Exploring Human Factors in Circular Economy: Highlights from the Nordic Circular Summit

In a significant collaboration, the Nordic Circular Hotspot and Nordic Innovation co-hosted the Nordic Circular Summit in October. The event held the prestigious status of being an official World Circular Economy Forum Side Event and served as a prelude to the esteemed Arctic Circle Assembly.

This year's summit, accessible on the Nordic Circular Hotspot website and the digital networking platform, Nordic Circular Arena, focused on the human factors shaping the circular economy. The overarching theme delved into utilizing the circular transition to foster equality and equity, creating resilient societies and industries for the future.

"We, humans, are interconnected ecosystems, we are made of the same essence as the stars - it is time to unlearn to manage the nature, we shall only coexist with the nature. Let's synchronize our hearts to beat in the same rhythm”. -

- Ladeja Godina Košir at the Nordic Circular Summit in Iceland.

The fourth annual Summit featured a rich program encompassing talks, debates, and discussions on critical topics such as nature and biodiversity, circular societies, material flows and supply chains, regenerative models and materials, economy and finance, energy and resources, construction, and circular action plans. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with thought leaders and experts, gaining valuable insights into the multifaceted aspects of the circular economy.

For more information on this event and upcoming happenings, visit the Nordic Circular Hotspot website and stay connected on the Nordic Circular Arena. The Nordic Circular Summit stands as a testament to the region's commitment to advancing sustainable practices and building a circular future.

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