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Circular solutions connect organisations with different responsibilities, resources and expectations. A treatment or recovery technology may therefore depend on coordinated action by utilities, farmers, industry, public authorities and end users. The CSSBoost engagement methodology begins with stakeholder mapping and analysis of interests and influence, then adapts the engagement approach to the regional setting.
Workshops, interviews, focus groups and co-design activities provide ways to bring local knowledge into solution development. The interregional approach adds opportunities to compare experiences between pilots. This participation complements technical testing by examining whether the proposed solution fits the needs and capabilities of the people expected to use or operate it.
A technically promising process can face delayed uptake when responsibilities, demand and participation are unresolved.
The policy brief proposes coordinated regional planning, clearer regulatory guidance, circular procurement and participatory approaches.
The first policy brief sets out recommendations for coordinated regional planning and participation.