The Dutch Green Deals Policy and Its Applicability to Circular Economy Policies
This study investigates the applicability of the Dutch Green Deals policy instrument for use in projects that help the transition towards a Circular Economy in the Netherlands. Green Deals provide an opportunity for firms, NGOs, universities, and provincial, municipal, or waterboard governments to s...
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oai:doaj.org-article:a19cc51882cd41c59505612ae96503292021-11-11T19:25:26ZThe Dutch Green Deals Policy and Its Applicability to Circular Economy Policies10.3390/su1321116832071-1050https://doaj.org/article/a19cc51882cd41c59505612ae96503292021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/21/11683https://doaj.org/toc/2071-1050This study investigates the applicability of the Dutch Green Deals policy instrument for use in projects that help the transition towards a Circular Economy in the Netherlands. Green Deals provide an opportunity for firms, NGOs, universities, and provincial, municipal, or waterboard governments to sign an agreement with the national government to take away barriers for a Circular Economy related innovation. Quantitative and qualitative content analysis has been performed, categorizing all green deals as being related to Circular Economy and those are further categorized thematically and analytically. A total of 50 relevant Green Deal agreements are selected for quantitative and qualitative content analyses that cover 9 themes, 20 industry classifications, and 10 types of action undertaken, being particularly popular in the biobased economy and construction industry. The policy instrument is believed to be successful in addressing a variety of barriers and as useful in strengthening national innovation systems, thus, it can be recommended for application in other countries. The instrument does lack clear policy indicators and would benefit from explanatory reviews with each agreement. Future research could compare this policy instrument to similar instruments employed in other EU countries and developing countries, the potential role of green financing for such green deal agreements should also be considered.Sven Kevin van LangenRenato PassaroMDPI AGarticlecircular economypublic policysustainable developmentgreen dealsqualitative content analysisThe NetherlandsEnvironmental effects of industries and plantsTD194-195Renewable energy sourcesTJ807-830Environmental sciencesGE1-350ENSustainability, Vol 13, Iss 11683, p 11683 (2021) |
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This study investigates the applicability of the Dutch Green Deals policy instrument for use in projects that help the transition towards a Circular Economy in the Netherlands. Green Deals provide an opportunity for firms, NGOs, universities, and provincial, municipal, or waterboard governments to sign an agreement with the national government to take away barriers for a Circular Economy related innovation. Quantitative and qualitative content analysis has been performed, categorizing all green deals as being related to Circular Economy and those are further categorized thematically and analytically. A total of 50 relevant Green Deal agreements are selected for quantitative and qualitative content analyses that cover 9 themes, 20 industry classifications, and 10 types of action undertaken, being particularly popular in the biobased economy and construction industry. The policy instrument is believed to be successful in addressing a variety of barriers and as useful in strengthening national innovation systems, thus, it can be recommended for application in other countries. The instrument does lack clear policy indicators and would benefit from explanatory reviews with each agreement. Future research could compare this policy instrument to similar instruments employed in other EU countries and developing countries, the potential role of green financing for such green deal agreements should also be considered. |
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The Dutch Green Deals Policy and Its Applicability to Circular Economy Policies |
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The Dutch Green Deals Policy and Its Applicability to Circular Economy Policies |
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The Dutch Green Deals Policy and Its Applicability to Circular Economy Policies |
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The Dutch Green Deals Policy and Its Applicability to Circular Economy Policies |
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The Dutch Green Deals Policy and Its Applicability to Circular Economy Policies |
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dutch green deals policy and its applicability to circular economy policies |
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