International Seminar on Critical Challenges for Transforming Society for a Circular Economy

Following the European Marie Skłodowska-Curie CRESTING project — “Circular Economy: Sustainability Implications and Guiding Progress,” which recently became one of the largest international networks for research and advanced training in the field of circular economy, we are pleased to invite you to attend the “International Seminar on Critical Challenges for a Circular Economy Society Transformation.”

The seminar aims to present, in Portugal, some of the main results, scientific advances, and societal impacts in the field of the circular economy, promoting reflection on emerging opportunities. It will feature the participation of national and international experts and will include the presentation of the book Circular Economy Realities, published by Routledge and edited by Pauline Deutz, Walter J. V. Vermeulen, Rupert J. Baumgartner, Tomás B. Ramos, and Andrea Raggi.

The event is the result of a partnership between the Center for Research in Environment and Sustainability (CENSE) of the Faculty of Science and Technology of NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA FCT), with MARE researcher Diogo Sousa involved in its organization, and benefits from the support of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. The seminar will take place on January 22, 2026, at 3 p.m. in Room 2 of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon.

Admission is free, but prior registration is required. Please register via this link: Registration Form