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Macau Periodical Index (澳門期刊論文索引)
- Author
- Wang, Kunjie
- Title
- Towards a greener future: a review of EU's circular economy action plants
- Journal Name
- Universidade de Macau : Boletim da Faculdade de Direito = 法律學院學報
- Pub. Info
- 2022, No. 51, pp. 93-109
- Keyword
- Circular Economy；Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP)；EU environment Policy；Sustainable development
- Abstract
- The Circular Economy is a crucial global objective that requires increased action at both the European Union (EU) and global levels, particularly in the context of environmental policy and climate change. The European Commission's adoption of the European Green Deal in December 2019 further highlights the importance of this issue. The first Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) was adopted by the European Commission in December 2015 and aimed to reduce waste and increase the lifespan of products and materials, thereby facilitating the transition of Europeans to a circular economy. After three years of implementation, the European Commission updated the CEAP in March 2020 as part of its support for the European Green Deal. The new plan outlines a forward-looking agenda for a cleaner and more competitive Europe. The CEAP is a roadmap aimed at transforming the economy of Europe into a more sustainable and circular model, recently reflected in a package of legislative proposals put forth by the European Commission in March 2022. It plays a vital role in decoupling economic growth from excessive natural resource consumption. Hence, it is essential to evaluate the experiences of the EU in executing both iterations of the CEAP to gain insight into the challenges and prospects of fostering a circular economy. Paragraph Headings: 1. Introduction 2. EU Progress towards a circular economy 2.1. Legal foundations for resource efficiency 2.2. The action plan of the EU for a circular economy 2.3. EU waste management governance strategies 3. EU's circular economy action plans 3.1. The implementation of the initial circular economy action plan 3.2. Key measures of the new circular economy action plan 3.3. Conclusion 4. The road ahead: towards the climate-neutrality goal Figures: 1. The German multi-level governance mode on waste management