
Emma Watkins
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Emma Watkins
@EmWatki
Senior Policy Analyst @IEEP_eu / Circular economy, marine litter, plastics, waste, economic instruments / All views my own


🆕 #LowEmissionZones #ZeroEmissionZones improve air quality and health but face resistance over cost and inconvenience. How can cities gain public and business support? See our case studies ⬇️ 🇧🇪 ieep.eu/wp-content/upl… 🇮🇹 ieep.eu/wp-content/upl… 🇸🇪 ieep.eu/wp-content/upl…

🗓️ Join us for a fascinating online event on 27 June 2023, at 14:30 CEST as we explore the power of circular economy in addressing the climate and biodiversity crises 🌿 Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation. More info 👇 ieep.eu/news/climate-a…

#CircularEconomy can pave the way towards a #ClimateNeutral economy for Europe. @EmWatki and @Agata_Meysner provide a thorough assessment of the development of circular economy policies at 🇪🇺 level and their anticipated effects 👇 @nlenvironagency ieep.eu/publications/e…


Join our team! We have openings for: 🟢 Executive Director (deadline 20 July) 🟢 Senior Policy Analyst - Sustainable Trade (deadline 29 July) 🟢 Events Officer (deadline 12 August) Find out more 👇 ieep.eu/work-with-us?u… #WeAreHiring #JobsWithPurpose #SustainabilityJobs



🔴 LIVE NOW | Working towards a stronger circular economy - How much regulation is needed? Tune in for an online debate to discuss the EU's Circular Economy Action Plan. Join the conversation using #eaDebates. eurac.tv/9UF4




📢New publication alert 📢 IVM colleagues and partners part of the @CLAIM_H2020 project have identified relevant legal, institutional and financial drivers and barriers for #MarineLitter clean up technologies in the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Vacancy | IEEP is looking for the new head of the Global Challenges and SDGs programme. 👋 🌍 Interested in influencing environmental policy beyond EU borders? The deadline is 30 April. ieep.eu/news/vacancy-h…

The circular economy is essential to meeting our climate targets. We’ve collaborated with @IEEP_eu on our latest policy paper that demonstrates why the EU should embed the circular economy in its upcoming climate and industrial legislation ow.ly/p8nr50DBLTC #circulareconomy

Types of question asked at a scientific conference (cartoon for @newscientist) #science #academia




Last year, the island nation of Vanuatu banned drinking straws, plastic bags and styrofoam. By December, it plans to add all single-use plastics to the list – becoming one of the first countries in the world to do so, and a year ahead of the EU. @bbcworld bbc.com/reel/video/p07…

