Earth4All Webinar: Circular Economy – Why Resources Matter for Economic System Change
Monika Dittrich and Peter Hennicke discuss natural resources, circular economy, and carbon neutrality in the context of social justice
Natural resources are the material foundation of our economy and wellbeing: modern economies depend on rare earths and other raw materials, especially to push forward the green transition in the energy sector. But the consequences of mining and using these resources are getting more destructive. As a result, societies around the world are facing challenging questions about the impacts of resource exploitation – and their just distribution.
Circular economy and carbon neutrality: a fundamental rethink is needed
The authors of the latest Earth4All deep dive "Circular economy: Why resources matter for economic system change" examine the tensions surrounding the use of natural resources. They highlight the growing geopolitical tensions, the economic costs of resource dependence, and the associated environmental risks. They conclude that a fundamental rethink of how we use resources is necessary to achieve a circular economy and carbon neutrality – and thus enable a fair, sustainable, and prosperous future for all.
On September 2, two of the authors, Dr. Monika Dittrich, Head of the Circular Systems Research Unit at the Wuppertal Institute, and Prof. Dr. Peter Hennicke, Senior Advisor at the Wuppertal Institute, will expand on their analysis in a webinar, explaining how our relationship with natural resources influences the path towards a fairer economic system.
The webinar is hosted by Earth4All and moderated by Anders Wijkman from the Earth4All Transformational Economics Commission.
Participation is free of charge, and registration is available via the link below. The Earth4All deep dive "Circular economy: Why resources matter for economic system change" is also available for download free of charge.