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1CORE webinar - Circular Economy Challenges and Opportunities in an Evolving European Landscape

1CORE webinar Circular Economy

Challenges and Opportunities in an Evolving European Landscape

18 March 2026 | 15:30 CET | MS Teams

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Are you curious to learn about the role of the Circular Economy approach in building a sustainable future? 

Would you be interested in understanding its practical implications across key fields such as green chemistry, urban infrastructure management and food surplus recovery?

Join us online on Global Recycling Day – 18 March 2026 at 15.30 – for the webinar CIRCULAR ECONOMY - Challenges and Opportunities in an Evolving European Landscape, organised by the 4EU+ Alliance with the participation of experts from the University of Milan and 4EU+ Associated partners.


About the Webinar

On the occasion of Global Recycling Day 2026, the webinar will explore how the transition to sustainable models is transforming industrial sectors, referencing recent European initiatives such as the Circular Economy Act, the Clean Industry Act, and the European Green Deal. Three case studies from different fields will demonstrate practical applications of innovative approaches to building a sustainable future in a rapidly changing world. The session will encourage dialogue between academia and societal actors, featuring experts from the 4EU+ Alliance’s associated partners – the Municipality of Milan, the City of Warsaw and the Cariplo Foundation.


Meet the speakers

Alessandro Banterle

Vice-Rector for Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, University of Milan

Michał Lejk

Deputy Director of the Infrastructure Department, City of Warsaw

Lorenza Sganzetta

Food Poverty Office, Milan Food Policy, Municipality of Milan

Mirko Magni

Researcher, Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan

Diana Pozzoli

Deputy Director of the Scientific Research Area, Cariplo Foundation



Chaired by

Antonella Baldi

Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of Milan



Farewell remarks by

Francesca C. Villata

Rector’s Delegate for the 4EU+ European Alliance, University of Milan


Learn more about the speakers of the webinar and their expertise here.


Download the leaflet with the programme here.


The webinar is organised in the context of 1CORE – Task 4.5 (Disseminating the values of a green, digital and resilient 4EU+ Alliance).