As part of the CCRI Twinning Programme, cities and regions will be matched with their peers that have a similar level of circular economy advancement and roughly the same focus area. Together, they will explore solutions, share experiences and learn from what worked and what was tricky for their partner.
As the EU seeks to advance its transition towards circular economy, civil society organisations – backed by academic insights – are calling for a bioeconomy strategy that places sustainability, environmental resilience and social well-being on an equal footing.
This paper provides a multi-actor perspective to the challenges involved, focusing on sustainability, economic development (especially in rural areas) and regulatory frameworks. It highlights gaps in the existing strategy and proposes policy recommendations for policymakers and research institutions.
Do you know everything you need to know about how SMEs can identify cost effective circularity actions? If so, congratulations! If not, here's an opportunity to ask someone who does!
The European Union’s Bioeconomy Strategy is at a pivotal point of revision.
As the EU seeks to advance its transition towards circular economy, civil society organisations – backed by academic insights – are calling for a bioeconomy strategy that places sustainability, environmental resilience and social well-being on an equal footing.
This paper, prepared by the ECESP's Leadership Group on Bioeconomy, provides a multi-actor perspective. It focuses on sustainability, economic development (especially in rural areas) and regulatory frameworks. It highlights gaps in the existing strategy and proposes policy recommendations for policymakers and research institutions.
The event will explore how innovative circular solutions contribute to growers' efficient operations, ensuring sustainable food production in Europe.
With a focus on sustainable practices and technological advancements, it will bring together food industry experts, researchers, policymakers and farmers to exchange knowledge, share best practices and foster collaboration within horticulture across all Member States.
CircularPSP (Public Service Platforms for Circular, Innovative and Resilient Municipalities through PCP) brings together eight leading circular economy cities, representing 45 million people. Its focus is pre-commercial procurement.
It is organising a Green Week Partner Event to present its AI tool for public procurement.
The LIFE Awards are held during EU Green Week and honour pioneering projects across Europe which restore habitats and wildlife, boost circularity and help strengthen climate resilience. See which projects did well in the Circular Economy and Quality of Life, and new Rising Star Recognition categories!
Cities, regions and other project promoters working on circular solutions at local level often find it difficult to scale up their project and attract investment.
This CCRI webinar will present advisory services which will help.
EU policies require effective data and analyses, which are provided by Eurostat. This data is extremely useful for seeing how waste and the circular economy in the EU are evolving. Eurostat data on food waste, packaging and municipal waste paint a vivid picture. Part of it is good, other parts definitely less so.
