Event

Inclusive circular economy business models (June 2022)

The CSIR, the Black Business Council and Team Europe South Africa, with the support of the EU – SA Partners for Growth Programme, hosted a virtual webinar on the 1 June 2022, on “Inclusive Circular Business Models and Supporting Policies”, to raise awareness and facilitate dialogue on this topic.  This webinar featured examples of innovative business models and policy interventions in South Africa and in European Member States, and discussed the appropriateness of applying these in the South African context. Participants included business representatives, organisations active in promoting the circular economy, and policy makers from South Africa and the EU.

Webinar report: Summary report of the virtual webinar, 1 June 2022
Webinar recording: Recording of the full, virtual webinar, 1 June 2022
Presentation: Ariane Labat, EU Delegation to South Africa (2022). Inclusive circular business models and supporting policies.
Presentation: Linda Godfrey, CSIR (2022). The opportunity for a more circular South African economy.
Presentation: Maria Hughes, Sitra (2022). The business opportunities in the circular economy – Sharing models.
Presentation: Dionne Ewen, Royal Ahrend. (2022). Circular product design – Royal Ahrend.
Presentation: Perrine Hervé-Gruyer, Ferme du Bec Hellouin (2022). The Bec Hellouin farm – A permaculture innovative experience in France.
Presentation: Nonhlanhla Joye, Umgibe Organics. (2022). An example of regenerative agriculture in South Africa.
Presentation: Martijn van Engelen, SNEW (2022). SNEW Circular IT & Telecom.

The South African government recognises the circular economy as a driver of economic growth and modern re-industrialisation. Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) play a key role in enabling the country’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy.

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