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Spin the wheel - event recording

This event, organised by the EU-funded projects DEFINITE-CCRI and CircularInvest during the #eugreenweek, highlights the central role of local governments in linking both with the private sector as well as public and private investors. What role can local authorities play in fostering circular economy upskilling and reskilling of the workforce? What can financiers do to support? What are the main bottlenecks, and what potential solutions? These and many other questions were addressed by financing experts, city representatives, and EU policymakers. 

Agenda

Welcome and IntroductionModerator, Nikolai Jacobi, DEFINITE-CCRI Coordinator, Sustainable Resources, Climate and Resilience Team, ICLEI Europe

Scope and objectives of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI)Lucie Blondel, Policy Officer, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation

Circular Economy Project Development Assistance (PDA) for cities and project developersNikolai Jacobi, DEFINITE-CCRI Coordinator, Sustainable Resources, Climate and Resilience Team, ICLEI Europe

Setting the scene – challenges and trends for upskilling the circular transitionMorgane Veillet Lavallée, Senior Researcher at the Circular Jobs Initiative, Circle Economy

Lighting Talks & Panel Discussion

  • Dieter De Smedt manager invest and tech innovation, City of Ghent
  • Pia Nieminen, Senior Policy Advisor, European Investment Bank
  • Heather Matson, Executive Director, Global Head Gender, Diversity & Inclusive Finance, Bankers without Boundaries
  • Morgane Veillet Lavallée, Senior Researcher at the Circular Jobs Initiative, Circle Economy

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