From urban waste to critical mineral reserves

From urban waste to critical mineral reserves

17 Sep 2026 at 11:00–12:30 (UTC+5:30)
National Institute of Design (NID), Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Critical raw materials, Data and AI, Industry, Materials, System change, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Landbell GreenForest Solutions India, German RETech Partnership and Material Recycling Association of India

Urban areas are becoming an increasingly important source of secondary materials, yet much of this potential remains underutilised. This session brings together Indian and global experiences to explore how urban mining can move beyond waste management towards the recovery of critical resources.

Resource-smart circular electronics: A lifecycle approach

Resource-smart circular electronics: A lifecycle approach

17 Sep 2026 at 14:00–17:00 (UTC+5:30)
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDPU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Business, Design, Governance, Industry, Asia, Europe
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Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as Resource efficiency & Circular economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) Secretariat

Explore how circularity can be embedded across the electronics lifecycle through better design, lifecycle approach and enabling policies. Discover practical industry approaches and collaborative solutions that strengthen resource security, traceability and resilient value chains.

Integrating post-consumer textiles into circular value chains: Collaborative models

Integrating post-consumer textiles into circular value chains: Collaborative models

17 Sep 2026 at 11:00–13:00 (UTC+5:30)
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person only in Gandhinagar
Focus: Design, Employment, People, System change, Asia, Europe
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Affordable and clean energy Clean water and sanitation Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Organiser(s): Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (RECEIC Secretariat)

This session explores collaborative models for integrating post-consumer textiles into circular value chains. It will showcase practical approaches to align brands, collection networks, logistics providers and recyclers to strengthen reuse, recycling and scalable take-back systems.

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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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 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.

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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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.

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 skills and people

Circular economy skills and people

17 Sep 2026 at 09:00–10:30 (UTC+5:30)
TAJ GANDHINAGAR RESORT & SPA- Grandeur First Floor , Gandhinagar Gujarat India, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Built environment, Education, Employment, Industry, Asia
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Affordable and clean energy Good health and well-being No poverty Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Recycling and Environment Industry Association of India

This session will discuss how waste management, circular economy, green skills and quality jobs can transform environmental challenges into economic opportunities. Participants will understand the policies, innovations, industry partnerships and workforce development which are accelerating the transition to resource efficiency.

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.

The return on investment of closing the loop in nature-based supply chains

The return on investment of closing the loop in nature-based supply chains

17 Sep 2026 at 08:00–10:30 (UTC+5:30)
Taj Gandhinagar Resort & Spa, Imperialroom, Cross Road, Grambharti, Limbodra, Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Indonesia
Session type: In person only in Gandhinagar
Focus: Bioeconomy, Business, Materials, Nature, Resilience, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Life on land Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): FSC Global Circularity Hub

For the first time, independently validated ROI data on circular forest-based supply chains is made public — covering cost, resilience and competitiveness across the full value chain. This is the data decision-makers have been waiting for. Come learn it — and help shape solutions to real barriers.