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Title Exploring circular economy transition pathways: a roadmap analysis of 15 Canadian local governments
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Authors Rajaonson, J; Chembessi, C
Title Exploring circular economy transition pathways: a roadmap analysis of 15 Canadian local governments
Year 2024
Published
DOI 10.1093/cjres/rsae015
Abstract This paper explores how 15 Canadian local governments of various sizes and contexts are transitioning to a circular economy by analysing their roadmap currently in development. It provides qualitative insights into how physical, socioeconomic and institutional factors are influencing the content of roadmaps, along with their similarities and differences. Drawing from the literature on the geography of transitions, we show that while local physical and socioeconomic attributes typically shape the roadmaps by determining likely activities, their actual trajectory varies based on the roadmap instigators and the broader institutional contexts in which they operate. The findings suggest the importance of local governments supporting the roadmap instigators while also recognising that circular economy transition pathways can capitalise on policies and programs not only locally but beyond local boundaries.
Author Keywords circular economy; circular city; geography of transitions; institutional entrepreneurship
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:001235069100001
WoS Category Development Studies; Economics; Geography
Research Area Development Studies; Business & Economics; Geography
PDF https://academic.oup.com/cjres/advance-article-pdf/doi/10.1093/cjres/rsae015/58011549/rsae015.pdf
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