The Commission has launched a four-week feedback period, open until 3 May 2023, on a new set of EU taxonomy criteria for economic activities making a substantial contribution to one or more of the following environmental objectives:

• sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources
• transition to a circular economy
• pollution prevention and control, and
• protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems.

Four calls for proposals are currently open to provide funding for projects implementing the Green Deal at local and regional level. Please note that these calls are open to all legal entities that are eligible to apply for funding under the Horizon Europe programme.

Are you looking for ways to finance your climate action? Don't miss the PROSPECT+ capacity-building programme on innovative financing schemes!

Are you looking for support with rolling out investments financed by the European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund under cohesion policy's Policy Objective 2 for 2021-2027 on a greener, low-carbon transition towards a net-zero carbon economy?

Apply now to become a member of one of the three Working Groups on Energy, Climate and Environment. These groups will bring public authorities rolling out cohesion policy funds together with stakeholders to discuss specific issues and challenges regarding the use of these funds to deliver the European Green Deal.

Along its 70^th session of the Commission, UNECE invites you to join the Youth Visual Call on the theme "What Does a Green Future Look Like to You?". Get creative and send your visuals (paintings, photos, art pieces) reflecting your vision of a more circular, digital and sustainable future.

Since 2013, the EU Ship Recycling Regulation has provided a regulatory framework for the recycling of EU-flagged ships. It acts as a benchmark for ship recycling legislation around the world.

The European Commission has launched an online public consultation on the evaluation of the Ship Recycling Regulation that will run until 7 June 2023.

The World Circular Economy Forum 2023 Expo Area at Messukeskus in Helsinki, Finland will shine a spotlight on selected circular economy solutions from around the world. Would you like to present your solution to the global audience at the Forum?

Remember that WCEF Side Events can be organised throughout 2023!

The D-CARBONIZE project is kicking off by recruiting 12 doctoral candidates for training on using biomass to produce bioplastics. The candidates will learn how to use circular chemistry to develop monomers from biochar sources for use in the production of recyclable bioplastics.
Coordinated by the ICIQ, the D-CARBONIZE Project is part of Horizon Europe's Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions and is a consortium of 12 partners. 

The 70th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) will take place in Geneva on 18-19 April 2023. The Commission is UNECE's highest decision-making body, and in this session it will take stock of its work to promote a circular economy and the sustainable use of natural resources, among other issues.

Interested in organising your own event, workshop or webinar within Circular Week?

Interested in your company being an official Circular Week Partner?

Interested in presenting a circular solution at Mazovia Circular Congress?

Contribute to the success of Circular Week 2023, to take place on 23-27 October 2023!