Climate innovation clusters to scale circular economy solutions

Climate innovation clusters to scale circular economy solutions

18 Sep 2026 at 15:30–17:00 (UTC+5:30)
Online, Online, India
Session type: Online only
Focus: Employment, Materials, People, System change, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth Gender equality No poverty Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Climate KIC, SecondMuse, GrowthAfrica

How can we move circular economy pilots from isolated projects to system-wide change? You’ll hear from practitioners and leave with frameworks, real evidence from sectors like e-waste, and partnership opportunities to help build circular economies that are competitive, inclusive and resilient.

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 finance ecosystems for emerging markets

Circular finance ecosystems for emerging markets

18 Sep 2026 at 15:30–17:00 (UTC+5:30)
NID Gandhinagar Campus: https://www.nid.edu/about/campuses/gandhinagar-campus, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Business, Finance, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): GIZ, Expertise France

How can circular economy solutions be financed at scale? This session explores circular finance ecosystems in Africa, Sri Lanka and Brazil, highlighting practical approaches to mobilising investment and accelerating inclusive circular transitions.

Circular economy: From evidence to transformation

Circular economy: From evidence to transformation

18 Sep 2026 at 11:00–12:30 (UTC+5:30)
NID National Institute of Design in Gandhinagar, GH-0, Extension Road, near Infocity, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Employment, Finance, Governance, Materials, System change, 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 Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): UN Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), International Labour Organisation (ILO), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDOP)

What does the evidence really say about the economic case for circularity? Three new PAGE-supported studies trace the story from secondary materials markets to 121–142 million circular jobs to economy-wide impacts — tested live by policymakers, business and finance. Turn evidence into decisions.

From rubble to resilience: Scaling circular value chains in the built environment

From rubble to resilience: Scaling circular value chains in the built environment

18 Sep 2026 at 14:00–15:30 (UTC+5:30)
Bandhej, The Leela Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person only in Gandhinagar
Focus: Built environment, Governance, Materials, Resilience, System change, Africa, Asia
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): GlobalABC Circular Built Environment group, Ministry of the Environment of Finland, Habitat for Humanity, 10YFP/One Planet Network (UNEP), RMIT University

How can construction and demolition material move from waste to a valuable resource? Through examples from India and beyond, this accelerator session explores how policy, procurement, digital marketplaces and material innovation can unlock circular value chains and strengthen material resilience.

Breaking the toxic cycle: Opportunities for circular economy

Breaking the toxic cycle: Opportunities for circular economy

18 Sep 2026 at 13:30–15:00 (UTC+2:00)
Online, Online, Netherlands
Session type: Online only
Focus: Employment, Industry, Materials, People, System change, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth Good health and well-being Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Circle Economy

How can we close material loops without locking in toxic exposures? This panel explores how circular strategies can be leveraged to reduce toxicity in the linear and circular economy and protect workers and consumers. Learn from experts working in textiles, e-waste and plastics sectors.

Borderless circular manufacturing and Industry 5.0

Borderless circular manufacturing and Industry 5.0

18 Sep 2026 at 15:30 – 17 Sep 2026 at 17:00 (UTC-3:00)
online, Goiania, Brazil
Session type: Online only
Focus: Business, Data and AI, Industry, Resilience, System change, 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 Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): BIOCERR – Biodegradáveis Cerrado

Discover how decentralised manufacturing networks can accelerate the circular economy through Industry 5.0 principles.
Learn how modular production systems reduce waste, strengthen local economies and create resilient industrial ecosystems for a regenerative future.

A gender lens on circularity

A gender lens on circularity

18 Sep 2026 at 12:00–13:30 (UTC+5:30)
NID Gandhinagar Campus: https://www.nid.edu/about/campuses/gandhinagar-campus, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person only in Gandhinagar
Focus: Business, Finance, Governance, People, System change, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth Gender equality Partnerships for the goals Reduced inequalities Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Ministry of Finance of Brazil, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH,
Instituto Elas na Economia Circular

What does it take for women to lead the circular transition? In this South-South panel, women leaders from Brazil and India share their experiences and exchange lessons across two of the world’s largest emerging economies. Be ready for an open, practical conversation on gender, leadership and more.

A value chain approach to circular plastics: Packaging, design, business models and livelihoods

A value chain approach to circular plastics: Packaging, design, business models and livelihoods

18 Sep 2026 at 10:00–12:00 (UTC+5:30)
Grand Mercure, GIFT City, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person only in Gandhinagar
Focus: Design, Employment, Industry, Materials, People, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Decent work and economic growth Good health and well-being Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Confederation of Indian Industry and Centre for Environment Education

Explore how diverse stakeholders such as businesses, recyclers, policymakers and waste management organisations can be brought together to build an ecosystem for circular plastic packaging. Gain practical insights on building collaborative platforms that drive system-wide change.

Used oil EPR and traceability

Used oil EPR and traceability

18 Sep 2026 at 09:00–12:00 (UTC+5:30)
IIT Gandhinagar, Gujrat, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person only in Gandhinagar
Focus: Business, Employment, Energy, Industry, Waste, Asia, Europe
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Affordable and clean energy Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals

Organiser(s): Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) Secretariat, Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) and Petroleum Re-Refiners’ Association of INDIA (PRAI)

The session explores how digital traceability can strengthen India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for used oil by integrating data systems across the value chain. Drawing on global experience, it will identify practical pathways for developing and piloting a scalable, transparent and accountable traceability model.