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Scott Vaughan

CEO, International Institute for Sustainable Development

Scott Vaughan promotes human development and environmental sustainability through research, communication and partnerships.

A background in environmental policy, global trade, economics and finance serves Scott Vaughan well as he leads the global non-governmental organisation IISD. The group’s mission is to integrate environmental and social priorities with economic development. Although he is based in Canada Vaughan works around the globe, and has held leadership positions in organisations throughout the Americas and China.

Scott Vaughan is speaking at the following WCEF2018 sessions:

Tue 23 October at 11:00 : Circularity in Global Value Chains

 

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Project

WCEF2018

The World Circular Economy Forum presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and brings together key circular economy thinkers and doers from around the world.

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Topic

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.

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Theme

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?

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