WHEN: 1 - 2 March 2022 I TIME: 9:30 - 17:30 (Brussels Time) I REGISTER Here
Background
On 1 and 2 March 2022, the Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference will bring together Europe's largest network of stakeholders in the Circular Economy. The European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform is an initiative of the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). The annual conference is the main event of the Platform.
The focus this year is on the path to a new normal: "sustainable products for sustainable consumption". The French EU Council Presidency plays a key role in advancing the Circular Economy. So we are delighted that the Presidency is joining the European Economic and Social Committee and the European Commission to host this flagship stakeholder conference, bringing together leaders from business, public authorities, NGOs, knowledge communities, and other civil society organisations to advance our transition to a Circular Economy.
Day 1: 1st March
Will be hosted by the European Commission. The debate will include a focus on the main upcoming milestones in the implementation of the Circular Economy Action Plan. Plenaries will discuss next steps in moving to a joint agenda on sustainable products, as well as setting the scene for the new policy milestones to boost sustainable consumption. In the afternoon, the technical parallel sessions will discuss, i.a., scaling up circular economy for ambitious climate objectives, and biobased and biodegradable plastics.
Day 2: 2nd March
Will be hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee. The morning schedule features the now traditional parallel workshops highlighting the work done by the Platform's Leadership groups. The eight groups will present the reflection paper ranging from construction and infrastructure, bioeconomy, circular procurement and circular taxation. The afternoon will start with highlights from the morning workshops followed by a session on biodiversity and climate as well as the Circular Economy in practice.
Call for expression of interest: Share your circular ideas at the Annual Conference
Do you have a circular economy project, idea or organisation that you would like to promote and share with the Circular Economy community? Are you looking for partners or stakeholders to team up with or join forces? If so, we encourage you to apply to participate in the virtual space of the Networking Village during the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference. We are offering you the opportunity to showcase your Circular Economy activity and forge partnerships with circular stakeholders! Interested candidates can express their interest and send their proposal to CEStakeholderEU by 11 February.
Agenda available on main Conference website
