WORKSHOP DEDICATED TO WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY – JUNE 05, 2023

2022-2023 years

Linear Economy versus Circular Economy? Consumer versus Professional? Does the consumer have the possibility to opt for sustainable products?

These practical values as well as other aspects were the subject of discussions in the JEAN MONNET ECOCONS WORKSHOP on “The advantages of the circular economy during climate change”, organized on June 5, 2023, on the occasion of the World Environment Day.

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 and is the European Union’s main vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for environmental protection.

The World Environment Day workshop created an opportunity to raise awareness of environmental issues such as environmental pollution, human overpopulation, global warming, sustainable consumption and the advantages of the circular economy in relation to reducing consumerism.

The real challenge of the event was to discuss EU circular economy policies, in addition to national regulatory aspects by leveraging consumer behavior through their daily habits and decisions to opt for demand for products and services included in the circular economy.

The workshop was moderated by the project coordinator Dr. Hab. Olesea Plotnic with the active participation of the speakers: Acad. Alexandru Stratan, Dr. Dorin Cimil, Andrei Cucoș, Denis Macovschi, Dr. Natalia Zamfir, Oxana Paladiciuc, Angela Bostan, Cornelia Cazacu, Dr. Veceaslav Zaporojan, Larisa Tcaci.

Impact of the event:
Encouraging sustainable production among entrepreneurs: Companies should be encouraged to produce sustainable goods and services and consider the full life cycle of products. For example, they could improve product design to be easier to repair or recycle, or consider using reusable or biodegradable packaging.;

Improving waste management: Waste management is an important aspect of the circular economy. Moldova could consider improving recycling and composting infrastructure, as well as promoting waste reduction through education and public awareness programs.

Use of renewable energy: Moldova could consider using renewable energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This could include promoting local production of renewable energy such as solar panels or wind turbines.

The Jean Monnet Chair on the Europeanization of Moldova through a circular economy that works for consumers / ECOCONS is implemented in the period 2022-2025 by the Academy of Economic Studies from Moldova with the support of the Erasmus + Program of the European Union in partnership with the Henri Capitant Association of Legal Culture / AHCCJ and the European Institute for Initiatives, Reforms and Education /ASPIRE.