Circular Economy
A circular economy represents a transformative shift toward sustainable, climate-friendly development that respects planetary boundaries. This model, which redefines traditional production and consumption systems, is a cornerstone of initiatives like the EU's Green Deal and various programs in developing and emerging economies.
Mesopartner has been at the forefront of supporting circular economy initiatives through its involvement in development projects worldwide. These efforts span territorial economic development (TED), quality infrastructure (QI), value chain linkages, and strengthening service markets. The organisation leverages proven tools and methodologies from these fields while adapting or designing new approaches to promote circular transformation effectively.
Publications
Waeltring, F. (2024) The WHAT, WHY, and HOW of the Circular Economy Approach for Project Practice, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
Waeltring, F. (2025) Engaging Businesses in the Circular Economy and Strengthening System Redesigns, Podcast and Conversation documentation with Edward „Ned“ Clarence-Smithas a Green Industry and Circular Economy Expert
Harmes-Liedtke, U./ Canelas Satiesteban, Evelyn Denise (2024). Contribuciones de las normas ISO en la economía circular (Contributions of ISO standards to the circular economy). In: ( Ed.) América Latina circular avanzando hacia el desarrollo sostenible (Circular Latin America moving towards sustainable development), July
Harmes-Liedtke, U./ Canelas Satiesteban, Evelyn Denise (2024). Contribuciones de las normas ISO en la economía circular (Contributions of ISO standards to the circular economy). In: ( Ed.) América Latina circular avanzando hacia el desarrollo sostenible (Circular Latin America moving towards sustainable development), July
Harmes-Liedtke, U. and contact group circular economy (2024) Shaping Cycles, Protecting the Future. The role of quality infrastructure for a reliable circular economy, Brochure of PTB’ International Cooperation, Braunschweig.
Esslinger, V., Soler Barberán, G., Flores Campos, M. & Harmes-Liedtke, U. 2023. Initiatives and Labels for Plastics for the Circular Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean. In: QICA (ed.) Quality Infrastructure of the Americas Papers. Braunschweig: Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt.
Harmes-Liedtke, U. Stamm, A. (2021) A baseline study about the relevance of quality infrastructure for innovations in the green economy in Latin America and the Caribbean, Study on behalf of PTB
Wältring, F. and U. Harmes-Liedtke (2020). Circular Territorial Development. Annual Reflection. Duisburg, Mesopartner
Harmes-Liedtke, U. and C. Schoen (2019). The beauty of circular value chains. Annual Reflection. Duisburg, Mesopartner.