Date
14th April, 2021
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About the session
In April 2021, the GI Hub hosted a workshop for the G20 Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) on the role of infrastructure in the circular economy. The workshop brought together the following experts in circular economy and infrastructure to identify synergies between the two sectors and explore how these opportunities can be implemented across the world. Watch the video of the workshop above.
Opening remarks
- Lawrence Bartolomucci, Head of the G7/G20 Coordination Unit, Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance
- Marie Lam-Frendo, CEO, Global Infrastructure Hub
Fireside chat (5:00 - 18:05)
- Marie Lam-Frendo, CEO, Global Infrastructure Hub and Andrew Morlet, CEO, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Panel one discussion (18:06 - 48:40)
- Henri Blas, Chief Content Officer, GI Hub (Moderator)
- Vivek Pathak, Director and Global Head for Climate Business, International Finance Corporation
- Dr Cheong Koon Hean, Chair of Singapore's Centre for Liveable Cities
- Dr Heinz Schandl, Circular Economy Expert, CSIRO
Panel two discussion (48:45 -1:15:24)
- Jo da Silva, Global Sustainable Development Director, Arup
- Dr Nicolas Swetchine, Head of International infrastructure Markets, Lafarge Holcim
- Philippe Crete, Head of Circular Economy Fund, Fondaction
- Jonas Byström, Circular Economy Expert, European Investment Bank
Q&A Session (1:15:36 - 1:38:57)
- All participants
Attachments & Related Links
Infrastructure and Circular Economy
