Employment potential in the circular economy​

Employment potential in the circular economy​

15 Sep 2026 at 15:00–16:00 (UTC+5:30)
Session type: Parallel
Track: People
Focus: Education, Employment, People, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production

As circular economy strategies gain momentum, new jobs are emerging, linear economy jobs are being displaced and existing circular economy jobs are being transformed, creating both opportunity and urgency around engagement in a circular economy.

This session examines how these changes are unfolding, and addresses the policies, investments and business models needed to make circular economy employment economically viable, technologically advanced and socially inclusive. It offers participants evidence-based insights into good, sustainable work in the circular economy.

Organiser(s): Circle Economy, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

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Empowering citizens for circular lifestyles (Mission LiFE)​

Empowering citizens for circular lifestyles (Mission LiFE)​

15 Sep 2026 at 12:00–13:00 (UTC+5:30)
Session type: Parallel
Track: People
Focus: Education, People, System change, Waste, Asia
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

This session explores how empowering citizens to adopt circular lifestyles can accelerate the transition towards more sustainable consumption and a circular economy.

As everyday choices around reuse, repair, sharing, waste segregation and recycling play a critical role in reducing resource use and waste generation, behavioural change is essential for achieving circularity at scale.

The session will showcase how Mission LiFE and other initiatives are leveraging awareness campaigns, policies, digital tools and community engagement to empower citizens and foster more circular and sustainable lifestyles.

Organiser(s): Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India (MoEFCC), International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE)

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