CIRCULAR STEP UNECE stakeholder engagement platform UNECE amp Circular Economy One of the 5 regional commissions of the UN 56 member States in Europe North America and Asia Subprogrammes ID: 1006485
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1. INTRO TO CIRCULAR ECONOMYCIRCULAR STEP – UNECE stakeholder engagement platform
2. UNECE & Circular EconomyOne of the 5 regional commissions of the UN56 member States in Europe, North America and AsiaSubprogrammes:Environmental PolicyTransportStatisticsEconomic Cooperation and IntegrationSustainable EnergyTradeForest and Forest IndustriesHousing and Land Management“Circular Economy and the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources” is the high-level theme of the 69th Commission Session of UNECETheme is being integrated into the relevant workstreamsActivities include: Capacity building, guideline development, measuring tools, technical assistance projects
3. 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 opportunitiesEnvironmental quality & social equityHow can it be achieved?On micro level e.g. through new business models, product design, behavior changeOn macro level e.g. through updated legislation, strategies, incentives
4. WHAT IS CIRCULAR STEP?Activities include:Policy research & analysis in specific areasDevelopment of standards & normative toolsSharing of experiencesTechnical assistanceInterested in CIRCULAR STEP? Join our LinkedIn Group (Link in Chat)Objectives:Disseminate knowledge of the definition and principles of the Circular Economy Showcase Circular Economy regulatory frameworks, institutional approaches, policy measures, and business practicesEncourage impactful cooperation among policymakers, businesses, and other stakeholders