The high-level side-event “Green and Circular – Can it be Fair?” puts circular economy on the agenda of the Summit of the Future. The transition from a linear to a circular economy requires a coordinated, systematic and coherent efforts to leverage systemic action across stakeholder groups. The event will discuss a way forward. Read more.
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Circular Ukraine – WATCH the Replay
WATCH the Replay to explore practical applications of circular economy strategies in Ukraineand discover how integrating circular economy principles can mitigate construction waste, stimulate economic growth, and foster new opportunities in Ukraine. The recorded event was hosted by DG NEAR and Partners in the frame of the World Circular Economy Forum.
Continue ReadingPrivate Sector Initiatives driving the Circular Transition – WATCH the Replay
Watch the replay and explore how the Aceelerator Session of DG NEAR and partners at the WCEF emphasised the pivotal role of businesses in implementing the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan and propelling the circular transition in the EU Neighbourhoods: the Western Balkans, the Eastern Partnership, and the Southern Neighbourhood. Discover more.
Continue ReadingWeMed Awards – applications open
SwitchMed is excited to announce the launch of the WeMed Awards, a flagship initiative of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development, now in its fourth edition. This year, our focus is on celebrating the success stories of sustainable businesses in the Blue Economy Sector across the Southern Mediterranean Region. Discover more.
Continue ReadingNigeria launches a circular economy roadmap for a sustainable future
Nigeria recently launched a Circular Economy Roadmap. It sets out a comprehensive plan to transform Nigeria from a linear to a circular economy by 2050. Find out more.
Continue ReadingKey EU supported initiatives on the Circular Economy draw interest at #WCEF2024
With participants representing 158 countries, WCEF2024 served as a global platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and transformative action towards a more sustainable future. The European Commission addressed the audience with an exhibition stand that highlights key EU policy proposals and showcases selected key initiatives funded by the EU to accelerate the circular economy – already including a 40 Million Euro commitment to Eastern and Southern Africa – discover more.
Continue ReadingEU announces new EU Circular Economy Resource Centre
An upcoming EU Circular Economy Resource Centre under the Global Gateway strategy will facilitate peer-to-peer exchanges and partnerships between EU and third-country stakeholders, fostering the uptake of sound circular economy policies and business models worldwide. Discover more.
Continue Reading#WCEF2024: The EU in the global circular economy transition: inspiration, incentives, and market leverage of EU Initiatives
Are EU initiatives towards a circular economy transition a source of inspiration, paving the way for innovative policies, business and market practices, while bolstering competitiveness? Or do they risk creating barriers for market access or global trade? These were the underlying questions for the Accelerator Session hosted by the European Commission and partners. And answers were surprising….
Continue ReadingA secret recipe for transformation and a proven circular business model: Take aways from #WCEF2024 panel discussion
At #WCEF2024, Martin Seychell, Deputy Director General, Directorate-General for International Partnerships was part of a panel discussing what kind of policies are needed to manage the circular economy transition, and how companies see the regulatory changes ahead. In the session ‘European and global perspectives on policy, investment and innovation’, he explained the EU’s role in in driving circular policies and investments – discover more.
Continue ReadingWCEF2024 Accelerator Session: Driving the circular economy transition with private sector initiatives
The #WCEF2024 Accerator Session illustrates how EU initiatives like EU4Green, EU4Environment, and SwitchMed shift policies towards circularity while also directly supporting the private sector. The session will feature Circular Roadmaps supported by #DG NEAR and OECD accelerate the transition across the Western Balkan and showcases businesses and entrepreneurs, who have been agents of change driving the circular economy transition. Don’t miss it.
Continue ReadingWCEF2024 Accelerator Session: Ukraine’s circular reconstruction
Can circular economy principles enhance the green recovery process in Ukraine while encouraging long-term economic and environmental benefits? This #WCEF2024 Accelerator Session will show that in light of the present circumstances, it is paramount to amplify and replicate circular entrepreneurs, spotlighting these pioneering firms and promoting their Circular Economy implementation success stories. Discover more.
