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World Resources Forum 2019 crafts Circular Economy solutions for Climate Change

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:37:46 +0000

Unlocking the full potential of the circular economy to tackle the climate challenges - this is the objective that drives 750 attendees from more than 60 different countries during the World Resources Forum 2019 ("Closing Loops - Transitions at Work"). The prestigious event opened its doors today in Antwerp, Belgium. During this edition of the WRF countless entrepreneurs, researchers and governments come together to map the transition towards the circular economy as a cornerstone in meeting the climate objectives. As studies show that over 60% of greenhouse gas emissions can be directly linked to the way we use resources and materials, the WRF brings together specialists from all over the globe to craft tangible solutions to make a real transition happen. The opening session of the event was hosted in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen who visited the forum in her capacity as UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocate. Flanders has been setting the tone globally in closing waste management loops.

World Resources Forum 2019 presenteert circulaire oplossingen voor klimaatverandering

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:30:52 +0000

Het volledige potentieel van een circulaire economie inzetten om de klimaatuitdagingen aan te gaan; dat is de doelstelling van de 750 deelnemers uit meer dan 60 verschillende landen tijdens het World Resources Forum 2019 ("Closing Loops - Transitions at Work"). Dit prestigieus congres opende vandaag de deuren in Antwerpen. Talrijke ondernemers, onderzoekers en overheden komen er samen om de overgang naar een circulaire economie in kaart te brengen als een essentiële pijler voor het behalen van de klimaatdoelstellingen. Uit onderzoek blijkt immers dat meer dan 60% van wat we uitstoten aan broeikasgassen, rechtstreeks gekinkt kan worden aan de manier waarop we grondstoffen en materialen gebruiken. Het WRF brengt experten van over de hele wereld samen om tastbare oplossingen te ontwerpen, die een echte overgang mogelijk maken. Het congres toont tegelijk ook de voorlopersrol van Vlaanderen op het vlak van circulair afvalbeheer. De openingssessie werd bijgewoond door Hare Majesteit Koningin Mathilde, die het forum bezocht in haar hoedanigheid van ambassadeur van de Duurzame Ontwikkelingsdoelstellingen (SDG's) van de Verenigde Naties.

PRESS INVITATION - World Resources Forum 2019 welcomes Her Majesty the Queen at the conference that launches circular economy as a solution for climate change

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 09:58:31 +0000

With over 60% of our carbon footprint being determined by how we use materials, the 2019 World Resources Forum focuses on putting the circular economy into practice. From Sunday February 24th to Wednesday February 27th, Flanders Meeting & Convention Centre in Antwerp will become the global stage for a brand new view on lowering greenhouse gas emissions. From the keynote opening session to the introduction of innovative building passports, this global thought leadership event sets the Climate Agenda for 2030. And with less than one week left before the start of the conference, co-organisers WRF and OVAM are honoured to announce that Her Majesty the Queen will be in attendance.

PERSUITNODIGING - World Resources Forum 2019 verwelkomt Hare Majesteit de Koningin op conferentie over circulaire economie als oplossing voor klimaatverandering

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 09:56:38 +0000

Aangezien meer dan 60% van onze koolstofvoetafdruk wordt bepaald door de manier waarop we materialen gebruiken, focust het World Resources Forum 2019 zich op het in praktijk brengen van een circulaire economie. De conferentie gaat door van zondag 24 tot en met woensdag 27 februari in het Flanders Meeting & Convention Center. Van de openingssessie tot de introductie van innovatieve woningpaspoorten: het internationale thought leadership evenement staat volledig in het teken van de Klimaatagenda voor 2030. Met nog enkele dagen te gaan, zijn co-organisatoren WRF en OVAM vereerd om de aanwezigheid van Hare Majesteit de Koningin aan te kondigen.

Recupel and OVAM invite international students at World Resources Forum to brainstorm solutions for the e-waste issue

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 13:44:24 +0000

The massive turnout during the past Youth for Climate marches proves it: climate change is a hot topic among youngsters. At the upcoming World Resources Forum, co-organiser OVAM and Recupel invite 15 international students for a three-day boot camp. They will brainstorm about possible solutions to prevent, eradicate and recycle e-waste.

World Resources Forum 2019 launches Circular Economy solutions for Climate Change

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:50:54 +0000

The 2019 World Resources Forum will take place in Antwerp, Belgium from Sunday 24 to Wednesday 27 February. Co-organised by the Public Waste Agency of Flanders (OVAM) and the World Resources Forum (WRF) this international conference will focus on closing resource loops and achieving the circular economy. A circular economy approach helps to achieve the global Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change. It delivers jobs and environmental wins. Antwerp, as Europe's second largest port, has proven itself to be fertile ground for the development of a circular economy. OVAM has a rich expertise in materials management, Flanders can be seen as a global trailblazer. Expect a rich international programme around best practices, ideas and practical solutions. With just over a month to go, we bring you the latest programme update with new speakers, new sessions and some very special events indeed.

World Resources Forum 2019: putting the circular economy into practice

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:00:16 +0000

Alternating annually between Switzerland and other destinations, the upcoming World Resource Forum conference is set to take place from Sunday 24 to Wednesday 27 February 2019 in Antwerp, Belgium. Boasting a world class line up of speakers, the event will see some 1,000 scientists, policy makers, experts and companies from around the world descending onto the city to disseminate the latest in circular economy as part of a larger global climate agenda. Co-organisers the Public Waste Agency of Flanders (OVAM) and the World Resources Forum (WRF) will focus on closing resource loops and putting the circular economy into practice as a lever to achieving the Agenda 2030 commitments. Registrations for this worldwide thought leadership event are now open.