Side event

1 min

Circular Economy in Middle East and North Africa

Companies interested in circular economy in MENA region

Published

April 1, 2019

Water scarcity, low oil prices, environmental challenges… The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) is facing various challenges today and is shifting towards a circular economy. It’s time to act! The circular economy is not only a key solution to these challenges, it is also an economic driver that generates jobs for the young population.

During this official WCEF2019 side event, opportunities and challenges of the circular economy in MENA will be discussed and how the relationship between Finland and MENA can be harnessed.

Organiser
Arabian Finnish Business Forum-AFBF ry

Contact
Karim Ali, Chairman, karim@consilta.com, +358 40 6729 777

Date and time
Wednesday 5 June: 14.00-17.00

Venue
Scandic Seurahuone, Kaivokatu 12, Helsinki

Maximum number of participants: 100

How to register: https://bit.ly/2HMpuN5

Deadline for registration: 24 May 2019

More information about the event: https://afbf.fi/ce-mena/

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The World Circular Economy Forum 2019 in Helsinki, Finland on 3-5 June 2019 built the next era of the circular economy.

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WCEF2019

The World Circular Economy Forum 2019 in Helsinki, Finland on 3-5 June 2019 built the next era of the circular economy.

A circular economy

Circular economy solutions are needed to safeguard biodiversity and solve the climate crisis. In a circular economy we maintain the value of what we produce through smarter design and shifting from owning products to using services.

Sustainability transition

The life, well-being and economy of Finns fully depend on nature. How can we change the way we operate so that we build a good life, successful business and sustainable public finances within the limits of nature’s carrying capacity?