Scaling inclusive circular bioeconomy solutions

Scaling inclusive circular bioeconomy solutions

18 Sep 2026 at 10:00–13:00 (UTC+5:30)
Mandala Hall, Hotel Jaypee Siddharth, 3 Rajendra Place, New Delhi 110008, New Delhi, India
Session type: In person elsewhere and online
Focus: Bioeconomy, Business, Employment, Finance, Africa, Asia
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Clean water and sanitation Decent work and economic growth Responsible consumption and production Zero hunger

Organiser(s): International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program, Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub (CBIH) India, BAIF Development Research Foundation, BAIF Council for Advancement in Rural Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (BAIF CARES)

 

From innovation to investment, this accelerator session showcases scalable circular bioeconomy solutions through start-up pitches, community innovations, policy dialogue and green finance partnerships that empower entrepreneurs, strengthen livelihoods and advance circular transitions in India.

Hidden trade-offs in circular transitions

Hidden trade-offs in circular transitions

17 Sep 2026 at 16:00–18:00 (UTC+5:30)
IIT Palakkad, Palakkad, India
Session type: In person elsewhere and online
Focus: Built environment, Employment, Governance, Industry, Materials, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Reduced inequalities Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Dr Ram V G, IIT Palakkad, with Dr Senthilkumar V., IIT Palakkad

Circular economy policies can shift emissions, jobs and value across borders. This session explores hidden trade-offs such as rebound, job shifts, asset lock-in and uneven value capture across regions. Discussions will help shape a practical lens for fairer circular economy policies.

From pilot to policy: Co-designing the start-up–ULB pathway for circular cities

From pilot to policy: Co-designing the start-up–ULB pathway for circular cities

17 Sep 2026 at 10:30–12:30 (UTC+5:30)
G-03, IDR Building, Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru, Bengaluru, India
Session type: In person elsewhere and online
Focus: Business, Finance, Governance, System change, Waste, Asia
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute, Government of Karnataka and Bengaluru Science and Technology Cluster (an initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India), Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru

Circular startups have solutions; cities have the waste and the mandate, yet partnerships stay fragile and champion-dependent. Work alongside Urban Local Bodies’ (ULB) leaders, founders and financiers to design a repeatable pathway from pilot to scale, grounded in live Bengaluru examples.

Accelerating circularity and digital innovation for the built environment

Accelerating circularity and digital innovation for the built environment

18 Sep 2026 at 14:00–17:00 (UTC+5:30)
Bangalore International Centre, Library Hall, 7, 4th Main Road, Domlur II Stage, Bengaluru 560 071, Bangalore, India
Session type: In person elsewhere and online
Focus: Built environment, Materials, System change, Asia
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), ETH Zurich, Switzerland, Circular Engineering for Architecture Lab and
Untrash.Earth

How can we decouple growth from resource use? Drawing on India’s experience, this session explores how low-carbon solutions backed by digital tools can turn data into actionable insights. It examines how these insights can shape smarter policy and business decisions for sustainable growth.

Circularity as a tool for transforming mining

Circularity as a tool for transforming mining

18 Sep 2026 at 17:30–19:00 (UTC+5:30)
Mining Hub / Online, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Session type: In person elsewhere and online
Focus: Business, Critical raw materials, Industry, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Vale S.A. and the Mining Hub

How can the circular economy transform mining? Vale S.A. and the Mining Hub invite you to discover practical experiences, challenges and approaches to unlock value from mining residues in a collaborative discussion on how to make the mining sector more sustainable and efficient.

Circular talks: Financing and shaping the circular transition

Circular talks: Financing and shaping the circular transition

17 Sep 2026 at 17:30–19:30 (UTC+5:30)
Av. Paulista, 1313, São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil
Session type: In person elsewhere and online
Focus: Business, Finance, Industry, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Organiser(s): The Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (FIESP), The Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI), The Circular Economy Coalition for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEC)

This session will explore opportunities and challenges in unlocking finance for circular business models, with a focus on engaging value chains and SMEs. It will also examine how public policies and decision-makers can reduce barriers and accelerate the transition through practical examples.

Manufacturing engineering and technology for circular economy

Manufacturing engineering and technology for circular economy

18 Sep 2026 at 10:00–13:00 (UTC+5:30)
Anant National University, Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, India
Session type: In person elsewhere and online
Focus: Critical raw materials, Data and AI, Industry, Materials, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Centre for Sustainable Energy and Circularity (CSEC), NAMTECH (New Age Makers’ Institute of Technology) in partnership with IIT Roorkee

This session explores how manufacturing engineering and technology (MET) can accelerate circular manufacturing through industry 4.0, green artificial intelligence and digital technologies, fostering smart circularity.