News
Below you find a selection of the latest news and developments at Holland Circular Hotspot. Do you have news you want to share? Please contact us.
Lagos Circular Hotspot 2023: Leading the way in circular economy in Sub-Saharan Africa
![Lagos Circular Hotspot 2023: Leading the way in circular economy in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/KOP03883-scaled-e1705936083519-600x387.jpg)
Lagos launched Africa's Circular Economy 2023
Looking Back: World Circular Economy Forum 2023
![Looking Back: World Circular Economy Forum 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WhatsApp-Image-2023-06-12-at-09.52.32-1-e1686747619680-600x418.jpeg)
A recap of the WCEF2023 in Helsinki, Finland
World Circular Economy Forum heads to Brussels in Spring 2024
![World Circular Economy Forum heads to Brussels in Spring 2024](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/yeo-khee-eac7wvnBhkA-unsplash-600x338.jpg)
WCEF2024 will take place in Brussels, Belgium.
Dutch and Irish foundations join forces for a circular economy
![Dutch and Irish foundations join forces for a circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/D26268-0136-600x400.jpg)
New partnership to accelerate circular economy transition in Ireland
The European Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 to be hosted by Slovenia
![The European Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 to be hosted by Slovenia](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/mikita-karasiou-ev8o2gcdJK0-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
CE Hotspot movement will go to Slovenia in 2025!
Learnings: How hubs can drive sustainable development and innovation in the African continent?
![Learnings: How hubs can drive sustainable development and innovation in the African continent?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/african-boy-scaled-e1684506431965-600x596.jpeg)
Read the report 'Circular Economy Hubs Drive African Sustainability'
Open call for host country: European Circular Hotspot Event 2025!
![Open call for host country: European Circular Hotspot Event 2025!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/europe-4689510_1920-600x400.jpg)
European Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 intention
ECESP Annual Conference: Recovery, Open Strategic Autonomy and Resilience
![ECESP Annual Conference: Recovery, Open Strategic Autonomy and Resilience](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_3345-2-600x529.jpg)
ECESP 2023 Annual Conference in Brussels, Feb. 27-28
HCH Stakeholder Event cheers to a successful 2022
![HCH Stakeholder Event cheers to a successful 2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TomasMutsaers_HCH_008-600x400.jpg)
The Dutch HCH network gathered at celebration of new office
Bottrop CE Hotspot: From mining village to the birthplace of 'Transform to Zero' Initiative
![Bottrop CE Hotspot: From mining village to the birthplace of 'Transform to Zero' Initiative](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/1663666824638-600x399.jpg)
The "Transform to Zero' initiative was presented during the event.
Will you host the 2024 Circular Economy Hotspot Event?
![Will you host the 2024 Circular Economy Hotspot Event?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/HCH-MoU-EU-hotspots-600x450.jpg)
Host the 2024 Circular Economy Hotspot Event
Open Call for CE Hotspot 2024
![Open Call for CE Hotspot 2024](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-14.40.40-600x583.png)
Expression of interest for CE Hotspot 2024
Australia: Circular Economy Developments by Jacqueline Cramer
![Australia: Circular Economy Developments by Jacqueline Cramer](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Cramer-Speech-e1657636993692-600x366.png)
Follow Jacqueline Cramer during her Australia visit
Costa Rica Forum 'The Future of Plastics in Circular Economy'
![Costa Rica Forum 'The Future of Plastics in Circular Economy'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1655475285798-600x337.jpeg)
Face-to-face discussion on circular plastics in Latin America
Interview: Circular Developments in the Czech Republic, NL and Worldwide
![Interview: Circular Developments in the Czech Republic, NL and Worldwide](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Freek-Interview-600x428.jpg)
Freek van Eijk interviewed by Prague-based magazine Ecoista
Dutch and Czech Foundations join forces for a circular economy
![Dutch and Czech Foundations join forces for a circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WhatsApp-Image-2022-04-12-at-2.44.58-PM-600x400.jpeg)
Czech and Dutch Circular Hotspots formally signed a Partnership Agreement
Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot
![Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/team1-800x534-1-600x401.jpeg)
Join our team! Apply before April 30th
Holland Circular Hotspot forms partnership with Milgro to promote internationalization CE
![Holland Circular Hotspot forms partnership with Milgro to promote internationalization CE](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_8919-scaled-e1647437121987-600x271.jpeg)
A new partnership to accelerate the international circular transition
Building a circular future – An interview with Jacqueline Cramer
![Building a circular future – An interview with Jacqueline Cramer](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jacqueline-600x440.png)
How to build a global circular future: takeaways from Jacqueline Cramer
Presenting Europe's circular economy to the world - an international conversation at the World Expo in Dubai
![Presenting Europe's circular economy to the world - an international conversation at the World Expo in Dubai](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1C6A1659-600x400.jpg)
Europe’s work for the transition to the circular economy in Expo 2020 Dubai
Holland Circular Hotspot to take part in the European Circular Days at Dubai2020Expo
![Holland Circular Hotspot to take part in the European Circular Days at Dubai2020Expo](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/dubai-SM-600x314.png)
Circular Europe Days at the Dubai EXPO
Dutch embassies share experiences on building international CE framework
![Dutch embassies share experiences on building international CE framework](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Morning-Session-e1638357910455-600x307.png)
Representatives presented their experiences in circular economy
The CE Hotspot event goes Global: 2023 edition will take place in Nigeria, Ireland, and Chile!
