🇹🇭 Happening now in Bangkok until 28 October, “Circular by Design: Closing Cycles to Open New Business Opportunities” brings together companies across industries to explore practical circular solutions. Organised through the ASEAN Circular Economy Business Alliance (ACEBA), with support from @switchasia and in partnership with the Creative Economy Agency and @TEIThailand, the workshop connects circular thinking with hands-on business innovation. #GlobalGateway @EUinThailand @EUAmbThailand @EU_Partnerships #CircularEconomy #CircularDesign #BusinessInnovation @EU_AseanBC

On 20-21 October in Vientiane, 🇱🇦 the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and @switchasia brought together government, businesses, civil society and academia to refine four sectoral 🔰 action plans under Lao PDR’s Circular Economy Action Plan. Learn more 👉 switch-asia.eu/news/sectoral… #GlobalGateway @EU_Partnerships @euinlaos @EUinASEAN @UNDPasiapac @gggi_hq @Swisscontact @PlanGlobal

🇰🇿 How can circular economy solutions help Kazakhstan turn climate ambition into investment and green growth? 📘 This new @switchasia White Paper explores how sustainable consumption and production and circular economy can support Kazakhstan’s climate commitments, strengthen competitiveness and mobilise finance 👉 switch-asia.eu/resource/harn… #GlobalGateway #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #GreenFinance #EU4CentralAsia @EU_Partnerships @EUinKazakhstan

How can circular design open new business opportunities? Underway in Manila on 20-21 October, “Circular by Design: Closing Cycles to Open New Business Opportunities” brings company teams together to explore practical circular solutions, through ACEBA with support from @switchasia and @DTIDesignCenter #GlobalGateway @EUinthePH @EUAmbPH @EU_Partnerships #CircularEconomy #CircularDesign #BusinessInnovation @EU_AseanBC

What if public purchasing power could accelerate green innovation, create markets for recycled materials, and strengthen resource efficiency? 📃 At the request of the Government of Kazakhstan, @switchasia has developed a comprehensive framework to integrate environmental criteria into the national procurement system. 📚 We are pleased to present 4 new publications 👉 switch-asia.eu/news/paving-t… #GlobalGateway #GreenPublicProcurement #CircularEconomy @EUinKazakhstan @EU_Partnerships

🗣️ The 4th Regional Dialogue on Circular Economy in Central Asia has concluded. 🎯 The next step? Turning policy commitments into concrete action, scaling circular business innovations and mobilising finance for measurable economic and climate benefits 👉 switch-asia.eu/news/from-pol… #GlobalGateway @EUinKazakhstan @EUinKyrgyzstan @EUinTajikistan @EU_Tashkent @EU4Turkmenistan #EU4CentralAsia @EU_Partnerships

On 🗓️ 29 October 2026 ⌚️ 14:00 - 15:30 (Bangkok Time) don't miss the @switchasia and @Green_Europe webinar on 🇪🇺 Securing the Supply Chain: Decoding the EU Critical Raw Materials Act for Asia. Join our speakers. REGISTER 👉 switch-asia.eu/event/securin… #GlobalGateway @EU_Partnerships @EUinCambodia @uni_eropa @euinlaos @EUinMalaysia @EUinMongolia @EUinthePH @EUinThailand @EUDelegationVN @EUASEAN @EUinBangladesh @EU_in_India @EU_Maldives @EUinNepal @EUPakistan @EUinKazakhstan @EUinKyrgyzstan @EUinTajikistan @EU_Tashkent @EUPasifika

🍔 What can a tuna burger tell us about the future of sustainable fisheries? 🐟 Through @switchasia #FijiBlueFishing, edible tuna meat that would otherwise be discarded or underutilised is being transformed into a new food product, demonstrating how circular economy approaches can help create more value from every catch 👉 switch-asia.eu/news/from-fas… #GlobalGateway #FijiBlueFishing #BlueEconomy #CircularEconomy @EU_Partnerships @EUPasifika @CNRsocial_ @IrissCnr @LMMA_Network

📢 Happening now at the ASEAN Circular Economy Forum 2026. Two sessions are currently underway: 🔰 Policies: Perspectives from ASEAN’s Key Movers and Shakers 📊 Circular Economy as a Driver of ASEAN Competitiveness featuring Dr. Zinaida Fadeeva, Team Leader @switchasia 📹 Tune in live: youtube.com/watch?v=6jV8mcRb… @EU_Partnerships @EUinCambodia @uni_eropa @euinlaos @EUinMalaysia @EUinthePH @EUinThailand @EUDelegationVN @EUASEAN @ACSDSD_ASEAN @SEIresearch @gggi_hq @EU_AseanBC

🗓️ On 5 October 2026, @switchasia and the ASEAN Circular Economy Business Alliance (ACEBA) will join the ASEAN Circular Economy Forum in Bangkok. 👥 Our team will speak, moderate and facilitate the three sessions highlighted below, bringing practical knowledge and regional experience on circular business models, policy and partnerships. 🤝 Attending in person? Join the sessions and connect with us to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. We look forward to meeting you there! @EU_Partnerships @EUinCambodia @uni_eropa @euinlaos @EUinMalaysia @EUinthePH @EUinThailand @EUDelegationVN @EUASEAN @ACSDSD_ASEAN @SEIresearch @gggi_hq

🇪🇺 EU sustainability rules are reshaping market expectations for 👕 India’s textile MSMEs. 🔰 From ESPR and the emerging Digital Product Passport to evolving labelling requirements, producers need to prepare for greater circularity, traceability and transparency. Discover how this @switchasia project is taking action 👉 switch-asia.eu/news/eu-susta… #GlobalGateway @EU_Partnerships @EU_in_India @EUAmbIndia @FMCluster @GFAgenda @Centre4RespBiz @sidbiofficial

How can Central Asia strengthen Extended Producer Responsibility systems to support a more circular economy? 🗓️ On 22 October 2026 ⌚️ 16:00 - 18:30 (Bangkok Time), join policymakers, experts and stakeholders to exchange lessons and discuss practical approaches to EPR design and implementation across the region. REGISTER 👉 switch-asia.eu/event/shaping… #GlobalGateway @switchasia @EUinKazakhstan @EUinKyrgyzstan @EUinTajikistan @EU_Tashkent @EU4Turkmenistan #EU4CentralAsia @EU_Partnerships