Buddhist Environmentalism and Circular Innovation: A Community Based Model for SDG Localization in Thailand
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circular economy, Buddhist environmentalism, local innovation, Community Based Model, SDGsบทคัดย่อ
This study explored the integration of circular economy (CE) principles with local cultural and spiritual systems through an embedded case study of Wat Chak Daeng Temple and the Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market in Thailand. Situated within the broader Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework, particularly Goals 11, 12, and 13, the research introduced the Culturally Embedded Circular Innovation (CECI) framework to examine how Buddhist environmentalism, grassroots innovation, and cross-sector collaboration enabled community-led sustainability transitions. Using qualitative methods including in-depth interviews, participant observation, document analysis, and international participant reflections, the study identified key themes related to spiritual legitimacy, community co-creation, and behavioral transformation. The findings affirmed that sustainability was most effective when it was culturally resonant, morally grounded, and socially inclusive. Temples emerged as both ethical anchors and innovation platforms, facilitating behavior change through spiritual narratives and community trust. The research contributed to academic discourse by offering a transferable framework for culturally adaptive CE practices and demonstrated potential for international knowledge exchange, particularly in Global South contexts. The study concluded that localized and spiritually grounded approaches offered a promising pathway for translating global sustainability targets into meaningful grassroots action.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
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