DECISO closes its exploration of pathways to finance a circular future, but the journey continues

After three years of collaboration, innovation, and impact, the DECISO project officially came to an end, marking a milestone in advancing the circular economy at the regional level. During three years, partners have shared good practices, mobilised local stakeholders, developed business models for circular investments, tackled legal and financial barriers. As shown during the final conference organised by ACR+ and CNR on 24 October in Brussels, they delivered tangible results in four pilot regions: Hamburg, Alentejo, North-Western Germany, and Western Macedonia. From pop-up Circular Economy Hubs to biomass-based heating transitions, DECISO has shown how regional cooperation can drive real change. Discover more about the final event here. 
 
The DECISO spirit will continue through replication activities and ongoing collaboration across Europe. Read the final newsletter to explore the project’s results and replicator stories. And don’t miss the follow-up event on 3 February 2026 in Rome, organised by ACR+ and CNR, where we’ll keep the circular conversation going and explore new opportunities for joint action.