The session will include discussions on the macroeconomic implications of circular economy strategies and their effects on growth and jobs for economies. Required policy measures and private and public investments will also be analysed.
Programme
Tuesday 6 June
11.00 | Session opens |
3 research questions discussed: 1: ”How should we be measuring and studying the circular economy?” 2: ”What are the macroecomic implications of the circular economy around the world?” 3: ”Which are the best economic policies for transitioning to a circular economy” Senior Economist Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, ERIA, Professor and Director Paul Ekins, University College London, Director General Anni Huhtala, VATT, Professor and Director Bing Zhu, Tsinghua University |
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Commentary by Peter Börkey, OECD |
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Taking science to practice Circular Economy Initiative Lead Antonia Gawel, WEF, CEO Scott Vaughan, IISD, Co-President Anders Wijkman, Club of Rome, Jeremy Wates, EEB |
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Key takeaways Partner Brendan Gillespie, Green Solutions Network |
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12.30 | Session closes |
Moderated by Partner Brendan Gillespie, Green Solutions Network |
This session is related to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
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