Circularity Gap: Meeting Societal Needs and Preserving Global Resources

Part of SDG Tent at Davos 2023 · Davos 2023

This event took place on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM UTC.

Earth Room. The circular economy is fast emerging globally, as companies and governments increasingly recognise its potential to tackle the root causes of climate change and other global challenges while generating new and better growth opportunities. As no one manages this shift alone, new ways of collaboration and, in particular, private-public partnerships are key. In the past five years, many countries have launched circular economy reporting initiatives to showcase their industries and necessary shift to circularity. The Circularity Gap Report shows the power of the circular economy to fulfill our needs equitably but with radically fewer materials and emissions. This session will showcase new models and instruments led by Swiss-based actors to accelerate the circular economy transition through an interactive cross-sector discussion and pitches of circular economy solutions and initiatives. At the same time, the hosts will call Swiss actors to action in co-creating the first circular roadmap for Switzerland.