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Join us on 27 May 2026 at 15:00 CEST for the Biodiversity Basics webinar.

When it comes to our impact and dependencies on biodiversity, business as usual is no longer acceptable nor desirable. The Biodiversity Basics webinars aims to get your business up to speed with the fundamentals of the business world’s relationship with biodiversity and everything you need to know to start building a nature positive future. Join us to understand how the latest trends and regulatory requirements in this space can be used as a positive driving force for your business!

 
EU Green Week - Join us in Brussels on 3-4 June

EU Green Week 2026 is fast approaching. Register now to join the Platform’s activities, visit our marketplace stand, and attend the formal launch of our new WS Finance Business Models Report!

 
Driving circular action

Commissioner Roswall and Executive Vice-President Séjourné held talks with key stakeholders today to help shape the Circular Economy Act. Click more to see what they discussed.

 
Circular finance roadmap

A new European Investment Bank report aims to help turn circular goals into financial reality by giving cities and firms the tools to de-risk green investments and build a waste-free future. Read now.

 
Funding the bioeconomy

A new Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group was launched to bridge funding gaps in the sector, helping sustainable, circular EU projects move from lab to full-scale production.

 
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Read how to close the EU's circular investment gap...♻️

 
Circular success factors

Read the new EEA report, which finds that scaling up the circular economy requires so-called win-win models that align profits with social benefits and sustainable consumer choices.

 
Youth powering circularity

Young leaders took centre stage at the 2026 European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform last week, pitching bold ideas to shape the future of sustainable policy. Click below for more.

 
Maintaining the loop

The Commission is proposing a change to the Waste Shipment Regulation that will continue allowing exports of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland. Click more now.

 
Science stays free

Facts don’t take sides, and neither should research. See how the EU is shielding scientists from political pressure to keep our democracy grounded in truth.

 
Danube's toxic tide

A study of the Upper Danube Basin reveals the extent of PFAS contamination in the EU's largest river. Discover more.

 
#ForOurPlanet 2026

Meet the finalists from this year's nature-focused campaign who are restoring our wild spaces. You can also find some tips on how to make a difference with a few simple actions at home.