Regions are the most important administrative units of the EU's development policies and so
far, have been extensively used for framing and implementing strategic priorities. However …

Moving towards a circular economy (CE) has become one of the main strategic initiatives on
a global scale in the search for sustainable economic systems. However, the conceptual …

Abstract The definition of Circular Economy (CE) has evolved over time. It includes
intervention options for reducing consumption, improving the efficiency of production …

Eco-efficiency indicators represent a valuable instrument supporting policy decisions geared
at sustainability. However, in order to provide effective guidance, eco-efficiency should be …

Abstract The European Commission has endorsed the transition to a circular bioeconomy as
a crucial initiative to achieve a sustainable and climate-neutral European Union. However …

Progress in implementing circular solutions in European regions has so far been limited.
This is partly due to the multifaceted territorial contexts characterizing the continent …

This paper considers socioeconomic, environmental, institutional and demographic issues
necessary for the circular economy (CE) transition, employing a sample of 27 European …

The growing evidence-base demonstrating that cities are responsible for accelerated natural-
resource erosion and the exacerbated impacts of atmospheric emissions on climate change …

This work explores the transition process towards a circular economic model in the
European context. By placing the role of policies and waste as a focus of the debate, it first …

Environmental resilience is essential for protecting social and economic well-being against
both present and future unforeseen challenges. Notably, countries characterized by high …