The Circular Economy in Ireland
Ireland is at a turning point for the transition to a circular economy. The 2022 Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy provides the policy framework for the circular economy in the country, and the forthcoming Circular Economy Bill is expected to strengthen waste and circular economy legislation. Nevertheless, with a circularity material use rate of 2% in 2020, Ireland shows significant scope for progress. The report analyses the state of play and challenges of the circular transition in Ireland and provides policy recommendations for circular economy policy across levels of government. It is the result of a two-year policy dialogue between the OECD, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, as well as a broad range of public, private and civil society stakeholders.
Socio-economic and environmental drivers of the circular economy in Ireland
This chapter provides an overview of the rationale for the circular transition in Ireland by analysing the main socio-economic and environmental trends and drivers. Global sustainability agendas such as the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal are key sources of inspiration and guidance for Ireland’s climate targets, which the transition to a circular economy can help achieve.
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