The EU Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC) is accelerating the transition to a circular economy. Since its unveiling at WCEF2025 in Brazil, experts from the centre have engaged in a flurry of activity to boost the circular economy in EU partner countries. 

“The EU CERC is not just a resource centre; it is a catalyst for change straddling multiple countries,” was how Kari Herlevi, Programme Director at Sitra International Programmes, explained the new centre to the participants at the World Circular Economy Forum 2025.The centre encourages circular economy cooperation between the EU and partner countries among businesses, governments and NGOs. It shares circular economy policy and business know-how from the EU, particularly in electronics, batteries and renewables, infrastructure and construction, as well as industry and mining. Key themes for the centre include ecodesign, extended producer responsibility (EPR), road maps, finance and business support.

Read the full article by David J. Cord here: https://www.sitra.fi/en/news/the-eu-circular-economy-resource-centre-celebrates-an-eventful-start/