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.

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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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.

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.

Circular solutions to marine plastic pollution

Circular solutions to marine plastic pollution

17 Sep 2026 at 17:30–19:00 (UTC+5:30)
Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Gandhi nagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Data and AI, Governance, Resilience, System change, Africa, Asia, Europe
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Climate action Life below water Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Royal Norwegian Embassy, New Delhi (Lead) Partners: Consulate General of Norway, Mumbai; Ministry of Climate and Environment, Norway; GRID-Arendal

How can countries move from measuring plastic pollution to implementing circular solutions at scale? This session showcases India–Norway collaboration on data, policy and action. Learn how evidence, partnerships and local implementation can accelerate circularity.

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.

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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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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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.