Ecomondo, the international trade fair for the green and circular economy, is taking place once again at the Rimini Exhibition Centre in Italy from November 4 to 7, 2025.
This annual event is a leading platform for the manufacturing, green, and circular economy sectors, a true meeting point for professionals, companies, institutions, and policymakers to present innovative solutions and strategies for sustainable and circular development.
Over 350 international buyers from 66 countries are taking part this year, with a growing representation from Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Asia, and Africa, thanks to the collaboration between the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI).
Now in its 28th edition, Ecomondo, organized by the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), continues to strengthen its global dimension, positioning itself as a key hub for stakeholders involved in the green, blue, and circular economy.
Tunisia among key participating countries
Key markets represented include Egypt, Algeria, Spain, Bulgaria, Iraq, Tunisia, Senegal, Canada, Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Jordan, confirming the fair’s ability to attract high-level participants from crucial regions for ecological transition.
In a statement to AfricanManager, Rahma Bel Haj, representative of WIC MIC Group (Bizerte), highlighted the importance of leveraging innovation and new technologies in applying green economy practices to the textile and apparel sector.
Sami Lahmar, co-founder of the Tunisian Union of Textile and Apparel and project representative for CBI in Tunisia, noted that his visit aimed to draw inspiration from international experiences in organizing similar fairs.
He also announced plans to hold an international symposium on the green economy in April 2026.
Lahmar emphasized that Ecomondo is a key opportunity for Tunisian companies to discover the latest innovations in the sector and boost their competitiveness regionally and internationally.
He also praised local enterprises’ efforts in environmental protection and energy transition.
The opening day featured several press conferences and scientific seminars addressing issues such as electronic waste, critical raw materials, water management, renewable energy, sustainable financing, and circular economy strategies for resource management.
Public sessions on the state of the green economy in Italy began Tuesday, with the presentation of the report “The State of the Green Economy in Italy 2025,” which outlined both achievements and ongoing challenges.
Italian Minister for the Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said Italy has all the assets needed to take a leading position in Europe’s environmental transition, calling for more investment in the field.
