This book provides insight into how governments are using a variety of
innovative fiscal and non-fiscal instruments to develop circular
economies with significant economic and environmental benefits. It
emphasises the urgent need for these circular economies and to move away
from our current, linear model that has led to environmental
degradation, volatility of resource prices and supply risks from uneven
distribution of natural resources.
Natural Resource Management and the Circular Economy illustrates how
governments have promoted the development of an economy that can provide
substantial net material savings; mitigate price volatility and supply
risks; and improve ecosystem health and long-term resilience of the
economy. Through a series of case studies, it details the various
innovative policy instruments which can be utilised, including
regulations; market-based instruments; incentives; research and
innovation support; information exchanges; and support for voluntary
approaches. The book also proposes a series of best practices for
different countries, both developed and developing, who are implementing
their circular economy.