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EU Environment and Climate @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu · 16h

When you drop clothes off at a recycling bin, where do they actually go? 👚♻️ True textile-to-textile recycling currently accounts for just 1% of production globally. New research shows the positive environmental impacts of increasing that to 10% in the EU 👉 link.europa.eu/xfrC3y

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 16h

People need to understand why and how they should change the way they act. Today's Circularity Communicated Conference shows how the circular.ie project is using communication to make the circular economy a reality. ➡️bit.ly/4dezlLv

Photo of Claire Downey, Ladeja Godina Košir and Cillian Lohan on the stage

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The circular transition needs people with the right skills. 🌍 Circle Academy helps organisations and individuals develop practical circular economy expertise through engaging, gamified learning. 🎯 Learn. Apply. Track. Certify. Find out more at bit.ly/4rWznOh

Circle Academy: a gamified learning platform to boost the adoption of circular skills

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📖 Check out this interactive flipbook from LET'S GO CIRCULAR! It contains the results, recommendations and good practices from 10 European cities paving the way towards a circular economy 💡A valuable source of inspiration for other cities looking to go circular!👉 bit.ly/4xKr6Or

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This conference will explore how digital sustainability skills can drive innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth across Europe. Part of the European Skills & VET Week 2026. 09:00–14:30 CEST on 30 September, Brussels + online. bit.ly/4rqrwIg

European Digital Sustainability Skills Conference

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Circular.ie initiative aims to open up the circular economy to everyone. Its inaugural conference will focus on communicating the circular economy: how to tell people about it and how to get them involved. 🕝 In person on 30 Sept, Dublin. bit.ly/4jqYoyu

Circularity communicated. September 30th 2026, The National Gallery. Moments that matter.

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Want to learn more about EPR in packaging? Have a look at this toolbox. It contains detailed training materials, practical country examples and a set of FAQs. There are 3 modules, covering roles and responsibilities, collection and sorting of packaging waste, and recycling. ➡️bit.ly/46K7jUn

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📢 Have an idea to share at the Procura+ Conference 2027? The call for proposals is open for two Market Lounge sessions: ✅ Policies & Strategies: implementing procurement ✅ Guidance & Tools: initiatives that support impactful procurement 🗓️ Submit your proposal by 30 September, 17:00 CEST.

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

👚 Worn to last - Designing circular fashion Join our #EUCircularTalks on textile waste and circularity, featuring key findings from Generation Climate Europe's report on textile waste in the EU 📆 5 October 🕙 10:00–12:00 CEST 👉Register: bit.ly/4AjJnVj @climateeurope.bsky.social

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Interested in how to shift solutions addressing environmental pollution and ecosystem restoration from "good idea" to "wide-scale implementation"? That's the subject of our next #EUCircularTalk. 🕝 14:00-16:00 CEST, 24 September Read all about it and register now: bit.ly/4gim5HG

#EU Circular Talk. Scaling Circular Solutions for a Clean Environment. From Innovation to Market Uptake. 24 September 14:00-16:00 CEST

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A WCEF2026 accelerator session looking at what we can learn from the Nordic cities going circular Focus on: 💠 Business models and the sharing economy in dense urban areas 💠 What Nordic cities have achieved, and where they still have a way to go. 🕝 Online, 14:00–16:00 CEST, 18 Sept bit.ly/4j7vOCa

Event banner with a Nordic city landscape and the words "Nordic Stage: The circular city upclose – a WCEF2026 accelerator session".

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Looking to turn sustainability ideas into action? 🌱♻️ 🎓 No technical background required 🏆 Awards and prizes available 📜 Certificate of participation 🌍 Build connections within the Regenerative Europe network Note: The event will be in Spanish. More info👉 [bit.ly/46wDOVZ]

The CORE (Creating Opportunities for Regenerative Design and Circular Economy in Europe) project is hosting a 2-day in person Regenerative Europe Ideathon in Malaga on 18-19 September.

