The SWITCH-Asia Programme
The European Commission’s regional environment programme SWITCH-Asia aims to promote Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) among Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and consumer groups in Asia. More specifically, it aims to promote Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP). The SCP approach seeks to reconcile the increased demand for goods and services that respond to basic needs, while minimizing the use of natural resources, toxic materials and emissions of waste, in order not to jeopardize future needs.
The programme focuses to achieve the following main results:
Frequently Asked Questions on SWITCH-Asia
⇒ Why is a SWITCH to SCP necessary?
⇒ What is kind of EU programme is SWITCH-Asia?
Facts & Figures on SWITCH-Asia
Programme Components: 3
- Grant Project
- Policy Support Component
- Network Facility
Programme Duration: 2007-2013
Funding Volume: 150 Million €
Number of grant projects: 47
