Circularity in the governance of the Built Environment: Political instruments and actors
instrumentos políticos e atores
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46421/entac.v20i1.6095Keywords:
Governance in the built environment, Political instruments, Circular economy, Actors involvement, Circular built environmentAbstract
In the context of Civil Construction, an industry generating significant environmental impacts, there is a growing incentive for extending the lifespan of materials and buildings, employing concepts of Circular Economy for this purpose. Seeking to understand the landscape of circularity implementation in Built Environment governance and the participation of various actors throughout the process, this study aimed to identify best practices in implementation and progress. The analysis assessed political instruments and the involvement of observed actors, categorizing them according to methodologies developed by the European Union's Eco-innovation Observatory, which are closely aligned with the objectives of Circular Economy. The findings demonstrate that adaptations in current governance practices could: bring the sector closer to circularity, induce restructuring of existing social relations, as well as enhance new business models, all in accordance with recent observed environmental challenges.
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