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Circular City Centre – C3 is an EU initiative which helps EU cities and regions turn hopeful plans into tangible action. A new call for applicants for their 2 programmes is now open (no charge for municipalities)! 🕝 Online Q&A sessions on 29.9 and 20.10. Apply by 13.11! bit.ly/4xvhzLc

The circular City Centre – C3 – Supporting cities in their circular transition. Two free advisory programmes for cities and regions! Apply by 13 November. Q&A sessions: 29 September & 20 October

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📣Interested in supporting the sustainability transition in healthcare? Join the second briefing on the #suHCO call for tenders to learn about the PCP process, tender requirements, key deadlines and more. 21 September, 10:00-11:30 More info👉 bit.ly/4rdoyqy

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🌱💻How can Europe build a workforce ready for a sustainable digital future? The Digital4Sustainability project is working on this. See how digital sustainability skills can drive innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth across Europe! ➡️More details on the event: bit.ly/3UQM6W4

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🎯The European Commission's Joint Research Centre will be consulting stakeholders on the methodological reports it has prepared on the ESPR. Workshops will look at 2 at a time, then a survey will gather feedback. The consultation period will run from 9.2026 to 12.2027. ➡️ bit.ly/3V5U6CC

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📣Are you doing #research on how state-of-the-art AI methods can contribute to sustainable disassembly, resource recovery and waste treatment? The Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence journal is looking for contributions Submit by 31.1.2027 ➡️ bit.ly/4ipvhvj #ArtificialIntelligence #CircularEconomy

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

How does the circular economy help preserve biodiversity? That's the focus of this conference organised by IUCN and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Interested? Then register now: it's in person only and spaces are limited! ➡️17 September, Brussels. bit.ly/4cwXHQ6

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

♻️ Have you registered for our next #EUCircularTalks? Join the discussion on how innovative environmental technologies can move from innovation to market uptake. 📅 24 September, 14:00-16:00 CEST 👉 Register: bit.ly/4gim5HG #CircularEconomy #SustainableBusiness

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

How about a course on sustainable packaging design in a circular economy? Learn about key business strategies, how to use bio-based materials in products and how packaging can be made circular. Start anytime. It will take you 6 weeks, working +/- 3-4 hours a week. ➡️bit.ly/4iM9JZM

MOOC on sustainable packaging design in a circular economy

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Want to apply for the Circular Economy Awards for the Western Balkan region? The call for applications is open! They are looking for stakeholders demonstrating measurable circular impact. Open to stakeholders based or operating in the Western Balkans. Apply by 10 Sept! ➡️bit.ly/4ydyNxi

Open call for the second Circular Economy Awards for the Western Balkan region

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The WEEE Forum is coming! The focus is Extended Producer Responsibility and electronic waste management. It aims to explore practical solutions and policies for a more circular and sustainable electronics sector. Interested? Then register! 🕝 In person, 17–18 September in Dublin. 👉 bit.ly/4626VQS

From challenge to change: Extended Producer Responsibility in a new policy era. Dublin, 17-18 September. WEEE Forum and Ireland2026.com logos

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Interested in remediation technologies? Remtech Europe will focus on ways to bring contaminated land and water back into use. Includes 46 sessions on topics such as PFAS treatment for contaminated water. 🕝 14-18.9: 14-15.9 online, 16-18.9 hybrid. No charge to attend! 👉 bit.ly/4qOIK1P

Ferrara Expo. REMTech Europe. 14-18 September 2026 (14-15 Sept online, 16-18 Sept in presence or hybrid)

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Interested in how to shift solutions addressing environmental pollution and ecosystem restoration from "good idea" to "wide-scale implementation"? That's the subject of our next #EUCircularTalk. 14:00-16:00 CEST, 24 September Read all about it and register now: bit.ly/4gim5HG

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Interested in an online course on circular fashion? 5 modules: 👗 Introduction to design for circularity 💡 The role of ecosystems in fashion. ♻️ Design for disassembly and recycling 🍃 Biobased materials for textiles 💶 Circular retail models. 4-6 hours of work each week for 5 weeks. ➡️bit.ly/4qCwHnY

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Circular fashion: Design, science and value in a sustainable clothing industry

