During the recent Nordic Circular Summit 2023, we brought together senior figures from various sectors to engage in a candid discussion about the development of circular economy in the Nordics. The conversation highlighted the nuances of transition as a concept, the necessity of systemic change, the agency we have to instigate it — and the imperative of ensuring a just transition.

As our last event of this year, we hosted a seasonal event where we shared a preview of a project we have been working on recently — a Nordic overview of circular policies. Did you have time to check it out? No worries if not, the event is available online so you can still tune in to find out the most important policy developments in the Nordics.

The Finnish Climate Fund (Ilmastorahasto) is the newest partner of the Nordic Circular Hotspot — let’s welcome them to the network! The Finnish Climate Fund is a Finnish state-owned special-assignment company. Its operations focus on combating climate change, boosting the low-carbon industry and promoting digitalisation.

In an era where global challenges demand innovative solutions, the Nordic Circular Summit 2023 in Reykjavik brought together visionaries, sustainability leaders and the business community to consider the human factors at the heart of the circular economy. This article explores the insights shared by speakers and arising from conversations with the audience and the CE community at large, shedding light on the crucial role of human elements in the transition to a circular economy.

Kaunas University of Technology is a public research university located in Kaunas, Lithuania. Since 1922, KTU has been one of Lithuania's top science education centres. Its Institute of Environmental Engineering conducts research in practical engineering, management and political solutions to the issues of environmental quality. Now, KTU is also the newest member of the Nordic Circular Hotspot Partnership Programme.

CECE is the Research Center for Sustainable Circular Economy based at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) and it brings together multidisciplinary research on sustainable circular economy, conducted in cooperation with Finnish and international research units. It is also the most recent addition the the NCH Partnership Programme.

Welcome to the Nordic Circular Hotspot Partnership Programme, Halmstad University. This year, Halmstad University celebrates 40 years as an independent university. The anniversary highlights what has made Halmstad University the creative and innovative university that it is today, with focus areas from innovation and sustainable business development to smart cities and communities and multidisciplinary materials research.

The Swedish School of Textiles (University of Borås) believes their unique melting pot of solid knowledge, cutting-edge research, and interdisciplinary approach will lay the foundation for the sustainable lifestyle of the future. Their research deals with everything from fibres and recycling to design and textile management. Now, we are very excited to welcome them to the Nordic Circular Hotspot Partnership Programme!

Next Nordic Circular Summit will take place in Helsinki, Finland, in November 2024! 🇫🇮 Do you already know you want to take part in the NCS2024? Let us know now!