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The report argues that the plastic industry in India employs lobbying and distraction tactics to protect profits and maintain the production of single-use plastics. It highlights how key legislation, such as the Plastic Waste Management Rules, has been watered down through industry influence, specifically regarding the phase-out of multi-layered plastics. The document also criticizes voluntary corporate pledges from companies like Nestlé, Unilever, and PepsiCo, characterizing them as lacking transparency and relying on 'downcycling' rather than true circularity.

ClientEarth argues that the European Commission's Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy must strictly adhere to environmental laws and the Aarhus Convention to avoid litigation and ensure sustainability. The organization emphasizes the need for regional cooperation and the harmonization of EU rules regarding grid access and offshore hybrid assets to efficiently scale offshore wind capacity, which is expected to reach over 250GW by 2050.

The document argues for a comprehensive AU-EU partnership that integrates the green transition with Africa's broader developmental goals, such as industrialisation and employment. It highlights the critical gap in energy access—with 600 million Africans lacking electricity as of 2018—and the underutilisation of Africa's solar resources. The authors recommend using public finance to de-risk private investment in renewables and addressing 'nexus issues' linking energy to agriculture, the digital economy, and trade. It also notes the tension in countries like Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, and Mozambique, which are pursuing renewable energy while continuing to develop fossil fuel reserves.

The study finds that the composition of mixed municipal waste in Estonia has remained largely stable over the last decade, with biodegradable and packaging waste each making up approximately 32% of the total. While the share of plastic and bio-waste has slightly decreased, there is a significant increase in paper and cardboard packaging, reflecting a decline in the use of traditional waste paper like newspapers. Separately collected packaging containers suffer from high contamination rates (28% on average), particularly in rural areas. WEEE collected at civic amenity sites is dominated by large appliances, heat exchangers, and screens, which account for 89% of the total weight.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute and UNEP analyzes the synergies between SDG targets in Colombia and the department of Antioquia. Using a cross-impact matrix and network analysis, the study identifies 'catalytic' goals—those that most positively influence others—to inform the implementation of the National Development Plan (PND) 2018-2022. Key findings highlight that while national priorities focus on sustainable production and urban impact, regional priorities in Antioquia center on sustainable agriculture, demonstrating that SDG interactions are highly dependent on local contexts.

The report inventories organic waste in Naivasha, Kenya, identifying significant potential for resource recovery from wastewater, faecal sludge, municipal solid waste, and agro-industrial residues. It highlights existing initiatives such as biogas production at Gorge Farm Energy Park and briquette manufacturing by Sanivation, while noting critical data gaps and stakeholder conflicts in waste collection.

The 'Mission Blue' workshop, organized by the BONUS RETURN project, engaged 49 stakeholders from seven countries to develop five prototype interventions to combat eutrophication in the Baltic Sea. Using a three-step 'Cook, Incubation, and Evaluation' methodology, participants combined 21 pre-defined measures across coordination, data, ecotechnologies, and policy categories. The resulting interventions focused on nutrient circularity, ranging from improving knowledge transfer between farmers and authorities to integrating sea-based mussel farming with land-based nutrient management. The report discusses the challenges of operationalizing mission-oriented policies, emphasizing the need to move beyond 'silo' organizational structures, align local capacities with strategic visions, and utilize public procurement to drive circular business models.

The document advocates for a circular economy to replace the linear "take-make-waste" model, which currently results in over 60% of the 100 billion tons of resources flowing into the economy annually ending up as waste or emissions. It proposes three pathways for transition: consuming less, consuming better through sustainable choices and sharing platforms, and implementing systemic changes such as designing products for longevity and introducing policy incentives for recycled materials. The guide highlights that circularity in five key sectors could reduce CO2 emissions by 3.7 billion tons by 2050 and presents a $4.5 trillion economic opportunity.

