The Distributional Effects of Circular Economy Policies (DECEP) project, in collaboration with the Réseau de recherche en économie circulaire du Québec (RRECQ), IREGE, and ZHAW, is pleased to announce the launch of the CEEminars: Circular Economy Economic Seminars.

The seminar series will take place every third Thursday of the month from September 2026 to June 2027, held from 11:00 to 12:00 (Quebec time) / 17:00 to 18:00 (Swiss time).

About the Seminar Series

While the economic dimension of the circular economy is increasingly studied, economics still lacks a fully structured analytical framework in this area. The CEEminars series aims to bring together leading international scholars whose pioneering contributions will shape the direction of circularity research, provide analytical foundations for effective policymaking, and enhance visibility within the broader environmental and resource economics community.

Programme and Speakers

The series gathers world-renowned economists to present and discuss cutting-edge research on circular economy topics.

• Inaugural Seminar: 17 September 2026 – Reyer Gerlagh (Tilburg University), presenting “CE Analytical Definitions for Economists”.

• Confirmed Speakers: Reyer Gerlagh, Don Fullerton, Aude Pommeret, Joëlle Noailly, Derek Kellenberg, Hassan Benchekroun, Carmen Arguedas, and Alecia Cassidy, with additional speakers to be announced.

Format and Practical Information

• Format: Online mode for all sessions to enable international participation across Europe and North America, with select hybrid sessions offering in-person attendance at ZHAW University in Switzerland.

• Language: Presentations are primarily in English (with occasional sessions in French and live closed captioning available).

• Fees: Participation is free of charge.

Registration

Registration is required to attend the seminar series. Please register here.

More information

For more information, please visit the RRECQ website.