An EU funded report by the Africa RISE and SWITCH to Green Facilities laid out steps towards a Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system in RWANDA. Discover more.
Continue Reading“What gets into the market – must get out of the market”: key lessons from a EPR Pilot in Zambia
The pilot on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative in Zambia delivered challenges encountered, and lessons learnt for implementing a Extended Producer Responsibility scheme for plastics on the ground. Get the details.
Continue ReadingGreen and Circular – Can it be Fair? Joining Forces for a Just Transition
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.
Continue ReadingCircular 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.
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WeMed 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.
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