World Circular Economy Forum 2023

EIB participation

30 May

• Unlocking finance for a circular and regenerative economy, 13:30-14:45 (local time) – with the participation of Nicola Pochettino, Director of the environment and natural resources department.
  The session explored the role of road maps for the financial sector as a mechanism to tackle challenges and drive coherent action towards de-risking investment in circular initiatives globally. Representatives of multilateral banking institutions, the private sector, national governments and local decision makers shared their experiences of the opportunities and challenges of investing in our circular future.

31 May

• Money talks – what enables a systemic shift for corporates and investors?, 09:00-10:00 (local time) – with the participation of Ambroise Fayolle, Vice-President responsible for climate action and environment.
  While billions are being invested in circular solutions, trillions are still invested each year into linear business models. This plenary session demonstrated the economic potential of the circular economy and asked what is holding back corporates and investors from a systemic shift.
    Read Vice-President Fayolle's speech

1 June

• Cities and regions accelerating the circular transition , 10:00-11:30 (local time)
  Cities and regions may ask why they should strive to be circular, how they can start and progress in their circular journey, what benefit this will bring and who can support them. This session provided the answers to all these questions, with cities and regions sharing inspirational examples and experiences.
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