European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform - A joint initiative by the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Interested in how deep tech meets the circular economy? 3 online master's degrees are tackling just this field! Tuition-free for eligible applicants from EU Member States and Digital Europe Programme associated countries. They start in October; apply by 25.9! ➡️bit.ly/4ynDBAv

Tuition-free Master's. Digital deep tech driven circular economy for eligible EU-DEP applicants. 18 months, online. First cohort starts October 2026. Language: English, 90 ECTS. QR codes for MBA and MSc registration

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

♻️ How can innovative environmental technologies successfully reach the market? Join the next #EUCircularTalk to explore pathways from innovation to market uptake. 📅 24 September, 14:00-16:00 CEST Read all about it and register now: bit.ly/4gim5HG

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Assessment and perspectives of European waste laws This conference will look at how the European regulatory framework has evolved, how it has been transposed, and how local actors have interpreted, adapted and contested it. 🕝 Paris, 8-9.10, in person + in English. Book by 27.9! ➡️bit.ly/4ijtbge

Assessment and perspectives of European waste laws. 8-9 October 2026, 1 rue Guy de la Brosse, 75005 Paris. Logos of the Pantheon-Assas University Paris and the European Commission

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Interested in an e-course on plastic in the circular economy? It will teach you all about plastic and packaging composition and management from collection to end of life, with a focus on the potential for second life through innovative solutions and responsible behaviour. ➡️bit.ly/4gf2kiO

EDU4PlastiCircular Erasmus project. Education for Plastic in a Circular and Climate-Neutral Economy. Preventing Waste Ending Up into the Environment. Co-funded by the European Union

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Interested in financing-related calls for circular economy proposals and projects? We have a list on our website with brief descriptions and deadlines, and links to more detailed articles on each one. From Horizon Europe to Swedish Innovation Agency! ➡️bit.ly/4fYaugS

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Circular Packaging Challenge 2026! 4 challenges: circular materials, packaging reduction, packaging technologies, and digital solutions for circular systems. Rewards: visibility, networking, money + financing for 2+ pilot projects. Apply by 23:59 CEST on 18.9. ➡️bit.ly/4bKpVXj

3rd edition - Circular Packaging Challenge

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The ECESP website is now back on line! Thanks for your patience.

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

For the last week, the ECESP website has been experiencing major technical problems: we cannot add or update content, the website is only partially accessible to the public and it is not possible to submit content. We'll post when the problems have been resolved. Thank you for your patience!

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Need to build up your skills for DPPs? National College of Ireland's Cloud Competency Centre is launching three free, live, online evening courses: 💡Circular economy foundations: 31.8-10.9 💡Circular economy data & metrics: 21.9-8.10 💡ESG data management for circularity: 19.10-3.11 ➡️bit.ly/3S0a3ZZ

Free programme. Three modules. One mission: circular economy. Free upskilling for professionals building the sustainable, digital economy.

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Interested in financing-related calls for circular economy proposals and projects? See our list of brief descriptions and deadlines, and a link to more detailed articles. ➡️bit.ly/4fYaugS

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Did you miss our last #EUCircularTalk? It shared the new Ellen MacArthur Foundation report and looked at updates and key developments since the Bioeconomy Strategy was published. You can always watch the hour-long session again! The recording is available on our website: bit.ly/4wc4hmG

#EU Circular Talks. Circular by nature: a policy agenda for bio-based materials in a circular economy. 15 July, 13:00-14:00 CEST. Logos of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the ECESP

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Interested in how green skills needs are changing? This webinar will explore how Europe is building the workforce it needs to deliver its circular ambitions by 2030. 🗓️13:00-14:15 CEST on 17 July ➡️ bit.ly/4hfseoz

Building an inclusive green workforce for Europe's circular future: Lessons from research, industry, academia and policy on green skills for 2030. Online 13:00-14:15 CEST on 17 July. Logos of W2W, Suez, ISWA, Circular Flanders, VUB and VTT

