As part of Work Package 0 (WP0) within the TransScale project, the first kickoff meeting in person was held on March 7th, 2024, in Oslo, Norway. The meeting marked the commencement of a collaborative journey aimed at advancing Circular and Sharing Economy (CSE) initiatives across various domains.
Welcoming remarks and introductions set the tone for the meeting, fostering a spirit of collaboration and shared purpose among participants. An overview of the project’s objectives and anticipated outcomes provided valuable context, emphasizing the significance of collective efforts in addressing pressing environmental and societal challenges.
Key discussions revolved around project management, outreach strategies, and environmental impact assessment methodologies, highlighting the project’s comprehensive approach to sustainability. Presentations from different work packages elucidated innovative approaches to governance, policy analysis, and practitioner engagement, laying the groundwork for impactful interventions in the CSE domain.
Through insightful presentations, participants gained valuable insights into the project’s scope, timelines, and collaborative mechanisms. The kickoff meeting served as a catalyst for strategic planning, with participants actively contributing to the identification of challenges, risk mitigation strategies, and future project milestones.
As the meeting concluded, a clear roadmap emerged, guiding the consortium towards coordinated action and shared objectives. The TransScale project is poised to make significant contributions to the advancement of Circular and Sharing Economy initiatives, leveraging the expertise and dedication of its diverse partners.
