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

How can Central Asia turn growing circular economy ambition into stronger climate action, investment and business opportunities? 🗓️ On 12–13 October 2026, the 4th Regional Dialogue in Central Asia will take place in Tajikistan. Join parliamentarians from across Central Asia, government representatives, the EU, businesses, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and development partners. 💻 Hybrid I Register 👉 switch-asia.eu/event/4th-reg… #GlobalGateway @EUinKazakhstan @EUinKyrgyzstan @EUinTajikistan @EU_Tashkent @EU4Turkmenistan #EU4CentralAsia @EU_Partnerships

👟 What if rejected nitrile gloves became high-performance footwear? In Malaysia, Geomax Rubber turns 🧤 glove waste into circular-rubber compounds for soles, sandals & safety footwear. • 8 tonnes of nitrile gloves repurposed/month • 18 glove pairs = 1 pair of eco-soles • Up to 99% recycled material Waste becomes a resource 🔄 Circularity becomes business 👉 switch-asia.eu/resource/geom… #GlobalGateway #ACEBA #Business #Innovation #circulareconomy @EU_Partnerships @EUinMalaysia @EUinASEAN

🔄 Circular technologies need a strong support ecosystem to move from early-stage innovation to mainstream markets. 🔍 In the final panel reflection at @WCEF2026, representatives from DEG India, FEBI, Empretec India Foundation and the @FMCluster explored how finance, policy and capacity development can help remove barriers to growth. 🗣️ Speakers' Highlights #GlobalGateway @WCEF2026 @switchasia @Centre4RespBiz @EU_Partnerships @EUinCambodia @uni_eropa @euinlaos @EUinMalaysia @EUinMongolia @EUinthePH @EUinThailand @EUDelegationVN @EUASEAN @EUinBangladesh @EU_in_India @EUAmbIndia @EU_Maldives @EUinNepal @EUPakistan @EUinKazakhstan @EUinKyrgyzstan @EUinTajikistan @EU_Tashkent @EUPasifika

🚀 Scaling a circular startup takes more than an environmental mission. It requires technical performance, cost competitiveness and integration into global value chains. 👥 During the Scaling Clinics at @WCEF2026, 5 ventures shared their solutions and the practical barriers to growth. ✨ Their experiences highlighted 3 priorities for scaling: long-term corporate off-take agreements, navigating regulatory standards and securing capital suited to hardware-intensive development timelines. 🗣️ Speakers' Highlights #GlobalGateway @WCEF2026 @switchasia @Centre4RespBiz @EU_Partnerships @EUinCambodia @uni_eropa @euinlaos @EUinMalaysia @EUinMongolia @EUinthePH @EUinThailand @EUDelegationVN @EUASEAN @EUinBangladesh @EU_in_India @EUAmbIndia @EU_Maldives @EUinNepal @EUPakistan @EUinKazakhstan @EUinKyrgyzstan @EUinTajikistan @EU_Tashkent @EUPasifika

Circular business models are proving their potential across Asia and Europe. 🎯 The challenge now is to move from successful pilots to wider market adoption. At our @WCEF2026 Accelerator Session, the opening session highlighted how international cooperation can help accelerate this shift. 🤝 Connecting technology, investment and trade networks across the 🇪🇺 EU, India and broader Asian markets can help businesses respond to supply chain and climate pressures, and turn circular solutions into scalable market opportunities. 🗣️ Speakers' Highlights #GlobalGateway @WCEF2026 @switchasia @Centre4RespBiz @EU_Partnerships @EUinCambodia @uni_eropa @euinlaos @EUinMalaysia @EUinMongolia @EUinthePH @EUinThailand @EUDelegationVN @EUASEAN @EUinBangladesh @EU_in_India @EUAmbIndia @EU_Maldives @EUinNepal @EUPakistan @EUinKazakhstan @EUinKyrgyzstan @EUinTajikistan @EU_Tashkent @EUPasifika