Regions in Context VI: Principles of circular economics in regional management leading to increased efficiency of systems

This monograph focuses on the use of circular economy principles in regional governance and their contribution to system efficiency and sustainable development. The publication is divided into four main areas: the impact of ESG factors on regional governance, cross-border cooperation in the Interreg program, the relevance of circular bioeconomy for community energy, and the new ETPI and RETPI indices for measuring ethical progress in regional development.
The first part deals with the application of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in regional governance and their impact on sustainability and social stability. The second part analyses the benefits and challenges of transboundary cooperation and shows how it impacts on regional development. The third part introduces the concept of the circular bioeconomy as a tool for promoting community energy that increases the resilience and independence of regions. The final section then introduces two new indices - ETPI and RETPI - to measure the ethical and moral aspects of regional development.
The monograph offers valuable insights and practical tools not only for academics but also for practitioners who want to implement sustainable strategies that support the long-term development of regions.

Key words: ESG, regional development, sustainability, circular economy, circular bioeconomy