Summary
This systematic review analysed recent scientific literature to examine how circular economy strategies strengthen climate resilience in agricultural systems, employing bibliometric and keyword co-occurrence analysis to identify research directions and evaluation methods. The study proposes an integrated conceptual framework linking circular strategies to cumulative, context-dependent improvements in soil quality and resource efficiency, whilst noting heterogeneous evidence on production stability and adaptive capacity. The framework provides a foundation for future empirical research and policy development on decarbonization pathways in agriculture.
Regional applicability
The study's global scope and systemic approach to circular economy frameworks are applicable to United Kingdom agriculture, particularly given the UK's commitment to net-zero emissions and soil health improvement targets. The heterogeneous findings on production stability suggest that UK-specific empirical validation would be needed before implementing circular strategies at scale.
Key measures
Soil quality, water management, crop performance, energy use, farm socio-economic resilience, resource-use efficiency, external input dependence
Outcomes reported
The study analysed how circular economy strategies contribute to climate resilience in agricultural systems through examination of soil, water, crop performance, energy, and socio-economic indicators. Results suggest circular strategies may improve soil quality, resource-use efficiency, and reduce external input dependence, though evidence on production stability and adaptive capacity remains heterogeneous.
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