Four shifts to unlock the upstream circular economy

Four shifts to unlock the upstream circular economy

17 Sep 2026 at 10:00–13:00 (UTC+5:30)
The Leela Gandhinagar & Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person only in Gandhinagar
Focus: Business, Governance, Industry, Materials, System change, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
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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): UNIDO | United Nations Industrial Development Organization

Join an interactive workshop with Indian and international participants to explore lessons from UNIDO’s Global Stocktake of circular economy policies, learn about the new Addressing the Source Policy Guide, and discover four key shifts to advance upstream circular economy solutions across policy and industry.

Financeable circular waste pilots

Financeable circular waste pilots

17 Sep 2026 at 15:00–16:30 (UTC+5:30)
Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person only in Gandhinagar
Focus: Business, Finance, Governance, Materials, Waste, Asia, Europe
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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): Netherlands Enterprise Agency | RVO.nl, Dutch embassy and other missions – India | The Netherlands and India

The session connects stakeholders around solutions, innovations, markets, finance and policy. Participants use lessons from the Netherlands–India programme on building partnerships and scaling circular waste initiatives that can inform and inspire similar efforts globally.

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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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.

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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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.

Circular supply chains in action: Transitioning towards solutions in fashion and construction 

Circular supply chains in action: Transitioning towards solutions in fashion and construction 

17 Sep 2026 at 12:00–14:30 (UTC+5:30)
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Built environment, Finance, Materials, System change, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Circular Innovation Lab ApS

 

Fashion and construction share a common challenge: hazardous chemicals and unsustainable resource use are embedded throughout their supply chains. Explore how countries, industry and UN partners are advancing circular, chemical-safe supply chains through innovation and collaboration.

Scaling Circular Business: From Innovation to Investment and Partnerships

Scaling Circular Business: From Innovation to Investment and Partnerships

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 Programme,
Centre for Responsible Business,

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.

Circular economy: From evidence to transformation

Circular economy: From evidence to transformation

18 Sep 2026 at 11:00–12:30 (UTC+5:30)
Mahatma Mandir convention center, 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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Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): https://www.un-page.org, https://www.unep.org, https://www.ilo.org, https://www.unido.org

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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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.

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 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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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.