WCEF Online 29-30 Sept 2020

Rebooting the economy with circular solutions.

Access the videos of circular solutions presented at WCEFonline!

PROGRAMME

Check out all six sessions and numerous side events!

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WCEFonline Side Events

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WCEFonline Summary

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WCEFonline Programme

Tuesday – Wednesday, Sep 29 – Sep 30
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Mobile app, networking and event platform

The World Circular Economy Forum brings together business leaders, policymakers and experts to present the world’s best circular economy solutions.

World Circular Economy Forum goes online!

The year 2020 marks a year of change and adaptation. The COVID-19 pandemic has washed across the world and damaged our economies. At the same time,  a rapid transition to a circular economy is more important than ever. The whole world needs to find ways to get back on its feet, and we have a unique opportunity to support the sustainable recovery of our economy with circular solutions.

While the annual main event WCEF2020 in Toronto has been postponed by a year, this unusual situation has inspired us to organise the first fully virtual event as part of the World Circular Economy Forum. WCEFonline took a dive into why and how a circular economy can help reboot and build resilience in the economy.

Thank you to all who joined the circular economy change-makers from around the world as they shared practical circular economy examples that will help us rebuild our economies stronger, greener and better! With top speakers from around the globe, networking tools and a chance to take part in the discussions from wherever you are, WCEFonline offered a modern circular economy venue. A recording of each session will be available for two weeks after the event.

WCEFonline presented some of the world’s top business leaders, policy makers and thinkers as speakers. These include Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme; Ricardo Lozano, Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia; Dame Ellen MacArthur, Founder of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation; Carolina Schmidt, Minister of the Environment of Chile; Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries; Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission; Stientje van Veldhoven, Minister for the Environment of the Netherlands; Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change of Canada; and Jyrki Katainen, President of Sitra, among others.

WCEFonline in a nutshell

LATEST

Dive into the most recent news.

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What spices the circular economy road maps for North American and African countries?

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European Commission’s proposal for a global circular economy alliance would open up new opportunities for international business

WCEF plus climate
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WCEF+Climate

Thursday – Friday, Apr 15 – Apr 16
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Call for 2021 WCEF Side Event applications

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Ten seeds for a circular ecosystem

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Top circular economy event offers means to achieve sustainable growth to a world battered by crises

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How to create a national circular economy road map?

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Introducing 39 circular economy solutions to inspire the world

History

Faith in a solution – the story behind the World Circular Economy Forum

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A guide to help any country create a national circular economy road map 

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Five reasons to attend WCEFonline

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Wanted: circular economy solutions that change the world

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Sitra chosen to co-ordinate Joint Action under the EU Health Programme

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Circular economy playbook for chemical industry companies

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WBCSD to take part in WCEFonline

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Finland, Canada and the Netherlands join forces to advance the circular economy as key to a sustainable recovery

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WCEF2020 conference in Toronto postponed to 2021

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Sitra offers support for local summer jobs promoting the circular economy

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Fair data economy standardisation is proceeding

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Seven sustainable recovery measures for the coronashock

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WCEF2020 will be organised in Toronto next fall

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Sustainable lifestyles help with climate anxiety

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UN report calls for fivefold ambition in climate action – Nordic cities can lead the way

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Climate policy to achieve the 1.5-degree goal requires rapid reform of the EU ETS

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New recognitions encourage the assessment of circular economy business

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Finnish people consider sustainable lifestyle choices to be important – young people are climate action pioneers

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Climate solutions employed by Nordic cities cut emissions and save money

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WCEF2019 sends a strong message to the EU to show global leadership on the circular economy

HOSTS AND PARTNERS

It’s a joint effort.

The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra is organising WCEFonline together with the African Circular Economy Alliance, Circular Economy Leadership Coalition, Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the European Commission, Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy, the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, in collaboration with the Governments of Canada, Finland and the Netherlands, and WCEF2021 partners including International Chamber of Commerce, Nordic Innovation and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra is a future fund that collaborates with partners from different sectors to research, try and implement bold new ideas that shape the future. Sitra has received recognition for its national and international work on sustainability and the circular economy.

The World Circular Economy Forum is Sitra’s initiative that examines how businesses can gain a competitive advantage through a circular economy and how the circular economy contributes to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Contact us

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Mika Sulkinoja
Senior Lead, Global collaboration, Sustainability solutions
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Kirsi Pönni
Specialist, Global collaboration, Sustainability solutions
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Tuula Sjöstedt
Specialist, Communications and Public Affairs
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Maria Hughes
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Reetta Kohonen
Specialist, Global collaboration, Sustainability solutions
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Samuli Laita
Senior Lead, Communications and Public Affairs
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Mari Pantsar

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