SDG

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town is convening an international summit on how the SDGs can best be realised in the African context with an eye on the role of science and mission-driven partnerships. In the build-up to the Summit, a series of workshops are being organised around seven themes, of which the Circular Economy is one. READ THE CONCEPT NOTE HERE WORKSHOP 1 | 17 August, 14:00 to 16:15 The first workshop will explore the definitional debates around the circular economy with an emphasis on the state of macro scholarship and policy positions adopted by select African governments and civil society actors. Speakers Prof Ester van der Voet – Leiden University & UN International Resource Panel Dr Willi Haas – BOKU, Vienna Bezawit Eshetu – African Circular Economy Network Reniera O’Donnell – Higher Education Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation Register here WORKSHOP 2 | 31 August, 14:00 to 16:15 The second workshop will be an exploration of circular economy applications through case studies with an eye on research questions and issues. Speakers Prof Christina Trois – University of KwaZulu-Natal Kirsten Barnes – GreenCape Paul Currie – ICLEI Africa Sudhir Pillay – Water Research Commission Prof Harro von Blottnitz – University of Cape Town Register here These workshops are open to all who are involved in Circular Economy related work and research.