The circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. has emerged as a compelling solution to tackle global challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It's a linchpin in achieving SDG12 and supports eleven other Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG13 on climate action. This COP28 side-event at the UN-DESA SDG Pavilion, organised by the Foundation, ClimateWorks Foundation, and the National Centre for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation, China, explored how the circular economy can contribute to tackling the global climate crisis and other SDG areas.