The document highlights that less than 10% of plastics are recycled in Canada, with over 3 million tonnes entering landfills or the environment annually. It notes that the COVID-19 pandemic increased reliance on single-use plastics and introduced new pollutants like personal protective equipment (PPE), which can contribute microplastic fibres to waterways. The author argues that Canada's linear waste management approach results in an economic loss of nearly CAD 8 billion and recommends a transition to a circular economy, a ban on harmful single-use plastics by 2021, and increased investment in freshwater plastic research.

The document details a workshop focused on transitioning the Öresund region toward a sustainable bioeconomy by 2050. It examines the role of Foodhills, a reference test and pilot plant in Bjuv, Sweden, in achieving circular food production. Key discussions emphasize the need for zero carbon footprints, fully circular resource flows, and climate change adaptation, such as no-tillage and multi-cropping. The report identifies critical success factors including cross-sectoral cooperation, consumer education on environmental footprints, and the pursuit of high-risk, ambitious projects like large-scale greenhouse production of tropical crops.

A letter from the We Mean Business Coalition to G20 leaders arguing that economic recovery from COVID-19 should be paired with climate action to ensure long-term stability and resilience. It advocates for the removal of fossil fuel subsidies, mandatory climate-related financial disclosures, and the requirement that companies receiving public financial assistance adopt science-based targets and TCFD-aligned disclosures.

The author calls on energy ministers attending the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Summit to allocate global stimulus funds toward a sustainable recovery. The text advocates for the IEA's Sustainable Recovery Plan and specific policy targets, such as phasing out coal by 2040 and ending fossil fuel subsidies by 2025, while highlighting the potential for significant job creation and the growing corporate and public support for a green transition.

The document argues that the ETS Innovation Fund should be scaled up by recycling auctioning revenues instead of providing free emission allowances. It recommends prioritising transformational projects in industrial clusters, mandating additionality for renewable electricity to avoid grid-emission accounting errors, and limiting CCS funding to non-abatable process emissions while excluding fossil-based hydrogen and gas.

The report by WWF and Carbon Market Watch argues that the EU Industrial Strategy lacks the specific targets, timelines, and governance structures necessary to achieve climate neutrality in energy-intensive industries. While it welcomes the focus on circularity and the Just Transition Mechanism, the authors highlight critical gaps regarding emission performance standards, the phase-out of free carbon allowances, and the lack of civil society inclusion in new industrial alliances.

Mighty Earth calls on the European Commission to ensure that EU recovery funds for the transport and rubber industries are conditional on commitments to net zero carbon neutrality, zero deforestation, and the protection of human rights and Indigenous land tenure.

The briefing advocates for using the European Green Deal as a blueprint for the EU's post-pandemic recovery, emphasizing that green investments can stimulate short-term economic activity while building long-term resilience. It calls for increased 2030 emission reduction targets, scaled-up green investments, and an integrated approach to clean energy, mobility, and industrial innovation. The document highlights the necessity of aligning financial flows with climate neutrality and accelerating the transition to a circular economy to ensure a sustainable and competitive industrial future for Europe.

GreenCape issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on June 19, 2020, to appoint a Product Development Organisation (PDO) to support the Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP). The project aims to develop viable products or value chains from unwanted manufacturing materials in the Atlantis Industrial Area to improve resource efficiency and reduce landfill waste.

The report evaluates the European Commission's Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) presented on 11 March 2020, arguing that while it makes significant steps in recognizing gaps, it remains too focused on production and products rather than consumption. The authors recommend demand-side policy measures and call for active participation from local, regional, and national authorities to complement EU efforts in transitioning to a circular economy to prevent climate change and ecological collapse.

The document proposes that the African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC) adopt futures literacy and anticipatory governance to move beyond simple forecasting and better implement the African Mining Vision (AMV). It suggests establishing an 'African Futures of Mining' working group, creating action laboratories for collective intelligence, and integrating foresight themes into the annual Africa Forum on Mining to better navigate global uncertainties like the COVID-19 pandemic.

The document examines the European Commission's Industrial Strategy and Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) as tools for achieving climate neutrality and maintaining industrial competitiveness. It advocates for a policy framework that targets net-zero emissions by 2050, promotes a circular economy for low carbon materials, and accelerates clean innovation.