Wales recently announced it’s delight to host the European Circular Economy Hotspot 2024 and have since then released more details of the event and how to get involved.

The event fosters international collaboration and provides an opportunity to network and discuss how we can advance circular economy practices.

The European Circular Economy Hotspot is an annual event that began in the Netherlands in 2016. It is hosted in different locations each year, with each region chosen for its innovative and best practices in developing a circular economy. Previous hosts include Dublin, Bottrop in Germany, Catalonia, Belgium, Scotland, and Luxembourg.

Circular Economy Hotspot Cymru 2024 offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from Wales, where the wellbeing of future generations is at the heart of decision-making. Wales has made significant strides towards a sustainable, circular economy.

Wales has achieved notable success, including being ranked second in the world for recycling. Our circular economy strategy, Beyond Recycling, focuses on embedding circular practices in production, reducing consumption through increased reuse, repair, and food waste prevention. This strategy supports Wales’ ambition to decarbonise and become a net-zero and zero-waste nation by 2050.

The conference will highlight the importance of circular economy principles in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It will showcase the collaborative, partnership-led approach to these goals and encourage attendees to share ideas, best practices, and innovations across sectors and borders.

Information regarding a detailed programme of events along with how to get involved can be found here: Circular Economy Hotspot Cymru 7 – 9 October 2024