External Resources
A curated list of external guides, frameworks, and databases that complement the OCRP policy library. These resources help advocates, drafters, and implementers write stronger, more enforceable climate and circular-economy policies.
Policy Drafting & Implementation Guides
The Policy Playbook
The Mandarin — a practical field guide for public servants and advocates who need to turn ideas into effective legislation.
- What it covers: Policy framing, stakeholder engagement, drafting principles, implementation roadmaps, and evaluation frameworks.
- Why it matters: Translates theory into actionable steps that can strengthen the mandates and enforcement mechanisms in any OCRP policy.
- Access: Download PDF (The Mandarin, January 2026)
Circular Economy Legal Instruments
CircuLaw
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences & partners — an open database of legal instruments available to governments to accelerate the circular economy transition.
- What it covers: EU directives, national legislation (Netherlands-focused but broadly applicable), and municipal instruments across themes such as construction, food, plastics, and textiles.
- Why it matters: Provides ready-made legislative precedents and legal hooks for policies in OCRP categories including Circular Construction, Green Procurement, E-Waste, and Food & Organic Waste.
- Access: circulaw.nl (last verified: 2026-05-03)
Scientific & Evidence Bases
| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| IPCC Assessment Reports | Authoritative climate science; required baseline for any emissions claim | ipcc.ch |
| WHO Environmental Health | Health thresholds for heat, air quality, and noise | who.int/health-topics/environmental-health |
| C40 Cities Knowledge Hub | Case studies from cities that have implemented climate policies | c40knowledgehub.org |
| Ellen MacArthur Foundation | Circular economy frameworks and policy toolkits | ellenmacarthurfoundation.org |
| EU Climate Adapt | European adaptation case studies, financing, and legislation | climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu |
Legal & Legislative Databases
| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| EUR-Lex | Full text of EU legislation, directives, and regulations | eur-lex.europa.eu |
| FAOLEX | Global database of national legislation on food, agriculture, and environment | fao.org/faolex |
| ECOLEX | Joint FAO/IUCN/UNEP environmental law database | ecolex.org |
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Last verified: 2026-05-03