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.
On 14 June, as part of the activities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Public Waste Agency of Flanders (OVAM) held a workshop on the future of the EU Waste Framework Directive.
The main findings of the workshop are set out in the event report, including key recommendations for the European Commission.
The European Sustainable Nutrient Initiative (ESNI) brings together leading experts in the field of nutrient cycling to foster collaboration among European entities engaged in nutrient recycling. The goal is to facilitate the exchange of valuable experiences and identify knowledge gaps to guide future research.
ESNI Conference 2024 will focus on nutrient recycling and reuse for more sustainable resource management.
The Finnish Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Authority and the Finnish Commerce Federation invite you to learn about the roles and responsibilities of distance sellers in Finland.
This toolkit distills the lessons learned during the Med4Waste project and five other projects under the ENI CBC Med programme. It explores the state of play in the Mediterranean waste management sector, looking at challenges and bottlenecks. It uses this information to produce recommendations and policy guidelines for national, regional and local authorities.
The Mediterranean is facing rising challenges related to environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, pollution, overpopulation and water scarcity. These issues are exacerbated by heatwaves, droughts and coastal vulnerabilities. This means that there is a critical need for an immediate transition to a green, circular economy in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
This report looks at the state of play there, the challenges to be faced and the role of stakeholders. It is intended to help policymakers align decisions and strategies for sustainable economic development and to provide up-to-date information for funding agencies, businesses, researchers, academics and civil society organisations advocating for green and fair policies in the Mediterranean region.
The Irish Government has just signed a framework agreement for the procurement of around 60 thousand remanufactured laptops, meaning that any public body can purchase some of these laptops through it. It's the first time that an EU Member State has implemented this type of GPP procedure.
The Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) has opened a Call for experts to provide personalised support and mentorship to cities and regions looking to advance the implementation of circular systemic solutions.
The European Economic and Social Committee will hold a public hearing in connection with its ongoing opinion on Aligning the circular economy and the bioeconomy at EU and national level. This opinion aims to enhance the synergies between bioeconomy, circularity and sustainability by promoting a more integrated and systemic approach to the circular bioeconomy.
The event will be webstreamed and interpreted into English, French and German. Participants will be able to interact.
