To build a resilient world, we must go circular. Here’s how to do it

-The best way to build resilience against future pandemics and the impact of climate change is to move to a circular economy.

-Doing so could address 45% of global greenhouse gas emissions and provide a $4.5 trillion economic opportunity.

-Here, the co-chairs of the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy recommend four areas for businesses and policy-makers to focus on.

 
COVID-19 has created a human tragedy on a huge scale, with deep consequences for the global economy that will lead to an extended recession and long-term hardship.

This foreshadows the greater challenge we face in the years to come as the climate crisis escalates. Already, droughts, tornadoes and floods are threatening the lives and livelihoods of far too many people around the world, yet we are not doing nearly enough to deal with it.

As our thoughts move towards recovering from COVID-19, we must create a more resilient system that that ensures the health and safety of all people. We must make sure that we are stronger in the face of the challenges to come. And we must do so without delay

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Πηγή: weforum.org