About the Event
The European University Alliance COLOURS invites professionals, students, and researchers to participate in the “Cleaning Up with the Law: EU Perspectives on Sustainable Waste Management” roundtable.
The round table will be an online event, held on June 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., dedicated to celebrating World Environment Day. The event is organised by the Faculty of Law Osijek (UNIOS) in collaboration with guests from the EDUC European Digital UniverCity Alliance (University of Pecs and Masaryk University).
This is a dynamic roundtable event that brings together legal experts and environmental practitioners to explore how European legal frameworks are shaping sustainable waste management practices. With a focus on the COLOURS regions and more detailed on Croatia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, the event highlights innovative approaches, legal obligations, and community-level actions that support the shift toward a circular economy and smarter, cleaner cities.
This event is part of the COLOURS Community of Practice (CoP) networking series. The Community of Practice aims to serve as a platform for connecting industry, businesses, and other stakeholders interested in Smart Specialization Areas (SSA) with stakeholders from 9 regions (Sweden, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, North Macedonia, Latvia, and Croatia). This event focuses on the Smart Specialisation Area Green Transition (SDG 13).
What to Expect
Attendees can look forward to an exchange of ideas, practical case studies, and forward-
thinking discussions about waste law and policy. Experts from various fields will share insights on citizens’ smart waste systems, waste financing, and waste management. Whether you are a student, a local government official, an environmental activist, or simply curious about how law impacts waste, this event will provide valuable knowledge and inspiration.
Key Topics Covered
- Waste management from the Circular Economy and Industrial symbiosis perspective (legal and policy tools supporting sustainable urban waste systems),
Biljana Činčurak Erceg, associate professor, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Law Osijek, Croatia. - Financing Waste Management in Croatia in the context of smart cities, Emina Jerković, associate professor, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Law Osijek, Croatia.
- Tools for communicating waste management with the public in the Czech Republic: How municipalities communicate waste policies and involve communities, Ing. Michal Struk, Sustainability and Circularity Institute, Masaryk University, Czech Republic.
- The Experiences of the Hungarian Concession Model for Waste Management, Attila Pánovics, University of Pécs, Faculty of Law, Hungary.
Program Overview
- Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Waste management from the Circular Economy and Industrial symbiosis perspective
- Financing Waste Management in Croatia
- Municipal Engagement – Czech Approaches to Public Communication
- Experiences of the Hungarian concession model for Waste Management
- Discussion: Cross-Country Lessons and EU Legal Regulation
- Q&A and Closing
By the end of the event, participants will:
- Understand how EU and national laws regulate waste management.
- Gain insights into real-world legal applications and municipal strategies in Central Europe.
- Learn how legal tools can support sustainable, citizen-focused waste solutions.
- Explore the role of law in advancing the circular economy and reducing environmental impact.
- Be inspired to advocate for better waste policy and transparency in their communities.
- Receive a certificate of participation.
Why Join?
- Learn how legal systems influence everyday environmental decisions.
- Discover what’s working across EU countries, and how it can be adapted elsewhere.
- Connect with professionals, students, and activists who care about sustainability and governance.
- Be part of the solution and find out how you can use legal tools to make a tangible difference in waste reduction and environmental protection.
Registration: Please register here or scan QR code.
Categories: Seminar
Topics: Ecology Sustainability
