The Motagua River Basin is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis due to pollution from solid waste and untreated wastewater. The Government of Guatemala and the European Union have pledged to work together on a comprehensive strategy for the recovery of the Motagua River. The result is the Motagua Investment Forum.

Big changes are coming for the plastics industry: new policies, new requirements, new criteria. This seminar aims to help industry professionals get to grips with them. 

This research project is exploring how rice straw can be used to make a bio-based material with thermal insulation and fire resistence properties.

The European Sustainable Business Federation and the German Sustainable Business Association are organising a parliamentary breakfast hosted by Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy MEP to facilitate the dialogue between business and policymakers on how to develop the European market for recycled material.

The Roadshow INVEST YOJOA will bring together key stakeholders keen to contribute to the recovery of the Yojoa Lake Basin and scale up investment. EU and Honduran companies are invited to attract investment and create technology transfer opportunities!

Circular bioeconomy – making the best possible use of natural resources. Focus: a briefing on how a strong circular economy can help biodiversity. Images of coffee grounds, food waste, banana leaves and sewage ponds.
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The ECESP website has a good selection of circular bioeconomy-themed content. We'll be shining a spotlight on some of it here!

This item looks at a briefing on how a strong circular economy can help biodiversity.

The Motagua Circular Forum aims to be a catalyst for change in the Motagua River Basin, where circular economy, European investment and collaborative governance build bridges towards a sustainable future.

The forum will bring together local and Team Europe partners, including EU representatives, Member State organisations, financing institutions and the European private sector. It will create a platform for dialogue with the objective of generating partnerships and investment in circular economy infrastructure and value chains in the river basin.

Companies from the water and waste management sectors are invited to be part of this initiative and express their interest in participating in the forum to pitch their solutions in Guatemala.

The Forest Stewardship Council is committed to protecting healthy, resilient forests for everyone and forever.  

With forests facing growing demand and pressure, they see the need to explore new solutions ensuring the best use and continuous circulation of forest-based fibres. This round table discussion will look at how this can be done.

The transition to a circular economy requires more than just recycling and material recovery: it will take a fundamental shift in how businesses operate. Product-as-a-Service is at the forefront of this transformation, offering a model that prioritises access over ownership, optimises resource efficiency and reduces waste. 

This WCEF accelerator session will look at how businesses successfully implement this model and the challenges and opportunities along the way.

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