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ECRN contribution to the Scoping Paper of the JTP Working Group on Chemicals

In 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

SUMMARY: First meeting of the Just Transition Platform (JTP) Working Group on Chemicals

ECRN 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

EVENT FOLLOW-UP – ECRN Conference: EU regions as key players in the transition to the sustainable and circular chemical sector

10th 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

ECRN welcomes its first affiliated member, the West Pomeranian Chemical Cluster “Green Chemistry”

ECRN 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

ECRN selected for the JTP Working Group on Chemicals

ECRN 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

PERFORM project from Delft, Zuid-Holland nominated for the EUSEW Citizens’ Award 2021!

As 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

New actions announced by the European Circular Plastics Alliance

The Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA) has announced new important actions to achieve at least 10 million tones of recycled plastics by 2025: The adoption of a new roadmap to 2025, which will be regularly updated based on the

World Circular Economy Forum: Dutch Provinces present their innovative approach

15 September 2021 – On 15 September, as part of the World Circular Economy Forum, Drenthe regional minister Tjisse Stelpstra joined the accelerator session on circularity in cities and regions. Together with Cora Smelik (Regional Minister – Flevoland),

Thematic Smart Specialisation Platforms (S3 Platforms) Steering Committee meeting

1-2 July 2021 – The S3 Platforms Steering Committee meeting brought together the EU Commission, European regions, and the industry of the S3 Partnerships community to share relevant EU policy updates and upcoming initiatives, renew commitments, and exchange