Introduction to Circular Economy and UNECE Stakeholder Engagement
Explore the concept of Circular Economy focusing on reducing, reusing, recycling, and recovering materials for economic sustainability and environmental quality. Learn about UNECE's role in promoting circular economy principles, stakeholder engagement, and activities aimed at sustainable resource management. Discover how Circular Step encourages cooperation among policymakers, businesses, and stakeholders to drive impactful change.
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CIRCULAR STEP UNECE stakeholder engagement platform INTRO TO CIRCULAR ECONOMY
UNECE & Circular Economy One of the 5 regional commissions of the UN 56 member States in Europe, North America and Asia Circular Economy and the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources is the high-level theme of the 69th Commission Session of UNECE Subprogrammes: Environmental Policy Transport Statistics Economic Cooperation and Integration Sustainable Energy Trade Forest and Forest Industries Housing and Land Management Theme is being integrated into the relevant workstreams Activities include: Capacity building, guideline development, measuring tools, technical assistance projects
WHAT IS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY? An economic system that focuses on reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering materials What is the goal? Economic sustainability through cost & resource savings, new jobs and business opportunities Environmental quality & social equity How can it be achieved? On micro level e.g. through new business models, product design, behavior change On macro level e.g. through updated legislation, strategies, incentives
Interested in CIRCULAR STEP? Join our LinkedIn Group (Link in Chat) WHAT IS CIRCULAR STEP? Activities include: Objectives: Policy research & analysis in specific areas Disseminate knowledge of the definition and principles of the Circular Economy Development of standards & normative tools Sharing of experiences Showcase Circular Economy regulatory frameworks, institutional approaches, policy measures, and business practices Technical assistance Encourage impactful cooperation among policymakers, businesses, and other stakeholders
