Transitie of optimaliseren van het bestaande? : Beleidsanalyse NPLG en WBS vanuit transitieperspectieven

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Transition or optimisation? Policy analysis of the National Rural Areas Programme and 'water soil as guiding principles' policy from transition perspectives The Dutch government produced letter to Parliament on tackle complex challenges facing rural areas. In 2023 provincial governments presented first versions their Provincial Programmes based Programme. All these documents refer need for one more transitions. This present study is an explorative how concept has been interpreted in this relates insights different theories transition. revealed that none contain a clear definition what very ways terms type, scale duration process. implies risk use term will become 'empty signifier' says little about real changes are needed. report offers some initial leads give cogency concept.

Language: Английский

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Examining the Factors Influencing the Level of Circular Economy Adoption in Agriculture: Insights from Vietnam

Research on World Agricultural Economy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 48 - 58

Published: March 29, 2024

The development of a circular economy in agricultural production has become trend for many countries, especially as global natural resources worldwide are increasingly depleting. Therefore, the economic model transition to address challenge balancing growth and environmental protection, general, plan development, particular, is highly necessary. In this study, authors examine factors influencing level application agriculture Vietnam. research employs survey method using questionnaires collect data from individuals households engaged sector Out 500 distributed questionnaires, 421 valid responses were collected. will be measured Likert scale, assess their reliability, used Cronbach’s Alpha inter-item correlation coefficients. To test hypotheses, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) utilized. results reveal that among included principal component analysis, financial have strongest influence, followed by technological application, awareness, finally, government policies. summary, study sheds light on importance various adoption practices agriculture. It can provide valuable information policymakers, enabling them make informed macro micro-level decisions aimed at increasing proportion businesses applying principles production.

Language: Английский

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Three archetypical governance pathways for transformative change toward sustainability

Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 71, P. 101479 - 101479

Published: Sept. 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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The transformative potential of circular agriculture initiatives in the North of the Netherlands

Agricultural Systems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 214, P. 103833 - 103833

Published: Dec. 30, 2023

Circular agriculture is increasingly seen as a way to produce food while respecting planetary boundaries. The buzz around circular results in wide variety of initiatives and experiments aimed at implementing circularity practice. So far, no studies provide systematic overview ways which implemented practice the associated transformative potential. aim this study, therefore, analyse potential within regional context. In we will address following research questions: (1) exist region, (2) what extent do show towards agriculture? We created inventory agricultural on scale, alongside with empirical application framework, builds concept small wins puts forward five concrete characteristics for initiatives. identified 171 North Netherlands subsequently analysed 29 these determine their largest share consists primary producers, particular dairy farmers. in-depth analysis resulted insights: many showed incremental, primarily technological changes operate boundaries current system. Initiatives that higher concerning depth change (or more 'radical change') are also likely score other dimensions framework (concrete outcomes, integration principles, overcoming barriers, synergy social change. therefore endorse importance recognizing strong prevent implementation remains focused merely optimization system fundamental needed sustainability challenges. give insight into can help identify where targeted interventions could be enhance transformation. Our approach thereby suitable regions used ambitions.

Language: Английский

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How to square the circle? A conceptual framework synergising strategies for circular agriculture to tackle climate change and enhance overall on-farm sustainability

AMBIO, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 10, 2025

Abstract There is an urgent need to change the current extractive and resource-intensive agricultural practices. Adopting circular practices within system could provide multiple benefits of slowing global climate change, reducing helping farmers adapt a changing climate. However, there are still many barriers for adopt these desired agriculture (CA) practices, among others, lack information about on-farm support in recognising which strategies can increase circularity their farm what this means terms farms’ neutrality its long-term sustainability. Therefore, aim paper develop novel conceptual framework facilitate broader integrated understanding how CA contribute goals mitigation sustainability, thus supporting transitioning farms towards greater circularity.

