Enabling circular and climate transitions for MSMEs

Enabling circular and climate transitions for MSMEs

17 Sep 2026 at 10:30–12:00 (UTC+5:30)
Conference Room 3, Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person only in Gandhinagar
Focus: Business, Finance, Governance, Industry, System change, Africa, 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): The Lead Organisations are:

Ideia Circular (Brazil), Centre for Responsible Business (India), Noz Institute,  Centre for African Resource Efficiency & Sustainability, Confederation of Indian Industry – Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development (India), Sebrae Sustainability Centre (Brazil), Climate and Society Institute (Brazil).

How can the circular economy move beyond frontrunners to reach millions of MSMEs? Join practitioners, policymakers and business support organisations to explore practical pathways, emerging experiences and collaborative solutions from India, Brazil, South Africa and beyond.

Closing the loop on critical energy transition minerals

Closing the loop on critical energy transition minerals

18 Sep 2026 at 13:00–17:00 (UTC+2:00)
TBD, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Critical minerals, Finance, Governance, Industry, Materials, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Affordable and clean energy Decent work and economic growth Gender equality Reduced inequalities

Organiser(s): United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative

This is an official AR5 Expert Consultation of the UN Secretary-General’s CETM Panel. Experts stress-test circular transition scenarios feeding directly into UNEP’s global assessment. Outputs inform multilateral policy, responsible investment and the just energy transition.

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 minerals, 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.

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.

Circular for scale: From circular innovation to investment, partnerships and growth

Circular for scale: From circular innovation to investment, partnerships and growth

17 Sep 2026 at 14:00–16:00 (UTC+5:00)
Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre (Seminar Hall 1)   , Gandinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Business, Design, Industry, Materials, Asia, Europe
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Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): EU SWITCH-Asia Policy Support Component Programme,
Centre for Responsible Business, Sustainability Standards

Why do some circular businesses scale while others remain pilots? This session explores how enterprises in South and Southeast Asia build market access, partnerships, financing and investment readiness, with practical insights for businesses, investors, policymakers and support organisations.

Building inclusive textile circularity in India

Building inclusive textile circularity in India

17 Sep 2026 at 15:00–17:00 (UTC+5:30)
online session, bangalore, India
Session type: Online only
Focus: Employment, Industry, Materials, People, System change, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
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Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Enviu

Expect:
A grass-roots view of how a post-consumer textile waste ecosystem is built and lessons learned.

Why it matters:
Textile waste is a global issue. With EPR evolving and infrastructure gaps widening, this session offers practical insights from people on ground building scalable solutions.

Building circular business ecosystems: Lessons from Viet Nam and Global South

Building circular business ecosystems: Lessons from Viet Nam and Global South

17 Sep 2026 at 13:00–15:30 (UTC+5:30)
The Mahatma Mandir Convention&Exhibition Centre, Seminar Hall 3, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Bioeconomy, Business, Finance, Governance, Industry, Africa, Asia
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Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): United Development Programme in Viet Nam & International Water Management Institute

This session shares examples, tools and financing approaches from Viet Nam, Africa and other low- and middle-income countries. It also explores how partnerships, enabling policies, innovation ecosystems, tools and financing mechanisms can unlock scalable circular investment opportunities.

Building and financing circular value chains: Live cases from India and the Nordics

Building and financing circular value chains: Live cases from India and the Nordics

17 Sep 2026 at 17:30–19:00 (UTC+5:30)
Online, Helsinki, Finland
Session type: Online only
Focus: Business, Finance, Industry, Materials, Africa, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Nordic Innovation, Stride Ventures, Nordic Circular Investments

This interactive online session moves beyond theory to live demonstration: real cases from the Nordics and India present how cross-value chain collaboration works in practice, how risk is distributed between innovators and established companies, and how capital is structured to fund circular networks.

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.