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The third Dual Track Governance (DTG) workshop, an approach that bridges public policy and technological innovation to support industrial transition, marked the final event of the DTG path coordinated by LE2C together with POM Limburg, within the framework of the European SYSCHEMIQ project.
The workshop focused on the transition of the plastics system towards a circular economy, aiming to foster a concrete discussion on how public policies and technological innovation can evolve in a synergistic way.
Held online on 18 March, the webinar brought together policymakers, stakeholders, and project partners from various regional and national contexts, facilitating a multilevel and international dialogue on the circularity of plastics.
At the core of the discussion was the need to translate scenarios and knowledge tools into concrete action. Drawing on results from the project’s tools – PRISM, CIMS, and Geo Tool – and the policies developed by the partners, participants explored possible operational pathways to improve plastics recycling, reduce environmental impacts, and support the adoption of innovative and circular solutions.
The workshop also highlighted the importance of exchange between regions to tackle the challenges of the transition in a coordinated manner. The dialogue revealed shared priorities, structural challenges, and governance needs, contributing to the definition of shared, action-oriented strategies.
Among the main points raised, the value of the path undertaken was acknowledged, alongside the urgency to accelerate. The complexity of the plastics system requires enhanced coordination among actors, policies, and governance levels. It also emerged that policies are most effective when integrated and adapted to local contexts, while market dynamics continue to represent a significant barrier to scaling circular solutions. At the same time, greater European-level harmonization was identified as a key lever to strengthen the impact of the actions undertaken. Finally, bioplastics were recognized as a promising yet still underexplored opportunity.
Overall, the workshop confirmed the value of the Dual Track Governance approach, highlighting how the integration of public policy and innovation is a key element to effectively guide the transition towards a more circular plastics system.
