On Friday 4 March 2016, the Environment Council will discuss the EU action plan for the circular economy and the package which includes the four legislative proposals on waste.

There will also be a policy debate on the follow-up to the Paris agreement on climate change based on a communication drafted by the Commission and on a document prepared by the presidency.

Ministers will also address the contribution of environment and climate policies to growth and jobs, in an exchange of views on the European Semester process.