Episode 39: How the circular economy can help to tackle biodiversity loss

Streamed on 14th September 2021

More than 90% of biodiversity loss is due to the extraction and processing of natural resources. Can a shift to 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. help to reverse biodiversity loss altogether? In this episode of the Circular Economy Show:

• We’ll go one-on-one with the lead author of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s latest paper on the topic of the circular economy and biodiversity.

• We’ll explore some real world examples of some of the biodiversity benefits that circular design can deliver from agriculture to the built environment.

• The Nature Conservancy’s Robert Jones will discuss the potential role of Aquaculture - effectively regenerative agriculture for the oceans - can play in rebuilding the health of our oceans.