WHAT WE DO
CircleMED tests solutions that already exist, but that have never been used together. It applies the so-called Multi-actor approach (MAA), targeting end-users needs/opportunities with their involvement all along the project (planning execution, dissemination, demonstration, co-creation and co-ownership of results), moving from one-way “knowledge transfer” of results and ideas to mechanisms that facilitate “knowledge exchange” in networks.
Inputs and evaluation by the end-users (being them citizens/consumers, public authorities, enterprises) are an integral part of the project workflow.
Actions
Citizenship
CircleMED supports the active participation of citizens, understanding how they relate to circular, collaborative and sharing economy, to build knowledge and methods and facilitate the circular transition and promoting socio-economic practices
With this action, the project aims at changing behaviour and influence attitudes of citizens in circular practices, facilitating their understanding, sharing and involvement, both in terms of their role in the green transition, and for the uptake of new collaborative bottom-up approach for the successful implementation of local actions.
Business
CircleMED analyses, tests and implements assessment tools and solutions for the optimisation and implementation of circular economy approaches in local enterprises, enabling circular and climate neutral practices for transition.
This, by increasing the understanding and capacities related to circular economy mechanisms and solutions for businesses, creating interest and generating demand among potential users of the circular assessment tool.
Governance
CircleMED creates a pilot model, to establish a transnational cooperative system to strengthen the Circular Economy in the MED area.
A number of local “Hubs” will be tested, to promote the diffusion of circular and climate-neutral practices and monitor the sustainability of the transition process, while creating dialogue and synergies between all the four helix stakeholders, building political support to sustainable solutions economically and socially benefiting all citizens.
