NAVIGATING CIRCULAR

SYSTEM CHANGE

Enthusiastic team has significantly contributed to the

understanding and implementation of the circular economy in

Central and Eastern Europe.

There must have been something in the stars in the first week of May 2016. I received Université de Montréal’s highest distinction, Doctor of the University honoris causa, and Circular Change began its journey. Coincidence, or a sign of the circular economy’s time to come?

Circular Change is unique in building lasting bridges between academic research and international practice. My collaboration with Ladeja Godina Košir has been especially meaningful: she contributed a chapter to the Springer-published The Kyoto Post-COVID Manifesto for Global Economics.

As former Ambassador of Italy to Slovenia, I am pleased to recall that the Italian Embassy and the Italian Trade Office in Ljubljana were active partners of Circular Change from its very beginning in 2016. We brought the Italian perspective into the Circular Change framework and contributed to the international effort that helped shape the success story it has become.

Ten years already — unbelievable. Circular Change is a business, a story and a vision built with courage and heart. I am proud to be your friend.

Circular Change is unique in bringing together a diverse range of Europeans from government, business and NGOs — with a rare emphasis on inspiration, trust and meaningful connections.

Circular Change brings knowledge, integrity and passion to the work of building a better world. It is inspiring to see the circular economy connections between the Netherlands and Slovenia deepen, grow and create impact.

Circular Change combines visionary thinking with genuine human connection. Our work together on Montenegro’s Circular Economy Roadmap showed how trust, courage and shared values can turn cooperation into lasting impact.

I still remember the first Circular Change conference very clearly. What makes Circular Change unique is that it bravely walks into the world - and at the same time brings the world to Slovenia.