Language: Английский

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The Potential Diversity of Agricultural Biomass in the Context of the Organization of Agricultural Production and Circular Agriculture in Poland

Energies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(14), P. 3368 - 3368

Published: July 9, 2024

Agriculture is one of the key sectors economy, but it also generates many residues and waste that are only partially used (as, for example, feed, litter, fertilizer). The resulting can be valuable components other economy (e.g., energy), contributing to implementation a circular economy. main aim research assess diversity biomass potential from agricultural in context level organization production agriculture Poland at local (314 counties). was determined using synthetic measure based on four variables (average farm size, number tractors per farm, share farms producing market, AWU 100 ha UAA). estimated basis existing surpluses straw, hay, energy crops grown marginal lands, orchard maintenance. data came General Agricultural Census conducted by Polish Statistical Office 2020. showed over 75% counties characterized high medium production. However, unused resources common (2/3 potential). There positive relationship between Poland, strength this weak.

Language: Английский

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Mechanisms in action: How circular initiatives deepen, broaden, and spread

Cleaner Production Letters, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6, P. 100055 - 100055

Published: Jan. 27, 2024

The shift from a linear economy to circular bioeconomy comes with many challenges in culture, behavior, business, technology and institutions, requiring transformative change. Circular initiatives are considered starting points for such transformation as they demonstrate tangible alternatives linear, fossil-based economy. However, detailed insights into the progress of impact made by these have been lacking. Furthermore, conceptualizations their development primarily focused on upscaling, neglecting diverse dynamic trajectories might take practice. research aim this paper was better understand how contribute This study empirically explored three different initiatives; deepening (become more radical circular), broadening (connecting other domains agendas) spreading (becoming larger numerous). Based interviews desk research, 31 Netherlands were studied– agriculture, biobased materials, marine nature. results revealed eight configurations, which combinations mechanisms that together guided initiatives' development: triggered 1) focus 2) reorganization: driven 3) unusual collaboration, 4) aligning interests 5) establishing focus; occurred through 6) increasing capacity, 7) credibility 8) offering perspective. These configurations provided in-depth initiatives. highlighted significance interplay studying designing strategies guide current future

Language: Английский

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Perspective Paper: Framework to Assess the Potential of Circular Food System Technologies

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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No such thing as waste in primary food sector

Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 15, 2024

The European Union (EU) circular economy action plan aims to double its use of recycled material by 2030. We argue that waste-centric approach resources may have adverse consequences this ambition. aim the work was find out factors limiting or promoting waste from primary food sector in countries with same cultural background and similar climate Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Norway. Biomass production is good quality excellent use, but be limited if given status. From numerous management decision trigger clusters, which affect valorisation biomass, we focus on technology policy. Our semi-structured interviews addressed analysis by-products explored end-of-waste alternative mechanisms allowed biomass valorised. However, revealed none companies regard anything becoming waste, as raw left-over. Any obstacles hypothesised turned not acknowledged at all. This appears a very example resources, haphazard conflict official understanding reporting requirements. Definition EU, arbitrary treatment can misleading. There need for better flow ensure effective circulation avoiding waste. recommend introducing environmental, social, governance self-control system.

Language: Английский

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Circular economy of the agricultural sector: Strategies and challenges in the context of globalisation

Scientific Horizons, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(9), P. 148 - 161

Published: July 20, 2024

The study aimed to validate the necessity of formulating and executing plans for incorporating concepts circular economy into Ukraine's agriculture sector, while considering impacts globalisation problems arising from war. This examined fundamental principles intellectual underpinnings that differentiate conventional economic model. undamental concept in agricultural sector was justified, primary benefits implementing this model field were established. European Commission has approved strategy Common Agricultural Policy period 2023-2027. emphasises responsibilities EU member states must undertake implement agriculture. patterns operation Ukraine are recognised, significance framework gross domestic product (GDP) formation foreign exchange profits is destruction infrastructure, mining activities, occupation regions resulted a decline cultivated land animals, leading loss physical productivity. Due war, there been production logistics capabilities, resulting large fall export products. Consequently, profitability firms Ukrainian also decreased. lack financial resources independently support creative development, which includes implementation new technology solutions form foundation economy. Considering effects military conflict, it justified prioritising innovation investment support, particularly by State, should be strategic direction Ukraine. approach will enhance efficiency create opportunities

Language: Английский

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