The circular economy - The jobs and growth potential
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EVENT
Apr 15, 2016
00:00 - 00:00
The new Circular Economy Package, published by the European Commission at the end of 2015, aims to stimulate the transition to a more sustainable, circular economy in order to boost global competitiveness, foster sustainable economic growth and generate new jobs. This Policy Dialogue, supported by Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund, brought together a panel of experts in order to explore potential opportunities this might bring for Europe and to discuss the role of the EU in stimulating and supporting this transition. Jyrki Katainen, European Commission Vice-President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, provided the keynote speech. Real-life examples were then presented by representatives from different sectors of society.
The Sustainable Prosperity for Europe (SPfE) Programme explores the foundations and drivers for achieving a sustainable, resilient and competitive European economy.
Prospering within the planetary boundaries requires rethinking our economic model, including our production and consumption patterns, as well as our energy, mobility and food systems. It requires addressing the climate emergency and environmental degradation, as well as becoming smarter with the resources we have. The transition to the world we want must bring both businesses and people along, if it is to succeed.
The Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Agenda provide the direction for travel globally and in Europe, and the SPfE Programme engages in a debate on the drivers and the means for achieving our goals. The Programme focuses on areas where working together across the EU can bring significant benefits to the member states, citizens and businesses and can ensure sustainable prosperity within the limits of this planet.
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