In this episode, Seb, Julia Binder (IMD Business School), and Manuel Braun discuss why circularity has moved from a sustainability agenda to a boardroom priority. Watch the full episode to learn

In this episode, Seb, Julia Binder (IMD Business School), and Manuel Braun discuss why circularity has moved from a sustainability agenda to a boardroom priority. Watch the full episode to learn more.

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Global trade wars, resource shortages, and the AI-driven scramble for critical minerals reveal the fragility of our linear economy. This necessitates a global restructure, making vulnerabilities

Global trade wars, resource shortages, and the AI-driven scramble for critical minerals reveal the fragility of our linear economy. This necessitates a global restructure, making vulnerabilities impossible for businesses to ignore.

This episode features Julia Binder (IMD Business School) and Manuel Braun (*The Circular Business Revolution*). They explain why circularity is now a boardroom priority, offering a direct answer to resource dependency and geopolitical risk by shifting from an impact to a compelling business case, with examples like Hilti.

[IMD circular value creation courses](https://www.imd.org/sustainability/cvce/creating-value-circular-economy/), [Material Advantage report](https://www.imd.org/ibyimd/innovation/material-advantage-how-circular-strategies-drive-business-value/), and *[The Circular Business Revolution](https://www.imd.org/research-knowledge/books/the-circular-business-revolution/)* are available. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation champions this transition.

Intensifying pest pressures, exacerbated by climate change and resistance to conventional controls, were the focus of a recent E-dialogue. It explored how host plant resistance, precision

Intensifying pest pressures, exacerbated by climate change and resistance to conventional controls, were the focus of a recent E-dialogue. It explored how host plant resistance, precision breeding, and integrated genetic and digital solutions can deliver scalable impact, accelerate farmer adoption, supported by effective policy frameworks.

The dialogue featured a keynote by Professor Sophien Kamoun and an expert panel from academia and technology. For more, visit the Agrifood Sustainability and Innovation E-dialogue series.

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Judges increasingly use AI tools for critical decisions, from sentencing to risk assessment, fundamentally changing justice delivery. Public confidence in the fairness and legitimacy of

Judges increasingly use AI tools for critical decisions, from sentencing to risk assessment, fundamentally changing justice delivery. Public confidence in the fairness and legitimacy of AI-assisted court processes is paramount. Dr. Brian Barry's TEDx talk proposes a roadmap: just as judges follow conduct principles, AI tools must follow good design principles.

This roadmap involves three milestones: defining AI principles, translating them into technical guardrails, and rigorously testing for trust and procedural fairness before deployment. This ensures AI adoption enhances, rather than undermines, judicial legitimacy. Dr. Barry, an Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin, leads research on how AI design impacts trust in judicial processes, including his €2 million JUDGEASSIST project.

Dr. Jamie Sommer, an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of South Florida, investigates what truly moves the needle in climate change activism. Her oral history research project,

Dr. Jamie Sommer, an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of South Florida, investigates what truly moves the needle in climate change activism. Her oral history research project, featuring female leaders globally, uncovers surprising findings about effective climate action.

Sommer's broader work examines how institutions and systems, including capitalism and patriarchy, shape global environmental inequality, often benefiting powerful groups. She also studies climate resilience and trauma through oral histories with communities facing extreme weather events in India and Guatemala, collaborating with the Climate Knowledge Collective.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Many companies face accusations of greenwashing and public distrust due to revised CO₂ goals or a lack of goal-setting. Dr. Jilde Garst addresses why firms fail to achieve environmental and

Many companies face accusations of greenwashing and public distrust due to revised CO₂ goals or a lack of goal-setting. Dr. Jilde Garst addresses why firms fail to achieve environmental and social targets, exploring how to set ambitious, measurable, and adaptable goals.

An Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research, Dr. Garst's research focuses on organizational values and standards for corporate behavior. Her work on "values-sensitive absorptive capacity" and "double materiality" has been published in prestigious journals like *California Management Review*, with one article nominated for a 2023 best paper award.

This discussion was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more here.

Victor Santillan, a Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and a key partner of FAO AIM4Forests, highlights the vital role of youth leadership in forest conservation, climate

Victor Santillan, a Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and a key partner of FAO AIM4Forests, highlights the vital role of youth leadership in forest conservation, climate action, and sustainable livelihoods. He collaborated with the 2025 Young Forest Champions Peru cohort, comprising 10 young leaders (50 globally) dedicated to restoring forests, monitoring ecosystems, and protecting vital landscapes. Through mentorship, capacity-building, and advanced technologies like remote sensing, participants gain skills for lasting environmental impact.

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This session explores new models and paradigms in renewables, circular economy, and carbon capture. These critical topics will be explained and debated.

The discussion features Lamine KADI

This session explores new models and paradigms in renewables, circular economy, and carbon capture. These critical topics will be explained and debated.

The discussion features Lamine KADI (Professor), Mohamed Yazid ZERROUKI (Procurement Manager, Henkel Algeria), Hakim OUMACHICHE (CRS Manager, Holcim), and Karim RAHMANI (Founder, Carbon Impact). Malik FARAOUN will moderate the session.

The panel "Well Being Economies for People and Planet" was held during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network

The panel "Well Being Economies for People and Planet" was held during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025. It featured diverse global leaders, including Dr. Jemilah Mahmood, Majo Andrade Cerda (Kichwa), Dr. Maliha Khan, Rauna Kuokkanen (Sápmi), and Sandrine Dixson-Declève, discussing vital economic strategies.

This virtual Assembly united over 125 grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants showcased visions and strategies for a healthy, just world. Access panel resources here, and learn more about the Assembly here.

Our latest Live Conversation featured Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, author of *Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health*. She shared profound insights on how

Our latest Live Conversation featured Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, author of *Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health*. She shared profound insights on how nature's strategies, informed by evolutionary biology and animal behavior, can enhance human health, resilience, and well-being, bridging veterinary and human medicine.

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