Circular economy in Africa: examples and opportunities
This collection of insights on the circular economy in Africa explores key questions about...
Government and policy
News and articles
To fulfil the Paris Agreement we need a circular economy
To achieve net-zero by 2050, we need to address the way we make and use products, materials, and...
Which country is leading the circular economy shift?
Which country is winning the race to a circular economy?
Making a city circular
Pioneering behaviour change towards procurement for circular economy in Malmö
The European Green Deal and a post Covid-19 prosperity
The Foundation welcomes São Paulo as a Strategic Partner City
Published on 15th April 2021
New York joins the Foundation as a Strategic Partner City
Published on 19th April 2021
First Plastics Pact in the Pacific region
Published on 18th May 2021
New policy paper published: 'circular economy key to meeting EU's climate targets'
Published on 19th February 2021
New policy goals offer an opportunity for circular economy transition at scale
Published on 28th January 2021
The circular economy: a transformative Covid-19 recovery strategy
Many see a rare opportunity beyond the pandemic, to build a resilient and low carbon economic...
Circular economy in cities
As major engines for economic growth, cities can drive the circular economy agenda forward to...
Good COP, bad COP
What makes a good climate change conference?
The New European Bauhaus and the circular economy
An opportunity to demonstrate the potential of circular design
Building a world free from waste and pollution
Redesigning how we make and use buildings to reach net-zero emissions
The Covid-19 recovery requires a resilient circular economy
The Covid-19 crisis has disastrous human and economic consequences...
How the circular economy is helping China achieve its quest for ‘ecological civilisation’
Why public sector innovation is the reason your iPhone is so smart
Every day, we’re surrounded by technology that we take for granted. GPS, the Internet, barcodes,...
Podcasts of interest
How to Think Like a 21st Century Economist with Kate Raworth
What is the goal of economics? Does GDP really tell us all we need to know?
The power of information and data in our cities
An all too familiar story is told about our data and how various organisations are capturing it...
Building Urban Resilience
Before the middle of this century, the world's cities will face challenges like never before.
Cities as flows in a circular economy
The pattern in which cities have grown is predictable across the world, and it’s based on the...
Resources from other sites
Videos
How policy change is crucial for enabling circular economy
Our recently published set of five Universal circular economy policy goals will enable governments...
How to Convince Policymakers to Transform Your City
How do you convince work colleagues that your bright idea isn’t just another...
China and the EU: Circular economy policy
What happens when the world's two largest economies sign a memorandum of understanding on a topic...
Accelerating London's Transition to a Circular Economy Through Higher Education
Higher education is in a unique position to affect change...
Cities Regenerated
Our guests in this live show believe they know how to make cities cleaner, safer, and more...
Tackling climate change: the case for a circular economy
Streamed live on 9th June 2020
Learning from Covid 19: How Do We Build Back Better?
Streamed live on 23rd June 2020
Circular economy opportunities in China
Streamed live on 7th July 2020
How Are Cities Measuring Their Circular Economy Progress?
Streamed live on 13th October 2020
The next step: a circular economy at scale
Streamed live on 20th October 2020
Building Thriving Cities Fit for the 21st Century
Streamed live on 3rd November 2020
Growth in a circular economy | Summit 21
This session was live-streamed on the 9th June 2021 as part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s...
Fix the economy, fix the climate | Summit 21
This session was live-streamed on the 8th June 2021 as part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s...
Shifting the System | Summit 21
This session was live-streamed on the 10th June 2021 as part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s...
Kate Raworth: Building a thriving economy for people within our planetary boundaries
Streamed live on 1st December 2020
Five universal policy goals to enable a circular economy at scale
Streamed live on 2nd Feb 2021
Scaling the circular economy: a Latin-American and Caribbean coalition
Streamed live on 16 Feb 2021
Scaling the Circular Economy to Build Resilience Across Sectors and Industries | Summit 2020
The Green Deal: The Future of Europe's Economy? | Frans Timmermans | Summit 2020
EIB: how the circular economy provides opportunities to create value
How the European Investment Bank is supporting the circular economy.
What have we learned from Covid-19 & how can we improve? | David Nabarro | Summit 2020
The role of circular economy in transitioning to low-carbon: Nicholas Stern | Summit 2020
What Are the Enabling Conditions That Africa Can Use to Scale a Circular Economy?
A perspective from Kobie Brand, Regional Director, ICLEI Africa.
Circular economy, climate change and COP26: a look at how the dots connect
Why Do We Need to Change Our Perspective on the Economy? | Mariana Mazzucato | Summit 2020
What is the EU Doing About the Circular Economy?
The European Commission has been working on a collection of policies as part...
How Can We Make Policy Makers Realise & Understand the Potential of the Circular Economy?
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