This year’s EU4Environment national conference on “Circular economy for green recovery in Ukraine” commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Centre in Ukraine.
The conference took place on 19 December 2023 in a hybrid format.
The conference was open to all stakeholders interested in and working on issues related to greening industry, Circular Economy, Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP), waste management, and environmental protection.
The conference aimed to highlight and promote resilience and green growth within Ukrainian enterprises by showcasing the benefits of Circular Economy (CE), and RECP in particular. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity to discuss and share experiences and practices on greening Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine. The event covered the main features that enable the implementation of CE nationwide: policy support, national knowledge development, and CE practices.
The expected outcomes were to better understand the concept of CE, its benefits and features within various stakeholder groups, to consolidate efforts to implement CE at the national level in the coming years and to provide clear landmarks for national stakeholders to implement CE and green recovery. Key outcomes included identifying best practices, fostering cooperation, showcasing solutions, and finding pathways to develop CE in Ukraine. Ultimately, the conference aimed to contribute to the sustainable green recovery of Ukraine.