| Posted March 19, 2026

Community Is Key

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 uncertainties impact people, businesses, and institutions. So, how are we supposed to navigate through this maze of a crisis? A starting point is through strengthening our resilience. Resilience takes many forms, from individual mental strength and business continuity to the ability of supply chains to […]

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“I Advocate a Human-Centric Approach to Sustainability”

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 drive his work today. Thinking back, what defined the first years of your career path? Sustainability wasn’t always the conscious driver in my life, at least not at first. My early curiosity was much more “hands-on”: as a teenager, I took computers apart, compared components, […]

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The Flavours of Change Cup Project: Empowering Communities, One Kitchen at a Time

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, migrant communities bring rich culinary knowledge rooted in sustainable, resource-conscious traditions—but these skills are often overlooked, even as the hospitality sector struggles with staff shortages and sustainable food practices are urgently needed. Drawing on our successful KochCup project, the Flavours of Change Cup (ChangeCup) project […]

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How Can We Better Address the Needs of Poverty Affected Citizens in Sustainability and Climate Policies?

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 well as people affected by poverty. Sustainability is often seen only through an environmental lens. At the CSCP, we view it as encompassing environmental, social, and economic dimensions. The social dimension can be approached from the perspective of the quality of life: are basic needs […]

| Posted March 18, 2026

“Diverse Perspectives are a Superpower”

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 for sustainability? For me, the spark came from the need to improve the way we live—without overstepping planetary boundaries. I’ve always been curious about how different societies approach challenges, which is why I pursued an international path early in my career. This international path, what […]

| Posted March 17, 2026

Become a Transformation Leader: Join the co-do lab Hello Transformation Programme!

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 more & become part of the next Hello Transformation round! A Nature-Based Learning Experience for Future Transformation Leaders Hello Transformation is a four-day nature-based learning experience designed for those who want to actively shape sustainable transformation in their organisations and beyond. The programme combines expert […]

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Let’s Build Resilient Communities: Share Your Ideas to the FAB Region Symposium!

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 brings together researchers, practitioners, activists and designers to exchange knowledge and explore strategies for building resilient, sustainable regions. The symposium is part of the FAB Region project, which aims to transform the Bergisch city triangle in Germany into a co-creative circular economy region by connecting […]

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Download our 10-Point Response to the NRW Sustainability Strategy

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 LAG 21, have praised NRW’s work on this topic, but urge for stronger commitments on implementation. The updated strategy has ambitious goals: it is designed as a comprehensive framework to guide NRW toward an interdisciplinary, cross-departmental, and sustainable future. Over the past several years, the […]

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Enabling an Inclusive Circular Society: Meet Us at the ECESP Conference on 22 & 23 April 2026!

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 be unpacking this topic at the ECESP Annual Conference on 22–23 April 2026—join us there! During the third term (2025–2028) as a Leadership Group member, we aim to shape the platform’s agenda and connect practitioners, policymakers, and civil society around tangible circular solutions. As co-hosts […]

| Posted March 16, 2026

How to Build Trust on Digital Product Passports: Watch Our CE-RISE Webinar Recording!

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, co-organised by the CE-RISE project, in which CSCP is a key partner, brought together policymakers, industry representatives, and technical experts to explore how DPPs can enable longer product lifetimes and real circular value chains. Rather than discussing theory, the session focused on implementation. Through CE-RISE, […]

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