On 9th March 2022, the members of the European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) gathered in a hybrid form for the Annual General Assembly. The two main items on the agenda were the evaluation of ECRN activities in 2021
read moreOn 24th February, the Circular Plastics Alliance organised a brainstorming session to discuss obstacles and challenges hampering plastics recycling. In line with the participatory and hands-on approach of the CPA, the session featured seven projects presenting real problems
read moreThe international research and demonstration project SYSCHEMIQ has been successfully evaluated and will receive €9.6 million in funding from the Horizon Europe programme. The project will start this year and continue through 2025. ECRN is one of the
read moreThe European Chemical Regions Network contributed to the call for evidence for an impact assessment on the revision of the EU waste framework. In line with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action
read moreIn 2021, ECRN was selected as part of the first circle of core members of the Just Transition Platform Working Group on Chemicals, which supports carbon-intensive regions and the European Commission in developing a common transition vision and
read moreECRN was recently selected as part of the first circle of core members of the Just Transition Platform Working Group on Chemicals. The first meeting of the Working Group took place on 18th November 2021 and was dedicated
read more10th November 2021 – In the framework of the First Global Sustainable Chemistry Week, on 10 November 2021, ECRN organised an online conference to discuss the role of regions as key players in the transition to a sustainable
read moreECRN is glad to welcome the West Pomeranian Chemical Cluster “Green Chemistry” as the first affiliated member of the network. The decision was officially endorsed by ECRN Members during the Extraordinary General Assembly that took place on 4th
read moreECRN has been selected as part of the first circle of core members of the Just Transition Platform (JTP) Working Group on Chemicals. The Working Group will act as a forum for exchanging and developing practical solutions to
read moreAs part of the EU sustainable energy week (EUSEW 2021), the EU Sustainable Energy Awards recognize outstanding individuals and projects for their innovation in energy efficiency and renewables. There are four categories: Engagement; Innovation; Woman in energy; Young
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