On 18 April 2024 (09:00-11:30 CEST), the European Commission Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) will host a session on the EU in the Global Circular Economy Transition: Inspiration, incentives and market leverage, co-organized with the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) and others.
The EU, as a frontrunner in the global circular economy transition, is willing to engage with partners across the globe, using all the tools of external relations: trade and markets, green diplomacy, technical assistance and financial support. The question is, are EU initiatives towards a circular economy transition a source of inspiration, paving the way for innovative policies yet keeping business and market practices competitive; or do they risk creating barriers for market access or global trade?
If you ever wondered what the ground-level impacts and challenges of the latest EU circular economy policies are; whether the EU Circular Economy action plan resembles or differs from that of other regions; or how the EU collaborates with global-level actors to translate the benefits of the Circular Economy transition to businesses and citizens, this session is for you. It will showcase a diversity of strategic insights and examples from the field supported by the EU to accelerate the circular economy transition. It also aims to give voice to those inspired and drawn to the circular economy path, as well as gather feedback on the challenges that need to be addressed.
It is taking place during the World Circular Economy Forum 2024, a leading event for circular economy thinkers, doers and leaders to highlight some of the most impactful circular solutions from around the world.
Agenda
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08:30 |
Welcome Coffee & Registration |
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09:00 |
Opening & Welcoming Remarks by DG INTPA & DG NEAR |
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09:15 |
Presentation of EU Policy Proposals on the Circular Economy by DG Environment |
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09:25 |
Are EU initiatives on the circular economy serving as inspiration for policy makers and civil society? Interviews with:
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09:50 |
Do EU initiatives offer sufficient incentives for partner countries to adopt circular practices? Exploring views from partner countries and the private sector, with:
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10:05 |
Audience Interaction via SLIDO: Are EU initiatives a source of inspiration, incentives or merely a form of market leverage? Reaction to the poll results from:
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10:15 |
Strategic Approach for the Support to the Circular Economy Transition Presentation by Bernard Crabbé, Team Leader Environment mainstreaming and circular economy, DG International Partnerships, Unit F2 Environment and Natural Resources |
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10:25 |
Experience from EU funded actions on the ground
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11:25 |
Closing Remarks |
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11:30 |
End |