The circular economy in the water sector: Elements, processes, recommendations

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 990-1013
Author(s):  
Bagrat A. ERZNKYAN ◽  
Karine A. FONTANA
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Water Sector ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Economy Model ◽  
Development Goals

Subject. We study the main processes, characterizing the circular economy in the water sector. Objectives. The purpose is to research issues related to circular economy, including the water reuse, to develop proposals for the formation of a roadmap for the transition to a circular economy model. Methods. The study employs analytical and logical methods, theoretical insights into the analysis of processes related to the circular economy, and practical works of countries on the formation of a roadmap for transition to a circular economy model. Results. The paper concludes on strengths and weaknesses, the potential and possible threats of water reuse in the implementation of the circular economy concept. It identifies obstacles hindering the dissemination of principles of the circular economy in Russia, in particular, the practices for reuse of water resources. We present proposals to develop a roadmap for successful implementation of the circular economy concept. Conclusions. The proposals can provide a basis for forming an idea of a closed-loop economy in a country or region. They can be used at the stage of transition to a circular economy at the national and regional levels, to achieve sustainable development goals.

scholarly journals Relationship between tourism and Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: Circular Economy as a future bet

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Miguel Rodríguez-Antón
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Peace And Justice ◽  
Development Goals

No one has the slightest doubt about the enormous potential that the African continent has as a tourist destination. The diversity of cultures, the great biodiversity that it possesses, the multiple artistic manifestations that it offers and the beauty of the seas that surround it are key pieces in continuing to promote its capacity as a tourist attraction, which is approximately 60 million tourists per year who generate seven percent of exports and employment. However, in order for Africa to take off, it is necessary that a number of conditions related to security, health, education, eradication of poverty, reduction of inequalities, peace and justice and quality of its waters, among others, are intimately related to the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda. In this context, we maintain that the implementation of the Circular Economy in Africa will be a key tool in this process of improving the sustainability of this continent in its three aspects, economic, social and environmental, and raising its level of tourism competitiveness.

scholarly journals Managing sustainability of national security: Implications for Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol 307 ◽  
pp. 09001
Author(s):  
Ihor Todorov ◽  
Nataliia Todorova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Political Parties ◽  
National Security ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Clear Idea

The article studies the interrelated categories of national security and sustainable development, which are currently the object of special attention of government institutions, civil society, political parties, territorial communities, etc. The purpose of the study is to specify the topical issues associated with sustainable development of the national security, building on the international experience in this area, and to determine the locally adaptable ways of ensuring sustainability of the national security of Ukraine. The process of sustainable development of national security is to be more effective when there is a clear idea of its structural and functional elements, direct and indirect ties among them. The synergy of national security with the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals is able to ensure comprehensive modernization in accordance with today’s requirements and strengthen the level of welfare and security of citizens. The integrated level of national security of Ukraine correlates with the goals of sustainable development. The country’s stability and its resistance to national security threats is a necessary condition for implementing a purposeful sustainable development strategy for 2030. Successful implementation of sustainability tasks for Ukraine is possible provided there exist unity and capacity of state power and society.

scholarly journals Rural Community Tourism: An Approach toward Sustainable Development Goals

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Bharat Prasad Badal
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Development Program ◽  
United Nations Development Program ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Community Tourism ◽  
Comparative Review ◽  
Development Goals

This paper highlights on Rural Community Tourism (RCT) that can be a new approach to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, United Nations Development Program and concerned government Agency has yet started working by linking two fundamental tools of Rural Development i.e., Rural Community Development and Rural Tourism. Therefore, to identify the linkages between such tools and for developing new RCT as new approach, the study has been conducted. Methodologically, this study applied library based method for data collection and comparative review analysis method for appraising research issues. Theoretically, this study look at on 17 SDGs and RCT both are developed based on the principles of sustainable development. This study comes up with conclusion that only RCT can link entire 17 sustainable goals with nominal investment. Hence, better to apply RCT, a new approach by federal governments (federation, provincial and local levels) as well as UN development agencies and I/NGOs while planning and implementing 17 SDGs related plans, programs and projects.

Critical factors for levulinic acid production from starch-rich food waste: solvent effects, reaction pressure, and phase separation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanta Dutta ◽  
Iris K. M. Yu ◽  
Jiajun Fan ◽  
James H. Clark ◽  
Daniel C. W. Tsang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Levulinic Acid ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Reaction Pressure ◽  
Platform Chemicals ◽  
Development Goals

This study provides new and critical insights into sustainable catalytic conversion of food (bread) waste to platform chemicals for achieving sustainable development goals and fostering a circular economy.

scholarly journals Translating Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Interdependencies into Policy Advice

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 2092 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Breuer ◽  
Hannah Janetschek ◽  
Daniele Malerba
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Policy Coherence ◽  
Policy Action ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Complex Interactions ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Do So

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, and their 169 targets, are interdependent and interlinked. The successful implementation of all SDGs will rely upon disentangling complex interactions between the goals and their targets. This implies that implementing the SDGs requires cross-sectoral processes to foster policy coherence. Over recent years, academic research has produced a number of different proposals for categorizing the SDGs, systematically mapping the linkages between them, and identifying the nature of their interdependencies. The aim of this review article is to provide ideas of how to move from generic appraisals of SDG interdependencies towards translating these interdependencies into policy action. To do so, the article first provides an overview of existing frameworks for the systematic conceptualization of the SDGs and the interlinkages and interdependencies between them. Secondly, the article critically discusses advantages and limitations of these frameworks, with a particular focus on methodological weaknesses, practical applicability to specific contexts, and utility for the development of policy strategies for coherent SDG planning and implementation. Based on this discussion, the article proposes a roadmap for how research on interdependencies can meaningfully provide orientation for policy action.

Analysis of the relations between circular economy and sustainable development goals

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 708-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Rodriguez-Anton ◽  
L. Rubio-Andrada ◽  
M. S. Celemín-Pedroche ◽  
M. D. M. Alonso-Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Development Goals
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