REPLACE - REgional PoLicy Actions for Circular Economy - is holding its final conference in Rome on 5 April 2023. On this occasion eight European Regions will showcase the results and the impact generated by this interregional cooperation project centred on environment and resource efficiency.

For the eighth time, the Cradle to Cradle NGO is inviting 1000 participants to come and debate and network at the International Cradle to Cradle Congress 2023 on 8 and 9 September.

The Congress will feature panel discussions with high-profile speakers from business, politics and science, good practices from established companies and start-ups, inspiring keynote speeches about the circular transformation of our society and many opportunities for networking.

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

Various virtual side events on 3-5 April will look at specific aspects of the circular economy transition, including the role of policies and institutions, innovation and private sector engagement, value chains, digital solutions and networks.

This webinar on Monitoring the Transition to Circular Economy will provide an introduction to the concept of monitoring frameworks within the context of circular economy initiatives. Drawing on experiences from the ground, it will discuss practical examples from cities and regions and related challenges.

A brief presentation of the Self-Assessment Tool, which is being developed by the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative Coordination and Support Office (CCRI-CSO), is also on the agenda.

The World Circular Economy Forum 2023 will be held in Helsinki from 30 May to 2 June 2023. This global collaboration forum is co-organised by Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra and Nordic Innovation, with international partners. It will attract more than 2 000 leading circular economy players in the world to Finland to find circular solutions that can help our economies fit within the boundaries of nature. Part of the programme will also be accessible online.

La transition vers une économie plus circulaire ne peut se faire sans un changement de perception de la valeur économique des déchets. Considéré non plus comme une contrainte et une charge de fonctionnement pour l’entreprise mais comme une source génératrice de valeur, le déchet peut se voir attribuer une valeur économique positive.

La technologie blockchain peut être utilisée pour accélérer ce changement de valorisation, favoriser la réutilisation et le recyclage des déchets, en renforçant la traçabilité sur toute la chaine de valeur. L’attribution d’une identité numérique unique aux déchets et aux ressources naturelles, garantir la provenance de l'énergie, ou encore fiabiliser la comptabilité carbone sont autant d’éléments permettant de favoriser la transition vers une circularité de notre économie.

Le 13 décembre, la Fédération française des professionnels de la blockchain vous invite à découvrir un rapport mettant en lumière les opportunités offertes aux acteurs de l'économie circulaire par la technologie Blockchain, encore trop sous-estimées à ce jour.