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Ursula von der Leyen calls for a more circular and resilient economy
21 Jul 2024
Ursula von der Leyen, freshly re-elected President of the European Commission, presented her political guidelines for the next European Commission 2024−2029 on 18 July. The guidelines call for a more circular and resilient economy.
Are you ready to become the next host city or region for Circular Economy Hotspot?
22 Jul 2024
The Circular Economy Hotspot community is launching an open call to find the next European host for 2026 and the first Asia-Australasia host for 2025. It's an ideal opportunity for governments and organisations to highlight local circular practices, from business models and innovative industrial solutions to regional and national policies.
Catalyzing change in Central and Eastern Europe: here comes the BIOEAST Stakeholder Manifesto
26 Jun 2024
BIOEAST has issued a Stakeholder Manifesto on “Sustainable supply chains and strengthened local processing of bioresources in Central and Eastern Europe”. They are calling for signatures from individuals and organisations, both within the Central-Eastern Europe macro-region and beyond.
Apply now for free project development assistance from CircularInvest
03 Jul 2024
CircularInvest provides tailor-made support to improve projects' circularity, develop a business plan (including IP and legal aspects), and make circular economy projects more appealing to investors.
Apply now to get free project development assistance to increase your project’s investment readiness!
Deadline for applications: 13 September 2024.
Save the Date: Circular Week 21-27 October 2024
03 Jul 2024
Circular Week is an international series of events and initiatives dedicated to the circular economy and sustainable development, taking place across Europe. This year, the event will take place on 21-27 October.
Any company, individual, institution, association or other entity which would like to be a co-organiser and partner of Circular Week can host their own event from 21-27 October. ...
Join the LIFE Call: Shape the future governance system of the ECESP Coordination Group!
02 Jul 2024
The Coordination Group (CG) is a key component of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. Its members come from a broad spectrum of organisations and are responsible for enabling and implementing the Platform’s vision and activities. The mandate of the current CG will end in October 2025.
With a view to the future CG, the European Commission has published a call for proposal...
New Environmental Footprint methods: webpage going live!
27 Jun 2024
Check out the new Environmental Footprint (EF) methods webpage and factsheet!
The EF methods are scientific tools and rules designed to calculate the environmental impact of products and organisations. Find out how businesses and consumers can benefit from them and see how they can be applied to a product.
European Commission launches public consultation on the Social Climate Fund
26 Jun 2024
The European Commission has published the guidance on the application of the 'do no significant harm' (DNSH) principle under the Social Climate Fund. The guidance covers the environmental safeguards that must be in place to benefit from the Social Climate Fund (over EUR 80 billion as from 2026).
The consultation closes on 13 August. A webinar will take place on 18 July to explain and clar...
EU grants for projects to reduce consumer food waste
11 Jun 2024
The EU grants for projects to reduce consumer food waste have been launched. The call for proposals is open to all interested stakeholders, with a deadline to apply by 25 September 2024.
The Single Market Programme grants are managed by the European Commission in collaboration with the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA).
The aim of the call is to support st...