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our next #EUCircularTalk will look at bio-based materials. Join experts to explore the latest policy developments, challenges and opportunities for the circular bioeconomy. 📅 15 July, 13:00-14:00 CEST 👉 Meet the speakers, explore the agenda and register: bit.ly/4wc4hmG

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Find out about the European Environmental Bureau's new report, CEMENT IT BETTER: Unlocking Low-Carbon Concrete in Europe. Join leading innovators and industry pioneers who are bringing near-zero-carbon cement and concrete to market! 🕝 10:00-11:30 CEST on 13 July on Teams ➡️bit.ly/4h4aNax

Save the date 13 July 2026. Time 10:00-11:30 CEST. Webinar Unlocking low-carbon concrete in Europe. EEB - European Environmental Bureau. QR code for registration

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

How can finance accelerate circular plastics?♻️ ➡️Join the latest JICE webinar bringing together leading EU public promotional banks and institutions to help unlock investment for a more circular economy. Join this webinar! 📅 8 July | 10:00–12:00 CEST 👉 More details & registration bit.ly/4ya7KDT

Webinar series organised by the Joint Initiative on Circular Economy on Financing the circular transition Focus: Plastics Online 10:00-12-00 on 8 July

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is organising a webinar to launch their latest policy brief: Design it right: Make circular systems the norm. The brief focuses on 3 key systems: product, agriculture and urban planning. 🕝 7 July at 08:30-10:00 GMT+1 ➡️bit.ly/4vF4oHf

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🔋How can companies prepare for the battery Digital Product Passport? ➡️Join our follow-up webinar on 7 July, 10:00-12:00 CEST, for a practical look at DPP requirements, industry challenges and next steps ahead of the 2027 Batteries Regulation deadline. ➡️Deadline 3 July at 23:59 CEST. bit.ly/44HYFo8

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

☝️How can cities and regions drive the circular transition? ➡️CCRI is helping cities and regions across Europe put the circular economy into practice. ➡️Take the 15-minute survey, share your perspective and help shape stronger circular action. Your input matters! bit.ly/44AjEJx

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Join the next hashtag#EUCircularTalk for the European launch of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation report Circular by nature: a policy agenda for bio-based materials in a circular economy. 📅 15 July 2026 🕙 13:00-14:00 CEST 👉 Register now: bit.ly/4wc4hmG

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Last week, the European Economic and Social Committee adopted an opinion on the future Circular Economy Act. The ECESP contributed to it: the Coordination Group co-chair, Ladeja Godina Košir, advised on it and input was collected during the 2026 ECESP Annual Conference. ➡️ bit.ly/4eL4iXk

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Generation Climate Europe is holding a youth dialogue on textile waste. Come and discuss curbing ultra-fast fashion, regulating textile waste and advancing circular solutions for the textile sector. 🕝 In person at 08:00-09:15 CEST on 30 June. For registration details 👉 bit.ly/3SvjUqz

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Are you working on a project connected to the circular economy in the food or agriculture sectors? The Growing Regenerative Futures acceleration programme offers practical training. Open to participants in Spain, Italy, Greece and Austria. Apply by 8 July! ➡️bit.ly/4eNiCyL

Growing Regenerative Futures. Training and mentorship programme. Apply by 8 July

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The European Commission is looking for people interested in joining the STEAM Executive Panel It advises on skills needs in STEM sectors as well as on approaches to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) that can support skills development. Apply by 5 July! bit.ly/4gDlNLK

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🌱 How can bio-based materials support a circular economy? Join the next #EUCircularTalk for the European launch of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation report Circular by nature and a discussion on implementing the EU Bioeconomy Strategy. 📅 15 July 🕙 13:00 to 14:00 CEST 👉 Registration: bit.ly/4wc4hmG

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The Joint Initiative on Circular Economy (JICE) is launching a webinar on financing challenges and opportunities in circular buildings and construction. 📅 24 June | 10:00–12:00 CEST 👉 Programme & registration bit.ly/4y23Gpp

Webinar series organised by the Joint Initiative on Circular Economy on Financing the circular transition. Focus: Buildings. Online - 10:00 - 12:00 CEST on 24 June

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