Influence of Circular Economy Phenomenon to Fulfil Global Sustainable Development Goal: Perspective from Bangladesh

Muhammad Azizuddin, Ahm Shamsuzzoha and Sujan Piya
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Muhammad Azizuddin: Faculty of Business and Law, School of Strategy and Leadership, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 5FB, UK
Ahm Shamsuzzoha: Digital Economy Research Platform, School of Technology and Innovations, University of Vaasa, P.O. Box 700, FI-65101 Vaasa, Finland
Sujan Piya: Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 50, Muscat PC 123, Oman

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 20, 1-16

Abstract: This paper highlights the extent of the relationships between circular economy (CE) practices and the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, the paper takes part in academic debates regarding CE and SDGs. It qualitatively investigates national governments’ policy response and practices, with a focus on Bangladesh. The study finds varying degrees of momentum in the national policy response to SDGs and thus, it answers two research questions: (i) what is the relevance of CE practices to the United Nations (UN) SDGs? (ii) What are the responses from the Bangladeshi government to fulfil the UN SDGs regarding sustainable consumption and production with CE? As CE is a global trend, the research suggests that broad, conscientious connection and collaboration at the national level are essential. The findings implicate national governments in developing countries and UN SDGs for their policies and programme reassessment, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable development.

Keywords: sustainability; circular economy; sustainable development; COVID-19; SDGs; Bangladesh (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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