Continue ReadingWCEF Accelerator Session: The EU in the global Circular Economy Transition: Inspiration, Incentive and Market Leverage
Are EU initiatives towards a circular economy transition a source of inspiration, paving the way for innovative market practices and bolstering competitiveness or merely a form of market leverage? Don’t miss the discussion in the EU led Accelerator Session at #WCEF2024. Discover more about experiences and partnerships supported by the EU to accelerate the circular economy transition.
Continue ReadingCircle your Calender: World Circular Economy Forum 2024 in Brussels
The world’s leading event for circular economy thinkers, doers and leaders hits Brussels in April 2024, showcasing the most impactful circular solutions from around the world. Online participation is open to everyone.Discvoer more.
Continue ReadingExtended Producer Responsibility: A Path to Climate Change Mitigation?
The role of extended producer responsibility in climate change mitigation was discussed at the Phillipines Pavilion at COP28. Get the details.
Continue ReadingChanging the game
Is circularity as a game changer for climate action – this question was discussed at a panel on 3rd December during COP 28, hosted by the UN Partnership for Action on Green Economy.
Continue ReadingGGKP Webinar: Bringing the Circular Economy to the center of COP28 climate action
Methodologies to unlock the potential of the circular economy in the LAC region
This COP 28 event will bring together senior city experts and policymakers from selected cities in the LAC region and European cities to showcase best practice and provide a two-way opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking in a circular economy,
Continue ReadingCircularity as a game changer for climate action: upscaling applied research and economic solutions
In the frame of COP28, the EU (co)-funded actions UN Partnership for Action on Green Econony and GACERE with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the United Nations University (UNU) examine key challenges and opportunities of a circular economy transition and reflect on real examples of success and best practices from the research-policy space and the real economy.
Continue ReadingEU experience highlighted at WCEF 2023 Textiles Session
European experiences in changing the textile industry were a strong focus in a session on “the Wardrobe of the Future” at the World Circular Economy Forum 2023. Find out more.
Continue ReadingSwitch:COLAB at WCEF
Participants from the SwitchMed industry pilot projects in Morocco, exchanged on important lessons learnt from global projects on the circular economy, along with attendees from the EU-funded SWITCH2CE project and DG INTPA. Discover more.
Continue ReadingWebinar on the Circular Economy Transition
Discover more on the opportunity to enhance knowledge and understanding of the interlinkages among the European Green Deal’s main priority areas, focusing on the circular economy.
Continue ReadingSwitch:COLAB at WCEF 2023 – listen to experience of designing and realizing collaborative circular economy demonstrations
The Switch:COLAB wides the circle of the Circular Economy discourse, and listens to different perspectives and experiences from a brand, the supplier level and governing institutions. Discover what potential they see for CE strategies on a global level, also bringing in perspectives from emerging economies.
Continue ReadingSkills for Circularity in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean
The increasing importance of the circular economy will have a significant impact on the shape of jobs and competencies. Circular mindsets and skills must be addressed directly in the classroom, and this requires an investment in resources such as suitable training equipment, teacher training, resource libraries, and more. HOW? Find out at our event at EU Green Week. Learn how to register.
Continue ReadingSWITCH Africa Green efforts re-warded
Big win for Mauritius at the Responsible Tourism Awards. The SWITCH Africa Green project partner Mauritius Tourism Authority was awarded top honours in two distinct categories; Best for Local Sourcing, Craft and Food and Addressing Climate Change, at the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2023 held in Cape Town, South Africa. Discover why.
Continue ReadingWATCH the REPLAY: Increasing the circularity of fashion – WCEF 2022
What circular approaches can contribute to reducing the footprint of the textile and garment industry? while people bought 60% more garments in 2014 than in 2000, they only kept the clothes for half as long. Only 1% of material used to produce clothing is recycled into new clothing (globally). Reason enough for representatives from the European Commission, Circle Economy, research, and the textile industry to discuss the required technical, social, and business innovation, supported by policy, education and changes in production and consumption practices in the textile industry at the WCEF Acclerator Session. Watch the Replay.
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