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Last update: 24 May 2023
Astrid Severin
Thematic Expert Environment and resource efficiency
Policy Learning Platform
France
(Nord)
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Green
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Astrid holds a Master in Renewable Energy, a MBA and aMA in Modern Languages and has more than 30 years’ experience in regional development policies. As thematic lead expert for TO6 Environment & resource efficiency (circular economy, waste management, natural and cultural heritage, biodiversity) at the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform, she has authored several policy briefs and leads the organisation and implementation of peer reviews, matchmakings and interregional learning events.
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Policy briefs (15)
Peer reviews (17)
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Policy brief
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Leading the way towards waste prevention
Discover EU initiatives to support waste prevention such as actions on food waste prevention and green public procurement as well as good practices from across Europe.Image
Policy brief
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Reuse and repair in a circular and social economy
The linear ‘take, make, use, and dispose’ economy is driving the climate emergency.Image
Policy brief
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Natural and cultural heritage in coastal regions
Explore this policy brief to learn about EU initiatives that local and regional authorities can refer to for improving their management of cultural and natural heritage on coasts, in compliance with the EU Directives.Image
Policy brief
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Preserving and restoring biodiversity
Explore this policy brief to discover what role do public authorities across Europe play in the development of a sustainable and low-carbon economy, and what transformations are needed in every sector and area of public life.Image
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Rivers and wetlands: drivers of sustainable regional development
Read this policy brief and get an overview of how the current EU policy framework may guide and support local and regional authorities in the implementation of river and wetland restoration measures.Image
Policy brief
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Halting ocean plastics pollution
Read this policy brief to learn about suitable solutions for addressing the challenges of ocean plastics pollution, and to discover how communities are engaging civil society to tackle the massive issue of littering.Image
Policy brief
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Cultural heritage in mountain regions
Read this policy brief and get an overview of EU initiatives that local and regional authorities should refer to for boosting sustainable development in mountain areas through the valorisation of the cultural heritage.Image
Policy brief
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Biowaste challenge
This policy brief outlines EU initiatives that local and regional authorities can refer to for boosting their biowaste collection, prevention and recycling.Image
Policy brief
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Sustainable water management in the circular economy
In order to make Europe more sustainable and to become a pillar in the shift towards a circular economy, water management needs to improve significantly. Get inspired by policy solutions in this policy brief.Image
Policy brief
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Social
Sustainable tourism: strategies to counteract overtourism
Overtourism has a devastating impact on the natural and cultural heritage of many popular holiday spots around the world. This policy brief presents solutions to the current challenges of the tourism sector.Image
Policy brief
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Separate waste collection
The European Union (EU) is aiming to reduce the environmental impact of waste and its dependency on raw material imports and thus fosters the transition towards more sustainable materials management and a circular economy.Image
Policy brief
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Good governance for biodiversity
The economic development in Europe in the past century put an enormous burden on biodiversity. Biodiversity is vital for human health and is important for economic factors with over half of global GDP depending on ecosystem services.Image
Peer review
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Digitalisation of environmental procedures
On 5-6 October 2022, the Policy Learning Platform held an online peer review for the region of Andalusia’s Ministry of Environment, Sustainability and Blue Economy. ÂImage
Peer review
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Landfill rehabilitation – field visit in Flanders
Read about the successful onsite follow-up meeting to the peer review for the City of GreifswaldImage
Peer review
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Governance and collaboration for river restoration and blue-green infrastructure
Explore how governance and collaboration can impact the restoration of rivers and blue green infrastructure in this peer review reportImage
Peer review
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Governance and finance for protected areas
Explore the policy recommendations from the peer review for the municipality of Rasinari on governance and finance for protected-areas.Image
Peer review
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Pharmaceuticals and antimicrobial resistance in the environment
Read about the policy recommendations made for the benefit of the Swedish Knowledge Centre on the topic of pharmaceuticals in the environment, including antimicrobial resistance.Event participations
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Past events (6)
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28 Jun 2023
Climate adaptation II: Wetland restoration
On 28 June 2023, the Policy Learning Platform is hosting the second episode of the climate adaptation series. This episode will focus on wetland restoration. Join us from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST.
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15 Jun 2023
Climate adaptation I: Coastal restoration
On 15 June 2023, the Policy Learning Platform is hosting the first episode of the climate adaptation webinar series. Join us for the first session on coastal restoration from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST.
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Connected
18 Apr 2023
E-Mobility IV: Electric fleets
This webinar has ended. You can watch the recording, access the presentations and discover the key learnings in this follow-up article.
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Green
31 May - 01 Jun 2023
Rethinking local policies
On 31 May and 1 June, the Policy Learning Platform is excited to invite you to 'Rethinking local policies' event in Ghent, Belgium!
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Green
Connected
25 Apr 2023
E-Mobility V: Electric car sharing systems
This webinar has ended. You can watch the recording, access the presentations and discover the key learnings in this follow-up article.
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Green
26 Jan 2023
Reuse and repair in the circular economy
This workshop has ended. You can watch the recording, access the presentations and discover the key learnings in this follow-up article.
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Green
24 Jan 2023
How to cut oil use in Europe’s regions
This workshop has ended. You can watch the recording, access the presentations and discover the key learnings in this follow-up article.
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Smart
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Connected
Social
Citizens
Governance
05 Dec 2022
Next generation policymakers. Why skills, knowledge and a powerful network are vital
This webinar has ended. You can watch the recording, access the presentations and discover the key learnings in this follow-up article.Topic interests
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