Economía circular

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La transición hacia una economía circular ocupa un lugar destacado en la agenda del CESE como solución para luchar contra la crisis climática y proteger nuestro planeta. Es una gran oportunidad para la sociedad civil, ya que puede contribuir a:

  • incrementar la competitividad de la industria europea,
  • fomentar el crecimiento económico sostenible;
  • generar nuevos puestos de trabajo.

El modelo de producción y consumo basado en «extraer, producir y desperdiciar» que sigue dominando nuestra economía en la actualidad no solo despilfarra recursos, sino que también socava la lucha contra el cambio climático. A diferencia de la economía lineal, la economía circular se basa en un diseño regenerativo y reparador que se centra en la creación y retención de valor económico y que aborda retos medioambientales mundiales como el cambio climático, la pérdida de biodiversidad y la contaminación, al tiempo que genera beneficios económicos.

La buena noticia es que la transición circular ya se está produciendo sobre el terreno. Las partes interesadas de la sociedad civil —incluidas las empresas, los sindicatos, el mundo académico y las comunidades de conocimiento, las organizaciones juveniles, así como las ONG y otros grupos de interés— están creando y aplicando numerosas iniciativas circulares a nivel local y regional. Catalizar las soluciones circulares y el liderazgo de las partes interesadas pertinentes es la mejor manera de que Europa acelere la transición hacia una economía circular.

Como tal, la Plataforma Europea de Partes Interesadas de la Economía Circular —una iniciativa conjunta del CESE y de la Comisión Europea— es una plataforma creada en 2017 para reunir a la comunidad de la economía circular en Europa. La plataforma impulsada por las partes interesadas respalda la transición de Europa hacia una economía circular mediante el fomento del diálogo y el intercambio de conocimientos y buenas prácticas.

  • En curso (updated on 04/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Riferimento
    INT/1113-EESC-2025-03939-00-00
    Employers - GR I
    Romania
    Plenary session number
    605
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    The exploratory opinion examines how to balance the economic benefits of tourism with the protection of local communities by regulating short-term rentals, mitigating over-tourism, strengthening connectivity, and promoting sustainable, inclusive tourism across Europe.

  • En curso (updated on 04/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Riferimento
    INT/1112-EESC
    Employers - GR I
    Austria
    Plenary session number
    605
    -

    This exploratory opinion on the request of the Cyprus Council presidency is focused on the implementation of the Startups and Scaleup Strategy, with particular emphasis on the forthcoming European Innovation Act (EIA), planned for 2026. The EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy seeks to make Europe the leading hub for launching and expanding global technology-driven companies, including deep tech ventures. 

  • En curso (updated on 18/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 16/09/2025
    Riferimento
    TEN/862-EESC
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Romania
    Plenary session number
    604
    -
  • Aprobados on 17/07/2025 - Bureau decision date: 05/12/2024
    Riferimento
    ECO/660-EESC-2025-00091
    Plenary session number
    598
    -
    Download — Dictamen del CESE: Recommendations of organised civil society to address the cost-of-living crisis
    • Record of Proceedings ECO/660
  • Aprobados on 23/10/2024 - Bureau decision date: 18/01/2024
    Riferimento
    NAT/928-EESC-2024
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Ireland
    Plenary session number
    591
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    In this opinion, the EESC stresses that the alignment of the circular economy and bioeconomy is crucial for sustainable development and calls for a strong, interlinked strategy to foster innovation, support rural jobs, and ensure the EU stays competitive within planetary boundaries.

    Download — Dictamen del CESE: Aligning the circular economy and the bioeconomy at the EU and national level
    • Record of proceedings NAT/928
  • Aprobados on 14/02/2024 - Bureau decision date: 23/01/2023
    Riferimento
    NAT/894-EESC-2023
    Employers - GR I
    Hungary
    Workers - GR II
    Spain
    Plenary session number
    585
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    Microplastics are persistent, very mobile, and hard to remove from nature. Microplastics are widespread in the world and in the human body, and a cause of growing concerns. Plastic pellets are found in water and soil, including agricultural lands, and harm ecosystems and biodiversity. Plastic pellets are the one of the largest sources of unintentional microplastic pollution.

    For the first time, the European Commission proposes measures to prevent microplastic pollution from the unintentional release of plastic pellets.

    Download — Dictamen del CESE: Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastics pollution
  • Aprobados on 13/12/2023 - Bureau decision date: 25/01/2023
    Riferimento
    ECO/612-EESC-2023-00848
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Greece
    Plenary session number
    583
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    One of the main conclusions of the 8th Cohesion Report is that although cohesion and convergence among regions in the European Union has improved, there are still remaining gaps especially in less developed regions related with their territorial characteristics. EU islands, mountain areas and sparsely populated areas still face many challenges on their growth and income and disparities exist.

    In these regions, there are still a lot of gaps in terms of employment and investment, social exclusion is evident and gender disparities have not diminished.

    Download — Dictamen del CESE: Main challenges faced by EU islands, and mountainous and sparsely populated areas
  • Aprobados on 25/10/2023 - Bureau decision date: 13/06/2023
    Riferimento
    NAT/912-EESC-2023
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Ireland
    Plenary session number
    582
    -
    Download — Dictamen del CESE: Revised monitoring framework for the circular economy
  • Aprobados on 25/10/2023 - Bureau decision date: 25/04/2023
    Riferimento
    NAT/907-EESC-2023
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Hungary
    Plenary session number
    582
    -
    Download — Dictamen del CESE: Revision of the EU waste framework Directive
  • Aprobados on 13/07/2023 - Bureau decision date: 25/01/2023
    Riferimento
    NAT/891-EESC-2023
    Employers - GR I
    Spain
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Ireland
    Plenary session number
    580
    -
    Download — Dictamen del CESE: Sustainable water management and climate emergency: circular and other solutions for the EU agri-food system in a future "Blue Deal"