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The WCEF2017 opening session sets the scene for the World Circular Economy Forum 2017. It focuses on integrating circular economy to the Global Agenda 2030. The session celebrates Finland’s 100 year anniversary and the World Environment Day.
Programme
Monday 5 June
| 12.00 | Session opens |
| Welcome to WCEF2017 President Mikko Kosonen, Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra Minister for Housing, Energy and the Environment Kimmo Tiilikainen, Finland Member Matti Vanhanen, Finnish Parliament Vice President Jan Vapaavuori, European Investment Bank |
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| Global use of natural resources – in crisis or not? Co-chair Janez Potocnik, UNEP International Resources Panel See presentation |
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| Circular economy as means to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals and reduce poverty Director Achim Steiner, Oxford Martin School See Presentation |
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| Panel discussion on forum core themes State Minister of the Environment Tadahiko Ito, Japan See presentation Presidential Representative Sergei Ivanov, Russia Environment Secretary Alice Kaudia, Kenya Co-chair Janez Potocnik, UNEP International Resources Panel Director Achim Steiner, Oxford Martin School UNEP Deputy Executive Director and Assistant-Secretary-General Ibrahim Thiaw, United Nations See presentation |
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| Circular economy total transformation – can it be achieved? President Mikko Kosonen, Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra See Presentation |
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| 13.30 | Session closes |
| Moderated by Director Veera Heinonen, Sitra & Director Peter Woodward, Quest Associates |
This session is related to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
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