Episode 35: The billion dollar question: how do we fund a circular economy?

Streamed on 20th July 2021

Decoupling resource consumption from economic growth is all well and good for Western European economies, where the economic case is well established. What about the rest of the globe, where the need for economic development is still an imperative and where the extraction of resources is often critical to their economies? We explore the role financing a 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. can play in driving better growth and economic development across different contexts, with expert commentary from Morgan Stanley, BlackRock and the African Development Bank.

Speakers featured:

• Davinah Milenge: The Circular Economy Programme Officer at The African Development Bank

• Audrey Choi: Morgan Stanley’s Chief Sustainability Officer

• Paul Bodnar: BlackRock’s Global Head of Sustainable InvestingSHOW LESS