Invitation only

WCEF Side Event: Circular Economy Breakfast at COP30

Circular economy is a powerful tool to cut emissions. At the COP30 circular economy breakfast event, business leaders, policymakers, and experts will exchange the latest developments on circular economy and inspire each other towards concrete actions. 

Location

Blend Wine & Beer, Belém, Brazil

Schedule

Thursday 13.11.2025 08:00-09:30

As the world faces escalating climate crises, the urgency for transformative solutions has never been greater. The COP30 negotiations in Belém present a pivotal moment to advance global climate action.

In this context, the circular economy emerges as a powerful tool—not only to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also to enhance economic resilience and competitiveness. By rethinking production and consumption systems, circular strategies offer scalable pathways to decarbonization while fostering sustainable growth.

The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, Business Finland and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland are proud to host a circular economy breakfast event in Belem during COP30. The event will gather business leaders, policymakers, and experts to exchange insights on circular economy solutions.

Participation is by invitation only.

This is an official World Circular Economy Forum Side Event.

Programme

08.00 (UTC-3)

Arrival

08.10 (UTC-3)

Opening words

08.20 (UTC-3)

Buffet serving

08.30

Chatham House discussion, round 1

09.00

Chatham House discussion, round 1

09.20

Closing words

09.30

The event ends

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Tuuli Hietaniemi

Senior Lead, Strategy and Public Affairs