Research

The Latest Italian Decisions on Procurement and Environmental Criteria

Introduction Staying abreast of the latest legal developments is crucial for navigating the complex public procurement landscape. Our ESR 3, Aura Iurascu recently delved into the latest news from the Italian Council of State, focusing on some significant questions. In...

What is Low Emissions Public Procurement?

I. Introduction On April 12th, the Faculty of Law of the University of Bergen hosted a seminar on "Exploring Private and Public Regulation for Sustainability," organized by Professor Ignacio Herrera Anchestegui and PhD Students Chiara Morfea and Line Gjerstad...

Navigating the Circular Economy: A Demystified Framework for Public Buyers

1. Continuing the SAPIENS Policy Brief Series with a focus on Circular Economy  In today's global economy, linear practices dominate, fueling exponential growth in material consumption, pollution, and waste generation. The EU has embraced a Circular Economy (CE) model...