Mondi scores highly for sustainability

As circular economy thinking takes hold among policy makers, civil servants and scientists, policy is tending towards circular as a strategy to reach environmental objectives.  Hopes are that  production systems will continue to deliver and indeed grow economically, but with far less material and fossil energy intensity. The Swedish Government formed its own Circular Economy Delegation last year and recently announced its national strategy for the Circular Economy  and 100 measures to transition to circularity. Policy needs to align, but this raises questions. The economy is a complex adaptive system, and any intervention may cause the opposite of the intended effects. This article explores my own very personal reflections based on earlier work together with my recent work with the local university.  

Sustainable tourism is the way forward for the village of Carlingford, according to Senator John McGahon.  Speaking recently in the Seanad on a debate on tourism Senator John McGahon emphasised the importance of sustainable tourism.  “Tourism that fully takes account of economic, social and environmental impacts is so important”, he said.  “Sustainable tourism should ultimately be committed to having a low impact on local culture and the environment but should be looking to generate future employment for local people.”