ABSTRACT
The chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in East Asia, situating regional developments within broader theoretical and international frameworks. It demonstrates that, although East Asian states are increasingly integrating SCP principles into their policies and practices, the degree of implementation remains highly differentiated, reflecting disparities in economic structures, institutional capacities, and socio-cultural dynamics. The cluster analysis reveals distinct trajectories of progress, while persistent barriers (such as resource-intensive growth models and rising material aspirations) continue to constrain systemic change. The study concludes by formulating evidence-based recommendations aimed at enhancing regulatory coherence, advancing circular economy mechanisms, strengthening supply-chain sustainability, and deepening regional cooperation.
