Analysis of external factors of the region’s transition to a circular economy
Abstract
The global climate and environmental challenges that the world economy is currently facing require a transformation of approaches to management and doing business, form new markets and imply a change in public consciousness. In these conditions, there is a need to create an infrastructure that meets the requirements of environmentally friendly, responsible consumption. The economic model of most regions of the world is not able to involve resources in re-circulation. A number of well-known scientists from the second half of the twentieth century have been drawing attention to the issues of ensuring the rational use of resources, changing approaches to consumption due to the high growth rates of the world’s population. Scientifically-based forecasts indicate that there are limits to the growth of consumption volumes, this can turn into tragic consequences for humanity. One of the solutions in this situation is the transition to the principles of a circular economy, which assumes a careful attitude to resources, achieving zero waste generation and involving resources in secondary circulation in the natural or economic environment. In this regard, the formation of approaches to the analysis of the influence of environmental factors within the framework of the transition of the region to the principles of the circular economy on the example of the Republic of Tatarstan becomes relevant.
About the Author
O. V. Yakimova
Joint-Stock Company “Tatneftekhiminvest-Holding”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Chief Specialist
Kazan
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Yakimova O.V. Analysis of external factors of the region’s transition to a circular economy. Kazan economic vestnik. 2021;(4):26-31. (In Russ.)
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