The circular economy is gaining significant momentum across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), with governments actively developing related policies. In response, eight institutions have

The circular economy is gaining significant momentum across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), with governments actively developing related policies. In response, eight institutions have launched the LAC Circular Economy Coalition to support countries and foster multi-stakeholder collaboration.

This episode features a discussion with strategic partners: Adriana Zacarias Farah (UNEP), Rose Mwebaza (CTCN), Luisa Santiago (Ellen MacArthur Foundation), and Rolando Castro (Vice Minister, MINAE, Costa Rica).

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The circular economy provides a framework to tackle global challenges such as waste, biodiversity loss, and climate change. However, achieving this transition demands significant innovation,

The circular economy provides a framework to tackle global challenges such as waste, biodiversity loss, and climate change. However, achieving this transition demands significant innovation, investment, and collaboration across all sectors. While some startups are emerging, greater urgency is needed to scale solutions effectively.

To accelerate this, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is leading Innovation Day as part of the Festival de Economía Circular. This hybrid event in Lima, Peru, from September 27-29, will feature a two-hour live-streamed session on September 29. It includes interviews with innovators and a panel of funders discussing practical strategies for scaling these solutions.

Banks are the primary creators of money. This raises the question of whether society should reclaim this sovereign power through public ownership of financial institutions.

Ellen Brown,

Banks are the primary creators of money. This raises the question of whether society should reclaim this sovereign power through public ownership of financial institutions.

Ellen Brown, founder of the Public Banking Institute, advocates for owning banks—or at least some of them. She argues this would safeguard public and private deposits, redirect profits to the public interest, ensure control over credit allocation, and reduce government expenses.

Food production significantly contributes to global challenges like biodiversity loss and climate change. However, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's latest publication argues that creating nature

Food production significantly contributes to global challenges like biodiversity loss and climate change. However, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's latest publication argues that creating nature and climate-positive food is possible through better design. This presents a major opportunity for food manufacturers and retailers to benefit customers, farmers, and their businesses.

In a new episode of the Circular Economy Show, Emma Chow and Gaelle Le Gelard from the Foundation will discuss why a fundamental rethink of ingredients and product portfolios is needed, moving beyond incremental sourcing. They will explore the crucial concept of 'food design' and envision what nature-positive foods of the future could look like.