Naslov
An introduction to Regenerative Economy

Autori
Šulc, Ivan

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Poglavlja u knjigama, stručni

Knjiga
RESTORD. Regenerative Guide for Educators, Students and Practitioners

Urednik/ci
Battisti, Carlo ; Brown, Martin

Grad
Bolzano

Godina
2021

Raspon stranica
61-68

ISBN
978-3-9505018-0-3

Ključne riječi
green economy ; circular economy ; blue economy ; doughnut economy ; regenerative economy

Sažetak
There is only one planet Earth, but by 2050, 9 billion people will live on the planet and consume as if there were three Earths (ICC, 2012 ; European Commission, 2020). Global consumption of materials such as biomass, fossil fuels, metals and minerals is expected to double over the next forty years, meanwhile annual waste generation is expected to increase by 70% by 2050 (European Commission, 2020). At the same time, we live in a time of enormous economic inequalities between people and societies, accelerated environmental degradation, climate change and social inequalities. It is obvious that current economic models, whose ultimate goal is economic growth at any cost (Nugent, 2021), measured in terms of gross domestic product (total and per capita), are not sufficient to achieve a better distribution of wealth, economic equality and well-being, and that they currently have a strong impact on the environment. Therefore, since the early 2000s, different economic models have been promoted that try to achieve social equality and inclusion, stop environmental degradation and stimulate its regeneration while maintaining economic productivity. Some of them are well known (green, blue and circular economy), while others have emerged more recently (regenerative economy, doughnut economics). In this chapter, these models are briefly presented as they are all related to and aspire to the regenerative economy and are oriented towards Sustainable Development Goals.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geografija

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