Governance / Law

An insightful analysis case study of Chile's Circular Economy Road map by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The case identifies and makes accessible key aspects of the plan and why and how they may contribute to the plan's success. 

"Part of a series of case studies that exemplify elements of the...

This circular economy roadmap (including the full document linked in the article) provides a reference to circularity frameworks promoted by governments in Africa. 

"Through value retention, reduction of waste and the creation of new economic opportunities, the Circular Economy Action Plan and...

Research based on case studies examining the governance approaches in urban areas to sustainable development challenges. The article presents a framework for examining such challenges as it examines the approaches taken by different European cities.  

Abstract: "Cities have emerged as policy actors...

Don't read this article for its systemic examination of the climate related changes upon huge swathes of the Earth's population with rising temperatures in which it is too hot to work. Read it for the impressive analysis interlinking climate, social, and potential policy measures that could be taken...

Over two decades of work as senior negotiator, chairperson, mediator, professor of practice, director general and deputy secretary general respectively, I have been blessed with opportunities to develop outstanding experience and expertise in the fields of international trade, multilateral...

How do we create an economy in which ownership is truly shared and in which we all co-own the future? To addresses this question, four authors from NPQ’s summer economic justice magazine will challenge us to rethink how to structure ownership at the level of culture, the nonprofit sector, and the...

This report is notable not only for recommendation to improve American democratic processes and structures, it includes significant recommendations for adoption processes such as citizen juries and structures that have the potential to put political power back in the hands of citizens...

A detailed examination, authored by a law firm, of the factors shaping Australia's circular economy policies. The two-part article looks at how Australia is performing relative to other developed countries (not so well); the legal and governmental measures put in place that are helping to shape the...