The COST Action CA22124 – ECO4ALL (EU Circular Economy Network for All: Consumer Protection through Reducing, Reusing, Repairing) successfully organized the WG2 & WG4 Webinar entitled “Circular Economy Transition: Legal, Policy and Consumer Dimensions in the Green Transition”, bringing together more than 150 unique participants from across Europe and beyond. The webinar attracted both ECO4ALL members and external stakeholders, demonstrating the growing visibility, relevance, and impact of the ECO4ALL network.
The event provided an interdisciplinary platform for dialogue among researchers, policymakers, public authorities, industry representatives, and civil society, fostering knowledge exchange on the legal, policy, and consumer dimensions of the circular economy transition.
The webinar was opened by Prof. Olesea Plotnic, Chair of COST Action CA22124 – ECO4ALL, who welcomed participants and highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration across disciplines and countries to support consumer-centred circular economy policies. The event was jointly moderated by Prof. Olesea Plotnic and Dr. Dimitra Manou, Leader of Working Group 4.
Participants benefited from insightful presentations delivered by distinguished speakers:
Prof. Margalita Arabidze – Circular Economy and Energy Transition: The Georgian Case;
Prof. Isidora Milošević – Mitigating the Environmental Footprint of Food Systems through Circular Economy, Renewable Energy and Smart Rural Innovations;
Dr. Ljiljana Brašanac-Bosanac – The Importance of Knowledge Transfer, National Bioeconomy Hubs and Memoranda of Understanding for the Development of Circular Bioeconomy Strategies;
Dean Prof. Panayotis Glavinis, who led the interactive Q&A Session and Conclusions, encouraging active dialogue among participants.
The discussions addressed key topics including:
- European Union circular economy policies and regulatory developments;
- Energy transition and national experiences;
- Sustainable food systems and environmental footprint reduction;
- Knowledge transfer and bioeconomy strategies;
- Consumer protection within the green transition.
The active participation and lively discussions reflected the growing engagement of the ECO4ALL community and reinforced the Action’s role as a platform connecting academia, policymakers, industry, and civil society. The webinar also contributed to strengthening cooperation between Working Groups, promoting interdisciplinary dialogue, and supporting future joint research initiatives and scientific publications.
The success of this webinar confirms the increasing capacity of the ECO4ALL network—now comprising more than 600 members from over 50 countries —to generate policy-relevant dialogue and promote innovative, consumer-oriented solutions for the circular economy.
The ECO4ALL Action extends its sincere appreciation to all speakers, moderators, participants, and stakeholders whose valuable contributions made this webinar a success.
Stay connected with ECO4ALL for upcoming webinars, networking activities, and opportunities to collaborate within our growing international research community.
