Circular Economy
Research Collective
The Circular Economy Research Collective (CERC) connects leading researchers from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, accelerating sustainable solutions through collaborative innovation.
About CERC Nordics
An interdisciplinary research network connecting circular economy researchers from the Nordic countries to address our region's sustainability challenges.
The Challenge
The Nordics' per capita material footprint is among the highest in the EU, if not the world. Planetary boundaries are being exceeded one after the other, and the trend is not reversing.
The Opportunity
Much is already happening on circular economy in the Nordics. This network brings the opportunity to connect these efforts and push them further, making the region a pioneer in circular solutions.
Founded
June 12, 2025
Launched during a workshop at RUC (Roskilde University, Denmark) bringing together ~30 researchers
Mission
Enable Effective Research
Address circular economy challenges specifically in the Nordic context
Approach
Interdisciplinary Network
Connecting researchers across disciplines, universities, and sectors
How We Work
Informal Organization
Self-organizing network of passionate researchers
Transdisciplinary Collaboration
Bridging all academic research disciplines
Academic Excellence
Publishing high-impact research articles
Knowledge Transfer
Promoting research impact in society
Our Ambition
Driving the circular economy transition through scientific excellence, deep understanding, and transformative solutions
Knowledge & Research
Generate and share cutting-edge scientific insights on circular economy in the Nordics, while analyzing the region’s transition journey to inform global debates.
Actionable Solutions
Develop effective, desirable, and practical solutions that accelerate the societal transition towards the circular economy.
Networking & Collaboration
Build and strengthen connections among researchers across the Nordics, fostering collaboration and collective impact.