WCEF 2019, 3-5 June, Finland

The WCEF brings together key circular economy thinkers and doers from around the world. In 2019, the forum had a strong emphasis on the next era of the circular economy and scaling up the transition.

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WCEF2019 summary

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

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PROGRAMME AND RECORDINGS

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WCEF2019 Programme and Recordings

Helsinki, Monday – Wednesday, Jun 03 – Jun 05
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WCEF2019 Speakers

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WCEF2019 Side Sessions

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WCEF2019 Side Events

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WCEF2019 Expo Area

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WCEF2019 Mobile application

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Networking opportunities

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Illustration by Topias Dean / Sitra, Photo by Susanna Lönnrot / Sitra
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Hope lies in youth

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The circular economy and the data economy – an odd couple or just at odds?

Mari Pantsar giving a speech in the Finlania Hall
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Closing speech of Mari Pantsar from Sitra in the World Circular Economy Forum 2019

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Opening speech of Mikko Kosonen from Sitra in the World Circular Economy Forum 2019

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Canada will host the World Circular Economy Forum 2020

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Small steps are good, but big steps are better

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Life is unfair, but the circular economy doesn’t have to be

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Dirty hands for a cleaner planet

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Delay can be deadly

Phenomenon

A circular economy creates new growth opportunities

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To live and eat within the constraints of the earth

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The redistribution of global wealth requires a circular economy

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WCEF2019 to push forward a fairer and more inclusive circular economy

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WCEF2018: Finland and Japan are committed to advancing the circular economy at their upcoming presidencies of the EU and G20

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World Circular Economy Forum 2018 Report

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WCEF Visions 2050

MADE IN FINLAND

Take a look at some of the best kept secrets in Finland.

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How to make the circular economy part of the national education system – Tips from Finland

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The critical move – Finland’s road map to a circular economy 2.0

Results of the work

How was Finland’s road map to a circular economy drawn?

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A lifestyle test that shows if you are a threat or an opportunity for the environment

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Most interesting companies in the circular economy in Finland 2.1

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Circular economy business models for the manufacturing industry

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LOOP Ventures accelerator for the circular economy

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SHIFT

ABOUT

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CONTACT US

Questions about the WCEF2019? Please send us an email to wcef2019(at)www.sitra.fi

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Mari Pantsar
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Kari Herlevi
Project Director, Global collaboration, Sustainability solutions
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Mika Sulkinoja
Leading Specialist, Global collaboration, Sustainability solutions
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Kirsi Pönni
Specialist, Global collaboration, Sustainability solutions
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Anu Mänty
Leading Specialist, Sustainability solutions
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Tuula Sjöstedt
Lead, Communications and Public Affairs
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Liisa Poussa
Specialist, Foresight and Strategy
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Samuli Laita
Manager, Communications and Public Affairs

What's this about?

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The World Circular Economy Forum

The World Circular Economy Forum is a landmark event of the year that brings together business leaders, policymakers and experts to present the world’s best circular economy solutions.

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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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Sustainability solutions

Our daily lives, decision-making practices and business can fit within the earth’s carrying capacity. It pays to seize sustainable solutions right now, as they can help us stop overconsumption and biodiversity loss and mitigate climate change.

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