LEAD GREEN TRANSITION: Use clusters to develop and implement circular economy strategies and action plans

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Thermal-Health Industrial Cluster

The economy in Hajdú-Bihar is strongly influenced by tourism. Due to the landscape, traditions, thermal waters and the knowledge of the University of Debrecen, there are many opportunities and services for recreation, sightseeing, fishing and hunting, gastronomic and cultural events as well as...

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Sustainable Habitat Cluster

The Habitat Cluster Portugal is a dynamic ecosystem, fostering the success of its members within the ever-evolving realms of construction and design. Established in 2009, the cluster highlights how long-term success hinges on the comprehensive integration of the entire Habitat value chain, coupled...

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Cleantech Cluster Upper Austria: Circular Economy Innovation

The topic “Circular Economy Innovation” comprises a service package for cluster companies and many activities for circular economy (workshops, collaborative projects, analysis for material efficiency etc.). Projects and activities within the initiative are for example the EU project MOVECO, a...

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Section 2 on Designation, Creation and Operation of Green Convergence Cluster - Green Convergence Cluster Act (Act on the creation and fostering of green convergence clusters)

The 2021 Green Convergence Cluster Act provides a legal foundation for a series of cluster-related activities under the measure 'Designation, creation and operation of green convergence clusters' (Section 2 of the Act). The supported activities under the measure include the establishment and...

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Innovation in the Green Industry under 'Green New Deal'

The Korean New Deal comprises three key strategies - the Green New Deal, Digital New Deal, and Stronger Safety Net. The Korean government implements various projects/measures under the Green New Deal, one of which is 'Innovation in the Green Industry' which aims to 1) promote prospective businesses...

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The Roadmap for Transformation Towards Circular Economy

The Roadmap for Transformation Towards Circular Economy is one of the strategic projects of the Strategy for Responsible Development. It is a new economic concept in which products, materials and raw materials are to remain in the economy as long as possible and waste generation should be minimized...

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Polish Register of Cleaner Production and Responsible Entrepreneurship

Polish Register of Cleaner Production and Responsible Entrepreneurship was established in 2002 and operates under the leadership of the Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment. The initiative is permanent, with no time limit. The register is a nationwide, publicly available list of firms and...

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GreenEvo - Green Technology Accelerator

GreenEvo - Green Technology Accelerator is a programme of the Ministry of Climate and Environment prepared with a view to promote Polish green technologies. The main objective is the support of Polish environmental technologies in the country and abroad. The programme was designed to help Polish...

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Circular Economy Pilot Cities/Eco-cities

Under the Circular Economy Pilot Cities projects, the Chinese government aims to build 'Eco-cities' that benefit from combining the cluster approach, green transformation, and socioeconomic development. For instance, one of the pilot cities in China, Tianjin is a collaboration effort between China...

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Flanders Industry Innovation Moonshot

Flanders Industry Innovation Moonshot is an industrial innovation programme targeted at Flemish universities, research institutes and industries to develop breakthrough technologies for new climate-friendly processes and products. The Flemish government identified its cluster policy as a potential...