This paper reviews the current problems and prospects to overcome circular water economy
management challenges in European countries. The geopolitical paradigm of water, the …

The circular economy has attracted considerable attention also in relation to water, an
indispensable element to the sustainment of life and a critical input resource for the world …

In the last three decades, water shortages have become more common and have left an
increasing and significant mark on the world economy. The lack of water in arid and semi …

Water is fundamental to our existence and has increasingly been put under pressure by
soaring population growth, urbanization, agricultural farming and climate change; all, of …

The advancement of science has facilitated increase in the human lifespan, reflected in
economic and population growth, which unfortunately leads to increased exploitation of …

Water is crucial for economic development since it interacts with the agricultural, production,
and energy sectors. However, the increasing demand and climate change put pressure on …

Given the challenges of urbanization and rapid resource depletion, policymakers have been
compelled to abandon the old sequential paradigm of “take-make-use-dispose” to a circular …

Considerations including water scarcity in arid and semi-arid regions, water security
concerns in areas where water demand exceeds water availability, and rigorous and costly …

One of the key elements in the transformation towards a circular economy (CE) is providing
more sustainable practices for resources and waste management. Improvement actions …

The business case for circular economy in water management perspective has gain
relevance in the recent times. By 2030, it is estimated that 160% of global total available …