The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Global leadership for a circular, resilient and just economy
European Union
A circular, resilient and just economy requires global cooperation beyond national policies, with circular diplomacy serving as a bridge between countries, communities and sectors through dialogue, knowledge exchange and joint action.
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Discussion
- Circular economy
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2025.09.22[Mon]
16:30 ～ 18:30
(Venue Open 16:15)
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This approach redefines value by prioritising ecological
health, social wellbeing and resilience, as highlighted by
Commissioner Roswall’s call to “put nature on the balance
sheet.” Partnerships such as those between the EU and Japan
demonstrate how policy alignment and cultural traditions of
resource consciousness can support sustainable production and
consumption. Circularity, however, goes beyond efficiency to
embrace sufficiency, equity and systemic change — meeting
human needs within planetary limits while reducing
overproduction and ensuring inclusivity.
True global leadership lies not in exporting solutions but in
connecting ideas and values across borders, creating an
economy that is circular, fair, resilient and future-proof.
Reports
【Reflection】
The session argued that delivering a circular, resilient and
just economy requires global cooperation beyond national
policies, with circular diplomacy acting as a bridge across
countries, communities and sectors. The emphasis was on
connecting values to practice through dialogue, knowledge
exchange and joint action.
Key findings
Expanding the scope of cooperation.
Complex climate–resource–social challenges cut across
jurisdictions, calling for multi-level collaboration among
national governments, cities, business, international
organisations and civil society.
Linking circularity with resilience and justice.
Circular economy approaches were framed as levers not only for
efficiency and cost, but also for supply resilience and social
inclusion, enabled by mutual learning and shared evaluation
across regions.
From talk to joint delivery.
The discussion highlighted a practical arc—shared framing →
partner mapping → launching joint actions—to move from
concepts to execution.
Conclusion
The session reaffirmed that a circular, resilient and just
economy depends on connecting ideas and values
internationally, and it clarified the importance of dialogue,
knowledge exchange and joint delivery.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Implementation focus
Aligned with the session, post-Expo execution should organise
collaboration and move toward joint delivery.
Priority actions
Map partners & designate liaisons: inventory existing
links across cities, companies, international bodies and
research institutions; appoint focal points by theme
(circularity, resilience, justice).
Institutionalise knowledge exchange: run a regular
roundtable/webinar series to align case studies and evaluation
lenses.
Co-launch targeted pilots: initiate joint projects (e.g.,
coordinated collection/recycling schemes; socially inclusive
circular initiatives) with shared metrics.
Standardise communication: agree common terms, indicators and
progress templates to reduce reporting friction.
Disseminate results: publish periodic updates/reports/videos
to broaden participation.
Conclusion
This turns dialogue into sustained partnerships and
co-delivery, making progress on circularity, resilience and
justice visible and scalable.
Cast
Moderator
Ladeja Godina Košir
Founder and Executive Director, Circular Change
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Speakers
Jessika Roswall
Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, European Commission
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Cillian Lohan
EESC member, ECESP
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Sheila Aggarwal-Khan
UNEP Director - Industry and Economy Division, UNEP
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Janez Potočnik
Co-Chair, International Resource Panel (IRP)
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Harada Sadao
Associate Professor in Public economics (environmental policy and regional policy), Doshisa University
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Lakshitha Paranagamage
Programme coordinator, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
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Agata Meysner,
President and Founder, Generation Climate Europe
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The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Global leadership for a circular, resilient and just economy
A circular, resilient and just economy requires global cooperation beyond national policies, with circular diplomacy serving as a bridge between countries, communities and sectors through dialogue, knowledge exchange and joint action.
-
2025.09.22[Mon]
16:30～18:30
(Venue Open 16:15)
- Pavilion
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The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
