Regulations drive circular bioeconomy in emerging economies, but further action is required

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste is a key pillar in advancing the circular bioeconomy. In the Global South, efforts have primarily focused on waste management regulations, with varying enforcement in these countries. These have focused mainly on human and environmental health wit...

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Main Authors: Sathiskumar, Abinaya, Taron, Avinandan, Drechsel, Pay, Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: International Water Management Institute 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152486
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author Sathiskumar, Abinaya
Taron, Avinandan
Drechsel, Pay
Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.
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description Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste is a key pillar in advancing the circular bioeconomy. In the Global South, efforts have primarily focused on waste management regulations, with varying enforcement in these countries. These have focused mainly on human and environmental health without considering waste as a resource. For a genuine shift towards a circular bioeconomy, regulations must evolve to ensure environmental safety, promote resource recovery, and foster private sector engagement. This can be achieved through targeted policies, subsidies, financial incentives, and the development of public-private partnerships that open new market opportunities. Countries like Singapore, Brazil, China, Japan, South Korea, Ghana, and South Africa are leading the way with forward-thinking regulatory frameworks. These nations have built robust ecosystems by empowering statutory agencies to oversee waste management, engaging the private sector, and implementing financial mechanisms to support reuse and recovery. These innovative models are setting a precedent for successful circular bioeconomy implementation. Policymakers should take note of these approaches to craft impactful strategies that drive sustainable economic growth while addressing environmental challenges.
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spelling CGSpace1524862025-11-07T08:07:19Z Regulations drive circular bioeconomy in emerging economies, but further action is required Sathiskumar, Abinaya Taron, Avinandan Drechsel, Pay Gebrezgabher, Solomie A. circular economy bioeconomy regulations organic wastes solid wastes waste management wastewater treatment resource recovery landfills public-private partnerships policies strategies energy generation Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste is a key pillar in advancing the circular bioeconomy. In the Global South, efforts have primarily focused on waste management regulations, with varying enforcement in these countries. These have focused mainly on human and environmental health without considering waste as a resource. For a genuine shift towards a circular bioeconomy, regulations must evolve to ensure environmental safety, promote resource recovery, and foster private sector engagement. This can be achieved through targeted policies, subsidies, financial incentives, and the development of public-private partnerships that open new market opportunities. Countries like Singapore, Brazil, China, Japan, South Korea, Ghana, and South Africa are leading the way with forward-thinking regulatory frameworks. These nations have built robust ecosystems by empowering statutory agencies to oversee waste management, engaging the private sector, and implementing financial mechanisms to support reuse and recovery. These innovative models are setting a precedent for successful circular bioeconomy implementation. Policymakers should take note of these approaches to craft impactful strategies that drive sustainable economic growth while addressing environmental challenges. 2024-09-27 2024-09-30T09:36:56Z 2024-09-30T09:36:56Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152486 en Open Access application/pdf International Water Management Institute Sathiskumar, Abinaya; Taron, Avinandan; Drechsel, Pay; Gebrezgabher, Solomie. 2024. Regulations drive circular bioeconomy in emerging economies, but further action is required. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Resilient Cities; CGIAR Initiative on Nature Positive Solutions. 8p.
spellingShingle circular economy
bioeconomy
regulations
organic wastes
solid wastes
waste management
wastewater treatment
resource recovery
landfills
public-private partnerships
policies
strategies
energy generation
Sathiskumar, Abinaya
Taron, Avinandan
Drechsel, Pay
Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.
Regulations drive circular bioeconomy in emerging economies, but further action is required
title Regulations drive circular bioeconomy in emerging economies, but further action is required
title_full Regulations drive circular bioeconomy in emerging economies, but further action is required
title_fullStr Regulations drive circular bioeconomy in emerging economies, but further action is required
title_full_unstemmed Regulations drive circular bioeconomy in emerging economies, but further action is required
title_short Regulations drive circular bioeconomy in emerging economies, but further action is required
title_sort regulations drive circular bioeconomy in emerging economies but further action is required
topic circular economy
bioeconomy
regulations
organic wastes
solid wastes
waste management
wastewater treatment
resource recovery
landfills
public-private partnerships
policies
strategies
energy generation
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152486
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