ambition to redefine economic systems, reduce environmental impact, and enhance resilience requires a multilevel approach. It acknowledges the interconnectedness of the globalized world and leverages the strengths and resources of different stakeholders to drive transformative change. Effective multi level coordination is the linchpin that can turn circular economy aspirations into tangible, sustainable outcomes.

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Intergovernmental coordination, Vertical coordination, Horizontal coordination, circular economy