The EU Circular Economy Resource Centre will start its operations in January 2025. The centre, led by Sitra and the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, will strengthen collaboration between Europe and the Global South. Find out how to get involved.
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Needs and Gaps in Moving Towards Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in RWANDA
An EU funded report by the Africa RISE and SWITCH to Green Facilities laid out steps towards a Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system in RWANDA. Discover more.
Continue ReadingGreen and Circular – Can it be Fair? Joining Forces for a Just Transition
The high-level side-event “Green and Circular – Can it be Fair?” puts circular economy on the agenda of the Summit of the Future. The transition from a linear to a circular economy requires a coordinated, systematic and coherent efforts to leverage systemic action across stakeholder groups. The event will discuss a way forward. Read more.
Continue ReadingWeMed Awards – applications open
SwitchMed is excited to announce the launch of the WeMed Awards, a flagship initiative of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development, now in its fourth edition. This year, our focus is on celebrating the success stories of sustainable businesses in the Blue Economy Sector across the Southern Mediterranean Region. Discover more.
Continue ReadingNigeria launches a circular economy roadmap for a sustainable future
Nigeria recently launched a Circular Economy Roadmap. It sets out a comprehensive plan to transform Nigeria from a linear to a circular economy by 2050. Find out more.
Continue ReadingWCEF Accelerator Session: The EU in the global Circular Economy Transition: Inspiration, Incentive and Market Leverage
Are EU initiatives towards a circular economy transition a source of inspiration, paving the way for innovative market practices and bolstering competitiveness or merely a form of market leverage? Don’t miss the discussion in the EU led Accelerator Session at #WCEF2024. Discover more about experiences and partnerships supported by the EU to accelerate the circular economy transition.
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