BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af7c7eebc178 DTSTART:20161212T100000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20161212T180000Z LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland SUMMARY:International Report Briefing - Circular Economy in India: Rethinki ng Growth for Long Term Prosperity CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:​In a context characterised by unprecedented economic dynamis m and rapidly urbanising population\, India stands at the threshold of pro found choices about the path to future development. In an interconnected w orld predicated largely on a linear economic model\, India’s development faces resource challenges and negative externalities – yet this scenari o is not inevitable\, and many opportunities can be derived from adopting a value-preserving model.Taking these factors into account this report spe cifically looks at the opportunities that a circular economy can bring to India.The report offers insights based on extensive desk research\, expert interviews and expert input events in India with participants from busine sses\, government\, universities\, NGOs and other organisations. UNCTAD co ntributed to the report as a knowledge partner.A high-level economic analy sis has been carried out to show potential benefits of following a circula r development path for the Indian economy\, environment and citizens. The research has developed detailed circular ecomony opportunities in three fo cus areas: cities and construction\; food and agriculture\; and mobility a nd vehicle manufacturing.Event OverviewThe Ellen MacArthur Foundation is d elighted to share the insights of this latest work.A half-day event on 12 December in Geneva will take place in partnership with UNCTAD\, inviting t he international community\, experts that have contributed to the report a s well as other stakeholders from across public and private sectors to att end.Speakers from the UN community as well as external speakers will be in vited to share their reflections on the report and there will be a briefin g on key insights along with high-level results of the benefits quantifica tion.An opportunity will be provided to ask questions and to join us after wards for a lunch reception.The Ellen MacArthur FoundationThe Ellen MacArt hur Foundation was created in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circu lar economy.The Foundation'\;s work focuses on four areas: insight and analysis\, business and government\, education and training\, and communi cation.With Knowledge Partner\, McKinsey &\; Company\, the Foundation w orks to quantify the economic potential of the circular model and to devel op approaches for capturing this value.The Foundation collaborates with Gl obal Partners and its Circular Economy 100 network (businesses\, governmen ts and cities)\, to develop circular business initiatives and build capaci ty.The Foundation is creating a global teaching and learning platform on t he circular economy\, encompassing work with leading universities\, school s and colleges\, and online events such as the Disruptive Innovation Festi val.<\;p>\;​In a context characterised by unprecedented economic dyn amism and rapidly urbanising population\, India stands at the threshold of profound choices about the path to future development. In an interconnect ed world predicated largely on a linear economic model\, India’s develop ment faces resource challenges and negative externalities – yet this sce nario is not inevitable\, and many opportunities can be derived from adopt ing a value-preserving model.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Taking these factors i nto account this report specifically looks at the opportunities that a cir cular economy can bring to India.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;The report offers insights based on extensive desk research\, expert interviews and expert i nput events in India with participants from businesses\, government\, univ ersities\, NGOs and other organisations. UNCTAD contributed to the report as a knowledge partner.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;A high-level economic analys is has been carried out to show potential benefits of following a circular development path for the Indian economy\, environment and citizens. The r esearch has developed detailed circular ecomony opportunities in three foc us areas: cities and construction\; food and agriculture\; and mobility an d vehicle manufacturing.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;<\;strong>\;Event Overv iew<\;/strong>\;<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is delighted to share the insights of this latest work.<\;/p>\;<\;p& gt\;A half-day event on 12 December in Geneva will take place in partnersh ip with UNCTAD\, inviting the international community\, experts that have contributed to the report as well as other stakeholders from across public and private sectors to attend.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Speakers from the UN community as well as external speakers will be invited to share their ref lections on the report and there will be a briefing on key insights along with high-level results of the benefits quantification.<\;/p>\;<\;p& gt\;An opportunity will be provided to ask questions and to join us afterw ards for a lunch reception.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;<\;strong>\;The Elle n MacArthur Foundation<\;/strong>\;<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;The Ellen Ma cArthur Foundation was created in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a c ircular economy.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;The Foundation'\;s work focuses on four areas: insight and analysis\, business and government\, education and training\, and communication.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;With Knowledge Pa rtner\, McKinsey &\;amp\; Company\, the Foundation works to quantify th e economic potential of the circular model and to develop approaches for c apturing this value.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;The Foundation collaborates wit h Global Partners and its Circular Economy 100 network (businesses\, gover nments and cities)\, to develop circular business initiatives and build ca pacity.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;The Foundation is creating a global teaching and learning platform on the circular economy\, encompassing work with le ading universities\, schools and colleges\, and online events such as the Disruptive Innovation Festival.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\ nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/international-report-briefing-circular-economy -india-rethinking-growth-long-term-prosperity DTSTAMP:20261114T023110Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR