Towards Circular

Analysis of the Coastal areas of Greece, Italy and Spain - 2024

From December 2023, Think Tank AlterContacts has been conducting the fieldwork and academic research in the coastal areas of Mediterranean Europe on various aspects of the circular economy. As a result of this work, this report has been prepared under the title Towards Circular: Analysis of the Coastal Areas of Greece, Italy and Spain. It contains seventeen articles looking at the different aspects of sustainable development in coastal settlements through the lens of circular practices. We hope that the insights and findings on the state of communities, youth, tourism, fishing sector, and energy transition will aid policymaking at the EU and global level and contribute to the academic body of research. This report was officially released during the European Sustainable Development Week 2024.

Greece

The Intersection of Social Welfare and Circular Economy in Greece: The Case of Nea Smirni

Collective Action as a Path to Sustainable Development: The Case of Kallithea, Greece

Community-led Actions in Water Management on Greek Islands: The Case of Crete

The Barriers Faced by SMEs in the Tourism Industry when Adopting Circular Practices; the Case of Makry Gialos

Challenges and Opportunities of a Greek Island on the Journey to Renewable Energy: The Case of Ikaria

The State of Sustainable Mobility on a Greek Island: The Case of Spetses

Utilizing Circular Economy Practices to Combat Depopulation: The Case of Antikythera, Greece

A Continent-based Island for a Nomad: The Case of Ermioni, Greece

Italy

The State of Youth and its Role in Sustainable Tourism: The Case of the Province of Savona, Italy

Challenges and Opportunities of Youth Development: The Case of the town of Monopoli, Italy

Integrating Sustainability in a Historic Tourist Hub: The Case of Venice, Italy

Sustainability Challenges in the Fishing Industry: The Case of Bari, Italy

Transition Towards Sustainable Fishing and Tourism: The Case of the Ustica Island, Sicily

The Fisheries Industry and Sustainable Practices: The Case of Genoa, Italy

Spain

Environmental Sustainability in Maritime Hubs: The Case of Santa Pola, Spain

Sustainable Utilization of Posidonia Oceanica: The Case of Santa Pola, Spain

The Problem of Micro and Nanoplastics in the Coastal Areas: The Case of Portonovo, Galicia

The Impact of Overtourism on Sustainable Development: The Case of Sanxenxo, Galicia

To reference this report: 

Think Tank AlterContacts, 2024. Towards Circular: Analysis of the Coastal Areas of Greece, Italy and Spain. Edited by Skupchenko, JK. The Netherlands. Available at https://www.altercontacts.org/publications/towards-circular-2024  

The articles can also be referenced independently. The preferred citation is mentioned on the page of each one.

To download PDF of this report: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/385219916_Towards_Circular_Analysis_of_the_Coastal_Areas_of_Greece_Italy_and_Spain