The Secretariat of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards is organising a roundtable discussion with meat industry experts on traceability and circularity issues.
A coalition of European cities has published a policy brief calling on EU institutions to strengthen the enabling framework for local circular economy implementation. The Circular Cities Frontrunner Group, consisting of cities such as Amsterdam, Milan, Malmö, Copenhagen, Turku and Porto, has developed the brief as a shared contribution to the EU’s 2024-2029 political cycle.
The policy brief builds on a joint open letter addressed to Members of the European Parliament in late 2024 and outlines how cities can help scale the circular transition - if the right policy conditions are in place.
The brief contributes to ongoing discussions around the Circular Economy Act, the EU’s competitiveness agenda and the future of multilevel governance.
The European Commission is launching a call for applications for the third mandate of the Platform on Sustainable Finance, to run from the first quarter of 2026 to the fourth quarter of 2027. The platform is an advisory body made up of experts from the private and public sectors which advises the Commission on sustainable finance policies. Apply by 23:59 CEST on 10 September!
The Commission's public consultation on the forthcoming Circular Economy Act is still open. It will gather input from a wide range of stakeholders and the broader public on the bottlenecks and opportunities involved in rolling out a circular economy.
If you're active in the circular economy field, you must have views on this: this is your chance to tell the Commission!
This is a key event on waste management. 400 or so papers will be presented on issues such as waste policy and legislation and construction & demolition waste from disaster waste during various types of sessions, from Q&A sessions to practical design labs. Come and see what's being done in this field!
Why aren't we more circular? How can we be more circular? This video shows you how to get ready for the EU's Circular Economy Act and just why switching to this economic model is so important.
The European Commission is seeking stakeholder input on how to make EU environmental laws faster, easier and cheaper to implement, thereby making life easier for EU businesses. Is this something you feel strongly about? Then tell them!
On 5 June, the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) and the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) joined forces to host a stakeholder event in Brussels and online as part of EU Green Week 2025. Have a look at CCRI's report on what was said during this event!
Over the past decade, the EU has demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to advancing a circular economy, advocating for action at national, regional and local level. However, most economies remain predominantly linear.
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of circular economy practices, challenges and opportunities in cities and regions, building on a survey of 64 cities and regions of the EU, lessons learned from 10 place-based policy dialogues in specific cities and regions, and desk research. It concludes with policy recommendations to accelerate a territorial approach to the circular economy for place-based policies that are aligned with EU-wide goals.
THE LIFE BIOBEST project aims to guide the mainstreaming of best bio-waste management and recycling practices, with a view to enriching depleted soil with high quality compost.
Its Comprehensive Guidance sets out key policy recommendations to strengthen the EU legal framework for bio-waste management. Drawing from extensive research and stakeholder consultation, it outlines three interconnected areas for improvement: boosting effective models for separate collection and recycling, promoting reliable markets for compost and digestate, and enhancing monitoring and enforcement of bio-waste regulations.
It provides policy measures to help close the gap between current practices and potential capture rates, addressing the fact that only 26% of kitchen waste is collected separately in the EU.
