Circular Economy: Strategies for Sustainability

This lecture explores sustainability strategies and the circular economy, emphasizing the transition from a linear to a circular industrial sector. Topics include the impact of human influence on climate change, the stable Holocene epoch, the great acceleration trends, and the planetary boundary model. It delves into the challenges and potential of a circular economy, focusing on materials, energy, waste, and emissions reduction. The presentation also covers the importance of sustainable consumption and production patterns, the role of finance in driving sustainability, and the need for change management and stakeholder engagement in promoting circular practices.