Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable

Online Series : Circular Economy for A Resilient Future in The Post-Pandemic Era

To change or not to change? That is the question.

The coronavirus pandemic absolutely disrupts how we used to produce and consume. Yet, the decrease of economic activities lead to huge cuts in carbon emissions. The rising unemployment rate and the severe drop in oil prices are telling us that the world is no longer the same.

In Chinese language, the word “crisis” is composed of two parts: ‘danger’ and ‘opportunity’. With all efforts trying to recover the economy, will we build back better? Or will the crisis cause irreversible impacts that take generations to recover? Many signs show that the business reconstruction and large scale of recovery plan creates a unique chance for us to tackle the economic and climate crisis at the same time. It all depends on how we perceive the risks and change for the better.

We firmly believe that the Circular Economy will help the world rise stronger after COVID-19, and we can make it all together. Are you with us?

PROGRAMS

All times in GMT+8

THE MOMENT : Redefine risks in a disrupted world

June 23, 2020 (Tuesday) | 15:00 - 16:15 (GMT+8)

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*This session is conducted in English.

Apart from the abrupt risk caused by COVID-19, we face many existential risks while keeping the societies and businesses running. In this webinar, experts in the field of supply chain, innovation and circular economy from Taiwan, The Netherlands and Australia are invited to discuss on how to rethink the risks, develop antifragile capability, and work toward a more sustainable and resilient future.

Moderator

Shadow Chen, CEO of Circular Taiwan Network

Speaker

Marc de Wit - What COVID-19 has taught us the climate and linear risks

Shu-Shin (Steve) Lai - Supply Chain Optimization and Resilience: Transforming from Cost Competitiveness to Risk Mitigation

Freek van Eijk - Circular pathways for a more resilient and sustainable future post COVID-19

Leanne Kemp - Prediction, prophet or profits: Understanding the third axis of our economic recovery

Charles Huang - Circular 2040 - For Next Generation

Marc de Wit

Director Strategic Alliances

Circle Economy

Shu-Shin (Steve) Lai

Chairman

Taiwan Alliance for Sustainable Supply

Freek van Eijk

Director

Holland Circular Hotspot

Charles Huang

Chairperson

Circular Taiwan Network

Leanne Kemp

Chief Entrepreneur of Queensland

CEO, Everledger

MOVE FORWARD : Turn crises into opportunities and accelerate the transformation

July 1, 2020 (Wednesday) | 15:00 - 16:15 (GMT+8)

*This session is conducted in Chinese.

Taiwan plays an important role in the global supply chain. In the post pandemic era, how should enterprises embed circularity into their business model and supply chain? What green recovery plan should the government propose to support the businesses and industries? In this webinar, researchers and practitioners are invited to outline a plan to build back a sustainable future.

Moderator

Esther Tung / Circular Taiwan Network

Speaker

Hugo Yang - Increasing self sufficiency and economic value for Taiwan’s agriculture industry

Wilson Hsu - Driving Taiwan's footwear industry towards the next level and higher circularity

Chia-Wei, Chao - Build Back Better : The Key to the Green Recovery in Taiwan

Sophia Cheng - Responsible investment: finance sector demonstrates its influence on sustainability

Lih-Chyi, Wen - Making Taiwan’s economy circular through economic incentives and regulation