COP27 PANEL: Circularity for Climate: Leveraging Circular Economy to Accelerate the Net-Zero Transition

Recent studies suggest the circular economy can help mitigate the 45% of global GHG emissions linked to how we make and use products, and how we produce food and manage land (Ellen MacArthur Foundation).  The circular economy seeks to shift from the current linear (take-make-dispose) model of economic growth to a model based on three principles: i) design out waste and pollution, ii) keep products and materials in use, and iii) regenerate natural systems. 

This session will explore how circular economy approaches can support climate change mitigation efforts. It will explore pathways to decarbonization through increased circularity, with case studies from key sectors. Experts from government, non-governmental organizations, and academia will discuss current efforts and best practices, and identify opportunities for further action on the circular economy to support climate ambition.  

Threading Change is going to COP27!

To be able to go is such a privilege as we reflect on the geopolitical climate of Egypt and what this means as climate activists. Many have said that this is a climate justice COP, for the primary reason that our delegation is going, is to uphold justice and equity in the fashion industry. We would like to take this time to thank Environment and Climate Change Canada for providing us with the funding to go.

Our delegation will be speaking on 5 panels in the coming week, including one CBC radio show Tuesday morning, one TED talk, a panel with the European Union, a panel at the Canada pavilion on the ground at COP27, and also a talk at the COP27 Arts & Fashion Green Zone alongside Stella McCartney.

All the links for the events can be found at threadingchange.org/cop27