CSCP News | Posted March 19, 2026 Community Is Key CSCP NewsOtherMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsParticipatory Strategy DevelopmentPolicy AdviceSocial InnovationSustainable Value Chains Recent years have shown how quickly assumptions can be overturned: from the return of global pandemics to war on European soil to sudden shifts in geopolitical alliances. In parallel, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly more visible, with extreme weather events intensifying, sea levels rising, and ecosystems facing unprecedented stress. These challenges and […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 19, 2026 “I Advocate a Human-Centric Approach to Sustainability” CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsSocial Innovation Jannik Schüürmann’s expertise spans neuroscience, applied psychology, and business information systems. He has joined the CSCP as a Project Manager, with a focus on designing and implementing behaviour change interventions that promote sustainable practices. In this interview, he talks about the moments and experiences that shaped his career and life, and discusses the motivations that […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 19, 2026 The Flavours of Change Cup Project: Empowering Communities, One Kitchen at a Time CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsSocial InnovationTrainings & Capacity Building Few things have the power to connect people like food does. At the Flavours of Change Cup kick-off in Verona, Italy project partners came together to shape a competition that empowers migrants, celebrates cultural culinary heritage, and advances sustainable food practices—showing how kitchens can be a catalyst for positive social and environmental change. Across Europe, […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 19, 2026 How Can We Better Address the Needs of Poverty Affected Citizens in Sustainability and Climate Policies? CSCP NewsPolicyPolicy Advice Current sustainability and climate adaptation policies in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in Germany are already considering low-income groups to a certain degree. A comprehensive study carried out in our Climate & Poverty project identifies further improvements in both fields. The results of the study are validated by a council of topic experts as […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 18, 2026 “Diverse Perspectives are a Superpower” CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & Trends Regina Fernández has lived in China, Irland, Taiwan, and numerous European countries. She deeply believes that understanding cultural differences is a key success factor in sustainability work and applies this principle in all her projects. Get to know her better in her own words! Regina, can you start by telling us what sparked your passion […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 17, 2026 Become a Transformation Leader: Join the co-do lab Hello Transformation Programme! CSCP NewsCities & InfrastructureInnovation & Transition LabsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsParticipatory Strategy DevelopmentTrainings & Capacity Building How can organisations turn sustainability ambitions into real transformation? And how can individuals become effective change agents within their organisations and communities? To support you on this journey, the co-do lab will host a new round of its immersive, nature-based learning programme Hello Transformation in 2026. Join one of the upcoming information sessions to learn […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 17, 2026 Let’s Build Resilient Communities: Share Your Ideas to the FAB Region Symposium! CSCP NewsCities & InfrastructureConsumption Behaviour & TrendsInnovation & Transition LabsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsSocial Innovation How can local production, open technologies and circular approaches strengthen resilient communities? The upcoming FAB Region Symposium in Wuppertal, Germany invites researchers and practitioners to share ideas and solutions shaping sustainable regional futures. On 16 June 2026, the interdisciplinary symposium “FAB Region: Building Resilient Communities” will take place at the University Wuppertal, Germany. The event […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 17, 2026 Download our 10-Point Response to the NRW Sustainability Strategy CSCP NewsPolicyMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsPolicy Advice North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW) is currently updating its sustainability strategy. Building on this momentum, around 20 civil society organisations, including the CSCP, have issued an open statement on the draft strategy, highlighting priorities and perspectives from across the region. The organisations, which operate under the umbrella of the Sustainability Forum NRW (Fachforum Nachhaltigkeit NRW), coordinated by […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 17, 2026 Enabling an Inclusive Circular Society: Meet Us at the ECESP Conference on 22 & 23 April 2026! CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsPolicy Advice The CSCP has been reappointed to the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) Coordination Group for the third consecutive term and will be co-lead the Leadership Group on “Enabling an inclusive circular society”. With the 2026–2028 work programme as a compass, we aim to translate ambitions into people-centred action. Curious to learn more? We will […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 16, 2026 How to Build Trust on Digital Product Passports: Watch Our CE-RISE Webinar Recording! CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & Panels Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are no longer theory — they’re shaping real supply chains and business models. But how do we turn regulatory hype into interoperable, scalable solutions? This was at the heart of discussions at the joint webinar of our CE-RISE project and the CircularTech Forum, which took place in March 2026. The webinar, […] Read more