Past Projects
ACEN has implemented and supported multiple projects and initiatives across the continent.
Explore our projects and initiatives that embody ACEN’s commitment to catalysing sustainable change in the African circular economy landscape. We have highlighted some key projects and initiatives.
JUST2CE – is the circular economy just?
JUST2CE aims to understand, in a critical and thoughtful way, under which conditions a responsible, inclusive and socially just transition to a circular economy is possible and desirable.
Lagos Circular Economy Hotspots 2023
The ACEN Nigerian Chapter in collaboration with the Lagos State Government organised the first ever African Hotspot event from 26th to 27th of July 2023 at the Lagos Continental Hotel Victoria Island.
World Circular Economy Forum 2022 (WCEF2022)
In 2022, WCEF shifted its focus to Africa, for the first time since its inception in 2017. Held in Kigali, Rwanda, known as the green hub of the continent, WCEF2022 brought together 4,167 attendees from 149 countries.
World Circular Economy Forum 2023 (WCEF2023)
ACEN made substantial contributions to WCEF2023 through diverse initiatives and engagements. Firstly, showcasing regenerative agricultural practices by African subsistence farmers.
World Circular Economy Forum 2024 (WCEF2024)
The African Circular Economy Network and the ACEN Foundation participated in various aspects of the just ended WCEF 2024, held in Brussels, Belgium.
Dutch Trade Mission 2023
The Kingdom of the Netherlands hosted an economic mission to South Africa from 16 to 20 October 2023 taking place in Cape Town and Pretoria with multiple tracks.
South African Circular Economy Hotspot 2024
ACEN conducted an exploratory study on the feasibility of a South African circular economy platform. In 2021, ACEN engaged with key circular economy role players who provide insights into local needs, interests, and access to knowledge and financial resources.
