Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society - 2027 · Crafting routes to a circular economy

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: • The cultural dimension of circular economy is better understood. Cultural factors and the potential of cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) are leveraged to foster circular economy in the EU • Scalable, sustainable and inclusive business models are developed with users and stakeholders, leveraging circular practices from CCSI for economic and environmental benefits (e.g. nature…

The transition from a linear to a circular economy[2] is crucial for Europe's prosperity, long term competitiveness and strategic autonomy. This shift can reduce dependence on raw materials, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and waste, limit biodiversity loss, create jobs, and support environmental sustainability.The New European Innovation Agenda[3] recognises circularity as a key challenge to accelerate innovation across the EU. Securing essential resources is…