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Enabling Circular Economy Initiatives in Rural and Island Scotland - Policy Spotlight

  • J Atterton*
  • , AKNG Green
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Book/Report/Policy Brief/Technical BriefPolicy Brief

Abstract

This research explores the feasibility of circular economy (CE) initiatives in a rural and island context in Scotland. It draws on a review of international case studies, work in Scotland to apply Islands Community Impact Assessments (islands screening) to recent CE consultation documents, and initial work to understand our first Scottish case study locations, the islands of Arran and Cumbrae
Original languageEnglish
PublisherSRUC's Rural Policy Centre
Commissioning bodyScottish Government
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPrint publication - 4 Apr 2023

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  3. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  4. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • circular economy
  • behaviour change
  • international comparison
  • rural communities
  • island communities
  • green skills

Rural Policy Centre Themes

  • Rural economies and communities

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