{"id":184529,"date":"2025-11-17T09:21:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T07:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ainia.com\/?p=184529"},"modified":"2025-11-17T09:21:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T07:21:54","slug":"ace-ex-training-to-lead-the-circular-economy-in-the-agri-food-sector-of-the-european-union","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ainia.com\/en\/ainia-news\/ace-ex-training-to-lead-the-circular-economy-in-the-agri-food-sector-of-the-european-union\/","title":{"rendered":"ACE-EX: Training to Lead the Circular Economy in the Agri-Food Sector of the European Union"},"content":{"rendered":"

The transition towards a circular economy in the EU agri-food sector requires not only technological innovation, but also specialised training that equips professionals to address the environmental, economic and social challenges of the future. In this context, the ACE-EX (Agriculture Circular Economy Expert) project<\/a><\/strong> was created\u2014an EU-funded initiative aimed at developing a new professional profile capable of leading this transformation: the Agricultural Circular Economy Expert.<\/p>\n

A training response to the challenges of the European Green Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ACE-EX aligns with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan, offering an educational programme that combines sustainability, digitalisation and waste valorisation. The project addresses the need for technical profiles capable of applying circular economy principles in key sectors such as olive oil, wine, cereals, natural cosmetics and agro-industrial recycling. ACE-EX is fully aligned with EU strategies for promoting sustainable economic growth and supporting small businesses, highlighting the need for specialised curricula to accelerate the adoption of circular practices.<\/p>\n

Innovative and multidisciplinary training<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The training programme developed under ACE-EX is defined by an interactive, flexible and accessible approach, with pathways tailored to different qualification levels (EQF 4, 5 and potentially 6). Its main features include:<\/p>\n