Introduction
In 2026, the Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises published the third edition of its landmark study, GREEN ECONOMY 2026. The publication not only charts the development of Hungary’s green industry but also serves as a compass guiding the transition toward a more sustainable economy. Spanning more than 280 pages and developed with the contribution of more than 80 renowned experts, the study functions as both a scientific reference and a practical handbook. It presents domestic and international responses to environmental challenges, alongside best practices and innovative solutions.
GREEN ECONOMY 2026 is addressed not only to professionals, policymakers, university lecturers, and students, but also to responsible companies, —those that view CSR and ESG strategies not merely as compliance obligations, but as genuine opportunities for value creation.
Besides international professional organisations also commercial and economic attachés and experts of the Hungarian foreign missions abroad are very welcome to study and share this publication to promote Hungarian companies’ expertise in foreign markets.
The upcoming volume contains updated data, fresh perspectives, and an even greater emphasis on practical examples, it helps economic actors successfully navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory, technological, and social landscape.
Let’s shape the future green economy together!
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Release date:
April 2026
Length: 282 pages
English version is available free to download online
(in PDF)
The authors
Ákos Lukács; Ákos Veisz; András Huszár; Anna Istenes; Artúr Köhler; Attila Bálint Kovács; Attila Chikán Jr.; Attila Dantesz; Attila Maxim Ferenczi; Balázs Morvai; Barbara Márton; Béla Farkas; Benedek Iga; Bernard Merkx; Boglárka O. Lakatos; Csaba Ilcsik; Csaba Kőrösi; Csaba László Fodor; Csaba Markó; Dalma Dedák; dr. Attila Dávid Molnár; dr. Barbara Wassen; dr. Csaba Kirchkeszner; dr. Csabáné Máthé; dr. Gabriella Hancz; dr. Gábor Bordós; dr. Gábor Paksi; dr. habil. Csaba Ágoston; dr. István Csepregi; dr. István Szabó; dr. Judit Mádlné Szőnyi; dr. Károly Kovács, PhD; dr. Krisztina Wégner; dr. László Aleksza; dr. Lívia Kokasné Palicska; dr. Róbert Kun; dr. Tamás Szigeti; Edoardo Masut; Elze-Lia Wisser; Eszter Sárosi; Fanni Mészáros; Fanny Nagy; Gábor Gyura; Gábor Hasznos; Gábor Jakab; Gergely Czap; Gergely Hankó; Gergely Tóth; Imre Király; Imre Sztruhár; James Law; József Gacsályi; Judit Juranics; Károlyné Bedő; Kata Csiki; Katalin Czippán; Katalin Vészity; Kinga Barna; Krisztina Bolla; László Bűdy; László Mátyás; László Uhri; László Vekkel; Levente András Koczóh;
Micha van den Boogerd; Norbert Takács; Olivier Maurer; Orsolya, Barsi; Oszkár Vámosi; prof. dr. Gyula Bándi; prof. dr. József Faitli; rof. dr. Magdolna Csath; prof. dr. Sándor Kerekes; Regina Anna, Dömsödi; Szabolcs Tornyos; Viktória Doró; Zita Szöllősi-Sebestyén; Zoltán Papp; Zsanett Brunner; Zsolt Szalóczy; Zsuzsanna Kertész-Káldosi.
Why should Green Economy 2026 be a must-have on every green-collar person's laptop? This is for you if...
…You want to gain first-hand access to valuable, up-to-date, and practical knowledge from the most credible leaders of the environmental industry—insights you can apply directly in your daily work.
…You want to see the big picture in one place, with clear insights into how industry activities connect, offering a comprehensive snapshot of current trends.
Because it offers a unique opportunity to engage with more than 80 outstanding industry experts at once.
Topics
- International outlook: The European landscape, the impact of climate change on the global economy, and biodiversity
- On home ground: Progress in the circular economy, the state of domestic water resources, environmental safety, and green data
- Energy storage: Future technologies, directions of industrial development, and water-based energy production
- Climate change: ESG, VSME, CSRD, regulatory limit values, and adaptation strategies
- Waste management: Global challenges, ISWA perspectives, and material flows within the circular economy
- Remediation: The current state of brownfield investments
- Environmental measurements: EU regulations and amendments, waste analysis, asbestos, and air quality monitoring
- Water management and protection: Watersheds, Water in the Landscape!, the Aquatic Plastic project, wastewater treatment, and urban adaptation
- Plastics: The status of recycled plastics and microplastics
- Energy efficiency: Green energy solutions and smart homes
- Environmental education and awareness-raising: Sustainability in education systems and successful initiatives
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Contact:
Gergely Hankó
Managing Director
+36 20 383 6242
Viktória Doró
Editor-In-Chief
+36 30 343 5394
Gergely Hankó
Managing Director
+36 20 383 6242
Viktória Doró
Editor-In-Chief
+36 30 343 5394
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