The Commission's DG Environment and DG for International Cooperation and Development commissioned a study on the circular economy in Africa, and eight country reports were drawn up in preparation for a continent-wide report on the prospects of the circular economy in Africa.
The South Africa report examines the scope and status of the circular economy there. It looks at the policy framework, trade and investments and the impact and benefits of the circular economy. It also explores circular economy-related cooperation between the EU and South Africa. It concludes that South Africa already promotes a green economy agenda in Africa and the national government is now planning to pivot to a circular economy in the wake of the pandemic.
This two-day international event is organised by the WEEE Forum in cooperation with WEEE Ireland.
It will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, producer responsibility organisations (PROs), recyclers, manufacturers and circular economy experts to discuss the future of Extended Producer Responsibility and electronic waste management within Europe's evolving circular economy framework.
Vorarlberg's annual Environmental Festival is designed to produce as little waste as possible, to promote reuse and generally to familiarise people with the concepts of the circular economy without preaching about it.
People come for the festival experience but leave having learned why it's a good thing to donate what you don't need and not to produce extravagant amounts of waste!
The circular economy will not be built on materials alone — it needs people, and the right skills, in the right places. Europe's green transition is creating jobs. But it is also creating gaps — in skills, in access and in who benefits.
Four speakers from research, industry, academia and policy will tackle the questions that matter — from what is actually working on the ground to whether Europe can get there by 2030, and get there fairly.
Waste prevention innovation in cities works, with the right conditions.
This new report reveals how two megacities built circular economy programmes that reduced waste, supported informal workers and created lasting systemic change.
It presents the lessons learned from the Circular Economy Innovation Cluster (CEIC) programme funded by the IKEA Foundation and implemented in Bengaluru, India and Nairobi, Kenya from 2023 to 2025.
The report sets out what it takes to shift urban economies away from linear, waste-making-waste-recycling models towards less waste generation in the first place.
This year, the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) will be held in South Asia – specifically in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
The theme will be Circular economy: Transition for people and prosperity, engaging communities and businesses all over the world to build a successful future together.
This year, the World Circular Economy Forum will be held in Gandhinagar, India, and the theme is Circular economy: Transition for people and prosperity.
The call for accelerator sessions is now open: apply by 23 June!
This EU Green Week 2026 partner event will bring together exemplary initiatives and projects from across Europe which are reimagining value chains and demonstrating novel circular systemic solutions.
This webinar will explore what is needed to scale up the circular economy in Europe, how it can be financed, and what can be done to ensure a just transition.
