The official launch event of the European Plastics Pact took place on the 6th of March, 2020 at “The Square” Convention Centre in Brussels, Belgium.
The programme was as follows:
08:00 | Ministerial breakfast
This segment is open to invited ministers only |
09:00 | High-level meet & greet – Magritte Lounge
This segment is open to ministers and CEOs of participating organizations only. No press. A dedicated pressroom is available for all signatories for interviews and photos. |
09:00 | Welcome to all participants
Informally meet other participants over coffee around topics related to the innovation of the plastics value chain in Europe and beyond. |
10:00 | Start of the plenary programme – Silver Hall
Moderator (Karl Raats) will open the plenary. |
Opening interview
The moderator interviews the three initiating ministers from Denmark, France and the Netherlands. |
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Address by Frans Timmermans, vice-president European Commission | |
Ceremonial group photo | |
Interaction with the audience
Moderator interacts with audience through an online platform (Buzz Master) |
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High-level panel I: Partnerships—closing the loop
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Address by Emma Navarro – vice-president for financing the environment, climate action and circular economy, European Investment Bank | |
High-level panel II: Innovation—design for circularity
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Wrap-up by moderator
Discussion with the audience on the mind set change necessary for circular economy. |
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12:00 | Final remarks
Ministers from Denmark, France and the Netherlands. |
12:30 | Start of the working groups on expert level (closed meetings for signatories, including lunch) Topics: 1. Monitoring and reporting 2. Reduce and reuse models 3. Design for circularity 4. Waste shipment 5. Food contact applications 6. Steering the supply chain |
14:30 | End of working groups |
15:00 | End of the conference |