The Climate Pact was initially set up by Luxembourg's Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure. The goal was to enable municipalities wishing to tackle climate change to request State support by signing an engagement charter.
The Climate Pact 2.0 is operated by the Ministry for the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity. It includes measures on greenhouse gas reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy, air quality, the circular economy and climate change adaptation.
Circular Futures was initiated by the environmental umbrella organisation Umweltdachverband in 2016 and is a collaboration of several organisations advocating for the transition to a circular economy in politics and legislation.
The platform carries out activities geared to developing a holistic circular economy in Austria. These include workshops, background papers and information material. It focuses on the political and legal framework needed for the transition to a circular economy.
It promotes discussion between stakeholder groups active in the environment, economy and social affairs and brings them to the table with representatives from politics, science and administration in order to jointly develop future-oriented solutions for a more circular Austria.
The Guide to Circular and Green Economy in the local world was published as part of the 2016-2019 Business and Green Economy Economy Plan for Local authorities promoted by the Network of Cities and Peoples towards Sustainability. This guide is based on the experience of its authors as well as municipalities participating in the Workshops organised by the Generalitat of Catalonia.
The circular economy offers business leaders and government a clear opportunity for long-term growth that is less dependent on cheap materials and energy, and which can restore and regenerate natural capital. This report provides an actionable toolkit for policymakers who wish to embark on a circular economy transformation.
The Catalan Government considers that public procurement should be used as an instrument to support strategic policies in the transition towards the circular economy.
