ECOS | Environmental Coalition on Standards

News & events

  • 10 February 2026

    Call for tender – heat pump testing

    ECOS seeks to subcontract a company or individual to deliver expertise on heat pump testing. Apply before 28 February 2026!

  • 04 February 2026

    From the ground up: decarbonising infrastructure and buildings in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa

    By Marxine Waite
    By Joren Verschaeve
    By Katarzyna Krok

    Research shows that by 2050, Africa's population will increase by about 60%. Two-thirds of the infrastructure and buildings required are yet to be built, ushering in an unprecedented wave of construction—and potentially, pollution.

  • 03 February 2026

    Meet our new member from Czech Republic!

    We are excited to welcome a new member to the ECOS Network: Institut cirkulární ekonomiky (INCIEN) is the first Czech NGO working on circular economy through a holistic perspective.

  • 28 January 2026

    Calls for tenders – Coaching and leadership training

    ECOS has two open calls for tenders for tailored coaching and leadership training for our senior management teams. The training should entail a mix of theoretical learning and concrete practices. We invite providers to submit proposals for one or both by 22 February 2026.

  • 21 January 2026

    Call for experts – low-carbon cement and concrete in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa

    ECOS is looking for experts to help us secure an ambitious and effective decarbonisation pathway for cement and concrete value chains in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa.

  • 21 January 2026

    ECOS Board: Call for Expression of Interest

    ECOS is seeking suitably qualified candidates, both independents and from within our membership, to join our governance and contribute to the strategic direction and governance of ECOS. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to play a key role in guiding our vision and mission, and strategic decision-making, as well as drive positive environmental impact across the globe, while navigating a complex and evolving geopolitical landscape. Apply before 28 February 2026!

  • 14 January 2026

    Call for experts – public procurement

    ECOS is looking for experts in the field of public procurement to support our work on the upcoming revision of the European public procurement framework. Experts will provide relevant expertise and support in policy processes through the drafting of policy and legal recommendations, including evidence-based material.

ECOS is co-funded by the European Commission and EFTA Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EISMEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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