Driving Change Together: Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Workshops Ignites Action in the British Virgin Islands 

Recently in the British Virgin Islands, a major step was taken toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. Our partner, Green VI, in collaboration with adelphi, hosted a transformative National Policy Dialogue & Capacity Building Workshops on Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) —a two-day event that brought together government officials, private sector stakeholders, and passionate community advocates. 

The goal? To confront the pressing issue of marine litter and to collectively shape a future free from the burden of single-use plastics. 

Held in the spirit of collaboration and shared responsibility, the workshop created a space for participants to engage in honest, forward-thinking discussions. Together, they identified the most urgent challenges facing the territory and co-created innovative strategies to tackle them—starting at the source by reducing single-use plastics. 

🌿 This convening represents more than just a dialogue. It marks a pivotal move toward a circular economy in the BVI—one where sustainability is not just a policy add-on, but a core principle driving decision-making across all sectors. 

From brainstorming bold policy reforms to discussing local business incentives and grassroots engagement, the workshop demonstrated the power of partnership in addressing environmental threats and building resilient island ecosystems. 🌊 

As the BVI charts its course toward sustainability, this workshop stands as a shining example of how multi-stakeholder collaboration can inspire meaningful, lasting change.