Accelerator Session: Financing the Circular Economy

The circular economy has significant potential to help meet global sustainability goals, address local environmental priorities, support net zero and climate change objectives, and deliver economic returns. However, the financing of circular solutions faces challenges. This World Circular Economy Forum 2021 (WCEF2021) Accelerator Session will focus on advancing and scaling up circular financing, from the global to the local level. Financing the Circular Economy Transition will begin with a global view of circular finance opportunities and challenges curated by the United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) , followed by an in-depth look at local Canadian applications and case studies curated by Circular Economy Leadership Canada (CELC) .