Green Forward: Key Insights from the Regional Launch Event on Green and Circular Economy

May 7, 2025
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On 28 April 2025, SPARK participates in the Green Forward Regional Event in Amman, Jordan. The event is organised by Expertise France as part of the Green Forward initiative, funded by the European Union (EU), and jointly led by Expertise France, SPARK, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). As we come together for this important gathering, we take a moment to reflect on the valuable insights shared during the regional launch event, which SPARK hosted as part of the IGNITE Amman conference in December 2024. The green and circular economy is no longer a futuristic vision; it is now an urgent necessity. As industries, businesses, and governments face pressing environmental challenges, the transition to sustainable practices has become a major economic opportunity. Yet one of the fundamental questions remains: how can we make this shift a reality?  At IGNITE Amman 2024, SPARK focused on creating spaces for networking and knowledge sharing, bringing together Business Support Organisations (BSOs), policy makers, governmental bodies, leading experts, and green MSMEs to discuss real solutions for advancing the green transition in the Southern Neighbourhood region. In this framework, SPARK hosted a panel and a workshop respectively named: “Green Forward in Action” and “Green on Action”, featuring key voices from the Middle East and North Africa region, all working on the frontlines of green innovation, sustainability, and industrial transformation.

Countries covered:

  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Palestine *
  • Syria *
  • Tunisia