![The CE Hotspot event goes Global: 2023 edition will take place in Nigeria, Ireland, and Chile!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Schermafbeelding-2021-11-17-om-13.15.14-600x335.png)
Historic decision on the organisation of the CE Hotspot event in 2023
Dutch Circular Day 2021 in Poland
![Dutch Circular Day 2021 in Poland](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Mazovia-e1636638112550-600x529.jpeg)
Dutch conference within the framework of Circular Week
Dutch and Nordic Circular Hotspots formalize collaboration
![Dutch and Nordic Circular Hotspots formalize collaboration](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/6-600x450.jpeg)
Dutch and Nordic Circular Hotspots formally signed a Partnership Agreement
Open Call for CE Hotspot 2023
![Open Call for CE Hotspot 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3761509-600x450.jpg)
Call for hosting the Circular Economy Hotspot 2023 opens
Launch of the Circular Business Platform Lagos
![Launch of the Circular Business Platform Lagos](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/PAT_8282-600x400.jpg)
Discover the circular transition of Nigeria!
New publication Circular Insider - A Speed Date with Circular Economy Frontrunners
![New publication Circular Insider - A Speed Date with Circular Economy Frontrunners](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screenshot-2021-07-20-at-11.11.21-600x363.png)
An interview with Freek van Eijk in the brand new Slovenia publication
How Holland Circular Hotspot inspired and energised the Nordics
![How Holland Circular Hotspot inspired and energised the Nordics](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Peter-Michel-Heilmann-600x600.jpeg)
Peter Michel Heilmann, Managing Partner at Nordic Circular Hotspot
Renewed webpage on circular tools
![Renewed webpage on circular tools](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/leon-vbxyFxlgpjM-unsplash-1-600x400.jpg)
Find our overview of valuable resources and tools
Sharing lessons learnt on governance
![Sharing lessons learnt on governance](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jacqueline-600x440.png)
Invitation to circular hotspots
Holland Circular Hotspot joins the European CE Stakeholder Platform (ECESP)
![Holland Circular Hotspot joins the European CE Stakeholder Platform (ECESP)](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/eu-cec-stakeholder-platform.jpg)
Collaboration for a European circular economy
Official launch of Australian Circular Economy Hub with HCH Chair
![Official launch of Australian Circular Economy Hub with HCH Chair](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Schermafbeelding-2020-12-18-om-08.46.45-600x403.png)
Watch the highlights of the official event
Circular Economy & Waste management: Business opportunities in France
![Circular Economy & Waste management: Business opportunities in France](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IM150316NE004-4B9A1497-1-600x900.jpg)
Report of the online French-Dutch meet-up
Australia and Waste: A changing mindset
![Australia and Waste: A changing mindset](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Dai-Forterre-600x450.jpeg)
Dutch-Australian efforts for a circular economy
An introduction to the African Circular Economy Network
![An introduction to the African Circular Economy Network](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/strejman141000087-600x600.jpg)
Collaboration across continents for accelerating an African CE transition