Influence of Circular Economy Phenomenon to Fulfil Global Sustainable Development Goal: Perspective from Bangladesh

Muhammad Azizuddin,Ahm Shamsuzzoha,Sujan Piya

doi:10.3390/su132011455

Abstract

This paper highlights the extent of the relationships between circular economy (CE) practices and the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, the paper takes part in academic debates regarding CE and SDGs. It qualitatively investigates national governments’ policy response and practices, with a focus on Bangladesh. The study finds varying degrees of momentum in the national policy response to SDGs and thus, it answers two research questions: (i) what is the relevance of CE practices to the United Nations (UN) SDGs? (ii) What are the responses from the Bangladeshi government to fulfil the UN SDGs regarding sustainable consumption and production with CE? As CE is a global trend, the research suggests that broad, conscientious connection and collaboration at the national level are essential. The findings implicate national governments in developing countries and UN SDGs for their policies and programme reassessment, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable development.

Highlights

Academic Editors: ElenaCristina Rada and Ermanno C
This section discusses the summary of the study findings with respect to the relevance of the concepts of circular economy (CE) practices to the United Nations (UN)’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the policy initiative of the Bangladeshi government to fulfil SDGs with respect to CE practices
It is realised that not all but several SDGs are closely related to CE practices that need special attention to fulfil the target efficiently

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Introduction

Academic Editors: ElenaCristina Rada and Ermanno C. The concept of circular economy (CE) can be defined as the practice to manage resource circularity, efficiency and optimisation that proposes to use wastes as resources to create value [1,2] It contributes to enhancing productivity and improving efficiency in managing both natural and human resources [3,4]. The aim of CE is essentially to create a balance among the economy, environment and society in the form of extending products’ lifecycle or by returning products and material leftovers in the system to be reused [13,14,15] It contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries [16].

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