Emma Watkins

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

[IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy @IEEP_eu]

🚀 Our series of case studies on #LowEmissionZones in EU cities is now complete! We've examined LEZ implementation in Stockholm, Milan, Brussels, Sofia, and Warsaw for the @CleanAirFund.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/OZ3KMAjEpW

#airquality #cities

[Emma Watkins @EmWatki]

🆕️ Very happy to share our first 3 case studies (🇧🇪 🇮🇹 🇸🇪) on how to increase social acceptability of #LowEmissionZones. 2 more case studies (🇧🇬 🇵🇱) & a final paper will be published early September.

Thanks to @CleanAirFund for their generous support!

#airquality #cleanair

[IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy @IEEP_eu]

🆕 #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 ⬇️

🇧🇪 https://t.co/iJ9XnQNUfe

🇮🇹 https://t.co/0SqRDyqeYV

🇸🇪 https://t.co/OLiS2SjblQ

[Emma Watkins @EmWatki]

Registrations still open for this interesting online discussion next week! 🌿

[IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy @IEEP_eu]

🗓️ 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 👇
https://t.co/9DaekoskeX

[Emma Watkins @EmWatki]

If #CircularEconomy is your thing, do take a look at this report I co-authored with @Agata_Meysner!

It also includes analysis on the links between circular economy and the #zeropollution #resourcesecurity #climate and #biodiversity agendas.

[IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy @IEEP_eu]

#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
https://t.co/r7llLLhjdD

[IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy @IEEP_eu]

Reducing #PlasticWaste is key contributor to the 🇪🇺 #CircularEconomy Action Plan as part of the #EUGreenDeal
All circular economy strategies do, however, have a risk of both good and negative environmental and social spillovers.

Our briefing by @EmWatki 👇

[Emma Watkins @EmWatki]

Some exciting posts available - please RT and share with anyone who might be interested in joining us!

[IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy @IEEP_eu]

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 👇

https://t.co/BZIOHZKlBh

#WeAreHiring #JobsWithPurpose #SustainabilityJobs

[IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy @IEEP_eu]

EU polluters are not currently paying for most of the environmental damage they cause.

Read our study for @EU_ENV on how taxes and other economic instruments could help in applying the polluter pays principle 👇

#ClimateJustice https://t.co/hv6PvoRZbB

[Emma Watkins @EmWatki]

In case you missed it, here's a link to watch this morning's #eaDebates on #circulareconomy #sustainableproducts and #digitalproductpassports. Thanks to @EURACTIV for the invitation and to my fellow panellists for an interesting discussion!

[Euractiv Energy & Environment @eaGreenEU]

🔴 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.
https://t.co/gXulCtMgAP

[Tim Gore @tim_e_gore]

New paper today estimates the per capita emissions gaps for 1.5C of global income groups in 2030, based on NDCs

Richest 1% set for footprints 30x 1.5C-aligned global level
Richest 10% - 9x higher
Middle 40% - 2x higher
Poorest 50% - 2x lower
@IEEP_eu @Oxfam @SEIclimate #COP26

[Pierre Leturcq @pierre_leturcq]

🌱 When @GretaThunberg quotes @IEEP_eu’s work! Congrats @thorbxl 🤙🏻
✔️ https://t.co/nObtykEOZ4

[Emma Watkins @EmWatki]

This new article in Marine Pollution Bulletin will be of interest to those working on #marinelitter, #marine #pollution and #governance. Co-written with partners from the @CLAIM_H2020 project.

Happy reading!

🌊🌊🌊

[IVM - VU Amsterdam @VU_IVM]

📢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 https://t.co/ECd6i7mICS

[Emma Watkins @EmWatki]

This is a great opportunity to lead and further develop a really interesting portfolio of projects on environmental policy in the global context.

Please share with friends and colleagues who could fit the bill!

🌎🌍🌏

[IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy @IEEP_eu]

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. https://t.co/Gd41uFzGwh

[Emma Watkins @EmWatki]

Join the authors of this very interesting paper for an online briefing this Friday 5 March - register here: https://t.co/P8uQToEltZ

#circulareconomy #think2030 @circulareconomy @MatsEngstrom @IEEP_eu

[Ellen MacArthur Foundation @circulareconomy]

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 https://t.co/KfJIpcerSw #circulareconomy

[Emma Watkins @EmWatki]

I think we've all been subjected to - or maybe even found ourselves asking - a couple of these types of questions!

[TwistedDoodles @twisteddoodles]

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

[Susanna Gionfra @GionfraSusanna]

Little update on #plasticpollution!

If you want to read a nice summary of what policy can do to tackle our never-ending #seaofplastic issue, have a read at the book chapter I wrote with @Clem_Richer and @EmWatki based on @IEEP_eu’s research: https://t.co/K0bywfSqhY

[Emma Watkins @EmWatki]

A chance to work with an excellent team! #circulareconomy #lowcarbon #environmentaljobs

[IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy @IEEP_eu]

We are looking for a new Head of Programme to lead our low-carbon #CircularEconomy team. Deadline for applications: Friday, 21 February. https://t.co/197DhAPqo5

[Martin Nesbit @arrhenius]

Some reactions from me for @IEEP_eu on the #VdLCommission and the mission letters sent to each Commissioner https://t.co/JcikPrW5wW

[IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy @IEEP_eu]

This week is the #WorldWaterWeek 💦🌍

Did you know that:
🔹 8 million tonnes of plastics are released into the world’s oceans each year 🧴
🔹 Plastics constitute 85% of marine litter 🥤
🔹 Half of all litter found on beaches are single-use plastics 🏖️

https://t.co/OjK3Q7KqgJ

[Emma Watkins @EmWatki]

A beautiful country that I've been lucky enough to visit. It's brilliant to see Vanuatu taking world-leading action on single-use plastics!

[IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy @IEEP_eu]

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 https://t.co/4rWIyXSyRe

[Emma Watkins @EmWatki]

This lovely little creature just paid me a visit in the @IEEP_eu London office.

If anyone can identify it, please let me know!

(It seemed at home on the EU Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy, if that helps 😉)