A REVIEW ON IMPLEMENTING CIRCULAR BUILT ENVIRONMENT IN NIGERIA THROUGH MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Abstract

This paper reviewed the implementation of Circular Built Environment (CBE) principles in Nigeria, focusing on its transformative potential through a multidisciplinary lens. Employing a comprehensive literature review, the study reviewed academic journal articles, conference proceedings, and industry reports to assess the current state of CBE integration across nine professional disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Environmental Management, Surveying and Geoinformatics, Architecture, Estate Management, Building. The review uncovers several critical barriers to CBE implementation, including limited awareness, financial limitations, industry fragmentation, insufficient policy frameworks, and resistance to change within the sector. Despite these challenges, the study highlights CBE adoption's significant environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as waste reduction, enhanced resource efficiency, and job creation. The paper underscores the necessity of collaborative efforts among policymakers, industry professionals, and academic institutions to facilitate the successful implementation of CBE strategies. Key enabling factors include robust policy support, stakeholder collaboration, capacity building, and circular innovation. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of developing supportive policies, increasing investment in research and development, and promoting education and awareness initiatives to drive CBE implementation. By addressing existing obstacles and capitalizing on emerging opportunities, the Nigerian built environment can substantially contribute to sustainable development and align with global sustainability objectives. This review offers critical insights into the possibilities of CBE to reshape Nigeria's built environment and lays the groundwork for future research and policy advancements.