The Assam circular economy model

The Assam circular economy model

18 Sep 2026 at 15:00–16:30 (UTC+5:30)
online, It will be an online session, India
Session type: Online only
Focus: Employment, Governance, People, System change, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure No poverty Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Pyxera Global, Assam Pollution Control Board and PRIDE Cooperative

Discover a new model for inclusive circular economy governance. Learn how environmental regulators, waste worker cooperatives and businesses can strengthen recycling, create green livelihoods and improve material recovery. Explore partnerships replicable across the Global South.

From silicon to system: Experience upskilling through circular chipsets

From silicon to system: Experience upskilling through circular chipsets

17 Sep 2026 at 14:00–17:00 (UTC+5:30)
Online, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: Online only
Focus: Critical raw materials, Design, Education, Materials, System change, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Industry, innovation and infrastructure Quality education Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Green Phoenix Circular Solutions

This accelerator session helps build essential circular skills, using the chipset’s life cycle as a case study to explore shifting industries from linear to circular. No tech background needed: the chipset is just the lens and the capabilities you gain apply to any industry ready to close the loop.

Circular value chains for metals and industrial materials in Odisha

Circular value chains for metals and industrial materials in Odisha

18 Sep 2026 at 15:00–17:30 (UTC+5:30)
virtual, Bhubaneswar, India
Session type: Online only
Focus: Built environment, Business, Employment, Materials, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Clean water and sanitation Climate action Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): State Pollution Control Board, Odisha

Exploration of Odisha’s steel, aluminium and mineral industries are transforming industrial wastes into valuable resources through circular value chains.

Circular fashion: Building the ecosystem

Circular fashion: Building the ecosystem

17 Sep 2026 at 14:00–16:00 (UTC+5:30)
Online, Online, India
Session type: Online only
Focus: Business, Design, Industry, Materials, Asia, Europe
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Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Reduced inequalities Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Environmental Management Centre Pvt Ltd (EMC) and Ethica Ltd

Discover how India’s textile hubs, recyclers and brands can weave a true circular fashion ecosystem from waste to wear. Learn the barriers, business models and real examples shaping this shift. Whether you’re a designer, manufacturer, brand or policymaker, this session shows why circularity is a practical economic strategy.

Circular economy and rating systems: Are we measuring what really matters?

Circular economy and rating systems: Are we measuring what really matters?

18 Sep 2026 at 14:00–15:30 (UTC+5:30)
Online, Bangalore, India
Session type: Online only
Focus: Built environment, Design, Materials, Nature, People, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Jacobs Solutions India Private Limited

Circularity matters – Are rating systems truly advancing circularity, or just rewarding compliance? This panel explores how built environment frameworks can move beyond waste, recycled content and checklists to measure lifecycle value, reuse, adaptability, embodied carbon and real circular outcomes.

Workwear as a circular service

Workwear as a circular service

18 Sep 2026 at 11:00–13:00 (UTC+5:30)
None, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: Online only
Focus: Business, Industry, Materials, System change, Waste, Asia
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Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Lindström Group, Lindström India

Discover how workwear rental and maintenance can keep garments in use longer. Lindström experts will share practical lessons on durability, repair, reuse and resource-efficient laundry, helping organisations reduce waste and build long-term business value.

Unlocking circularity in Small Island States

Unlocking circularity in Small Island States

17 Sep 2026 at 13:30–15:00 (UTC+6:30)
ONLINE, ONLINE, India
Session type: Online only
Focus: Industry, Materials, Resilience, System change, Africa, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Life below water Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Common Seas

Circular solutions in Small Island States face unique challenges of scale, cost and geography. We’ll explore what works in practice and how solutions can be implemented in island contexts. Expect real examples from the Caribbean and Indian Ocean, and learn how regional collaboration can help unlock scale.

Road to Finlandia Circular Latin America

Road to Finlandia Circular Latin America

17 Sep 2026 at 18:30–20:00 (UTC+5:30)
Online, Lima, Peru
Session type: Online only
Focus: Bioeconomy, Business, Critical raw materials, Energy, Materials, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Affordable and clean energy Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Team Finland Latin America, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Finland

This session highlights how Finland is advancing circular economy partnerships across the LAC region. Through practical examples and collaboration opportunities, participants will explore how circular solutions can drive sustainable growth, innovation and resource efficiency in Latin America.

Policy levers for a redesigned economy

Policy levers for a redesigned economy

18 Sep 2026 at 22:00–23:30 (UTC+5:30)
On line, Stockholm, Sweden
Session type: Online only
Focus: System change, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Partnerships for the goals Peace, justice and strong institutions Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): RISE

This session is built on 10+ years of research on how to develop and scale circular business models – resulting in the insight that these models cannot scale within our current economic system. We have identified 26 levers for transformative change, necessary to to scale a real circular economy.

Nordic stage: The circular city, up close

Nordic stage: The circular city, up close

18 Sep 2026 at 17:30–19:30 (UTC+5:30)
Online , Oslo, Norway
Session type: Online only
Focus: Business, Food, Materials, People, System change, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Nordic Circular Hotspot, RISE Research Institute of Sweden, The Consumer Demand for Circular Urban Living Project, Maastricht Sustainability Institute,
Slovenian National Institute of Building and Civil Engineering

A close-up look at Nordic circular cities: what works, what carries the transition, and what still stands in the way. New research meets real-world practice from across the Nordics and Europe. The session closes with an open dialogue with international expert communities.