Circular and Transformative Economy: Advances Towards Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation

The main aim of this book is to illustrate circular models for sustainable resource management. It highlights the benefits of transformative approaches in integrating, simplifying, and facilitating understanding of complex systems and transforming systems towards greater sustainability while achieving multiple social, economic, and environmental outcomes. It provides pathways towards strategic policy decisions on socio-economic transformation supported by case studies. Features: Discusses exploration of a transitional path to the circular economy, explored from the point of view of waste and technology. Explains transformational change towards sustainable socio-ecological interactions. Reviews provision of pathways towards sustainability through scenario development. Provides assessment of progress towards Sustainable Development Goals. Presents cross-sectoral and multicentric approaches towards circularity. This book is aimed at researchers and professionals in water and environmental engineering, circular economy, sustainability, and environmental studies. The Open Access version of this book, available at (http://www.taylorfrancis.com) www.taylorfrancis.com , has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non-Commercial (CC-BY-NC)] 4.0 license. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Going Circular: A Foreword Preface About the Editors List of Contributors Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Understanding Circularity and Transformative Approaches and Their Role in Achieving Sustainability 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Defining Transformative Approaches 1.3 Significance of Circularity and Transformative Approaches 1.4 Conclusions References Chapter 2 Voluntary Agreements and Systemic Locking in the Circular Economy: The Certification of Sewage Sludge in Sweden 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Theoretical Points of Departure 2.3 The Management of Sewage Sludge in Sweden 2.4 The Outcomes and Challenges of REVAQ 2.5 Concluding Discussion References Chapter 3 Global Status of Circular Economy Adaptation within Wastewater Services: Transition Pathways and the Role of Innovation 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Circular Economy Adaptation Progress 3.3 Circular Economy Solutions in the Water Sector 3.4 Technical Evaluation of the EHTP Process as an Emerging Technology 3.5 Appropriate Technologies for Coupling with the EHTP Process to Promote a Circular Economy 3.6 Conclusions References Chapter 4 Transitional Pathways Towards Sustainable Food Systems 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The Conceptual Framework 4.3 Pathways Towards Achieving Sustainability of Food Systems 4.4 Recommendations 4.5 Conclusions References Chapter 5 Strengthening the Transformational Implementation of National Climate Change Adaptation Plans to Enhance Agricultural Resilience 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Literature Review 5.3 Methods of the Study 5.4 Results and Discussion 5.5 Conclusions and Recommendations References Chapter 6 Progress Towards the Circular Economy: Case Studies of Sanitation and Organic Waste–Derived Resource Recovery Technologies in South Africa 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Conclusion References Chapter 7 The Circular Economy as a Catalyst for Environmental and Human Health 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Linear Economy and the Emergence of Infectious Diseases 7.3 The Circular Economy Model 7.4 Ecological Benefits of the Circular Economy 7.5 Using the Circular Economy to Build Resilience Against Future Infectious Diseases 7.6 Conclusion References Chapter 8 Gender Norms and Social Transformation of Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Situating Gender Within Africa 8.3 Methodology 8.4 Emerging Themes from the Literature Review 8.5 Discussion 8.6 Conclusion References Chapter 9 Sustainable Water Management: Does Gender Matter? 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Understanding Gender in the Context of Water 9.3 Women and Water "The Untapped Connection" 9.4 Water and Women’s Welfare 9.5 Gender and Decision-Making Power 9.6 Gender and Capacity Building 9.7 Benefits of Gender-Balanced Water Management 9.8 Conclusions References Chapter 10 Enhancing Socio-Ecological Interactions to Achieve Sustainable Decentralised Sanitation Systems: Why People Are Not Using Technical Solutions 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Methodology 10.3 Traditional African Cultures and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus 10.4 Discussion 10.5 Conclusions References Chapter 11 A WEF Nexus–Based Planning Framework to Assess Progress Towards Sustainable Development Goals 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Multi-Criteria Decision-Making and the WEF Nexus 11.3 Linkages Between WEF Nexus and SDGs 2, 6, and 7 11.4 WEF Nexus Framework to Assess Sustainable Development 11.5 The Significance of the Framework 11.6 Conclusions References Chapter 12 Understanding the Nexus Between Water, Energy, and Food in the Context of Climate Change Adaptation: A River Basin Perspective 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Adaptation to Climate Change Through the WEF Nexus 12.3 Key Challenges on WEF Resources Security Under Climate Change 12.4 Case Study: The Buffalo River Catchment 12.5 Synergies and Trade-Offs in WEF Nexus Adaptation Strategies 12.6 Conclusions References Chapter 13 Catalysing Cleaner Production Systems: Benchmarking with the COVID-19 Lockdowns in South Africa 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Major Sources of Pollution in South Africa 13.3 Pollution Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Lockdowns 13.4 Impact of Air Pollution on Human and Environmental Health 13.5 Strategic Pathways Towards Reduced Air Pollution 13.6 Catalysing Cleaner Production Systems 13.7 Strategies to Reduce Air Pollution 13.8 Conclusions References Chapter 14 Enhancing the Resilience and Adaptation of the Education Sector Through Intention Awareness 14.1 Introduction 14.2 The Role of Intention Awareness and Scenario Planning in Education 14.3 Aiming at Promoting Transformative Agenda in Higher Education 14.4 Understanding the Reparative Future 14.5 The Main Stakeholders in the Collective Matrix 14.6 The Difference Between Consultation and Communication in Higher Education 14.7 Afrocentric Mentoring Models as Means of Leading or Mentoring In-Service Teachers 14.8 Lecturer’s Role in Scenario Planning in Their Teaching That is Transformative 14.9 Conclusion References Chapter 15 Summary: Creating Systems Innovation Platforms for Transformative Pathways in Circular Economy 15.1 Towards an Evolutionary Systems Innovation Framework for Circular Economy (CE) Transitioning 15.2 Overcoming the Constraints of the ‘Shifting the Burden Archetype’ 15.3 Recommendations for Research-Driven Impacts for CE Initiatives References Index The main aim of this book is to illustrate circular models for sustainable resource management. It highlights the benefits of transformative approaches in integrating, simplifying, and facilitating understanding of complex systems and transforming systems towards greater sustainability while achieving multiple social, economic, and environmental outcomes. It provides pathways towards strategic policy decisions on socio-economic transformation supported by case studies. Features: * Discusses exploration of a transitional path to the circular economy, explored from the point of view of waste and technology. * Explains transformational change towards sustainable socio-ecological interactions. * Reviews provision of pathways towards sustainability through scenario development. * Provides assessment of progress towards Sustainable Development Goals. * Presents cross-sectoral and multicentric approaches towards circularity. This book is aimed at researchers and professionals in water and environmental engineering, circular economy, sustainability, and environmental studies. The Open Access version of this book, available at [www.taylorfrancis.com](http://www.taylorfrancis.com), has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non-Commercial (CC-BY-NC)] 4.0 license. The main aim of the book is to illustrate circular models for sustainable resource management. It highlights the benefits of transformative approaches in integrating, simplifying, and facilitating understanding of complex systems and transforming systems towards greater sustainability while achieving multiple social, economic, and environmental outcomes. It provides pathways towards strategic policy decisions on socio-economic transformation supported by case studies. This book is aimed at researchers and professionals in water and environmental engineering, cicular economy, sustainability, and environmental studies.