[Themaintainers] Open Forum on Circular Economy

Fri May 8 18:17:16 EDT 2020

FYI

Stay sane, keep washing those hands, and practice social solidarity as well
as distancing,

JC

Jonathan Coopersmith
Professor
Department of History
Texas A&M University

Dear Colleague,

Over the past few months we have justifiably focused on the public health
dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic which has already been dire in a number
of countries and is likely to become more challenging as it continues its
march around the world. We extend our deepest sympathy to colleagues on the
frontlines of the outbreak, to people who have suffered losses, and to
everyone subjected to profound disruption.

We also need to consider how the world will likely transform after the
crisis.  The Circular Economy and its many practices and principles may be
primed for adoption and improvement in Post COVID-19 world.   If we look a
little further down the road, might there be emerging a window of
opportunity to alter the trajectory of global development with respect to
the circular economy so that it can become more equitable, inclusive, and
environmentally sound?

We invite you to join us for an *open forum* on how to plan for a Circular
Economy transition that is equitable, inclusive and more environmentally
sound – especially with respect to climate change.

When: May 13, Wednesday, 2020 (~90-120 minutes)

Japan

Singapore

Amsterdam

London

New York

San Francisco

21:00 (9pm)

20:00 (8pm)

14:00 (2pm)

13:00 (1pm)

8:00 (8am)

5:00 (5am)

RSVP: https://forms.gle/Lsj3g2LAhQ3D8eSL9
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As the COVID-19 pandemic touches every aspect of modern society, it is
becoming increasingly obvious that the slowdowns and shutdowns may
inadvertently enable us to shape a new conception of prosperity and good
livelihood. We may even come out of this unfortunate episode with renewed
fortitude and commitment to work toward the goals of the Paris Climate
Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – within an
umbrella we have called the Circular Economy. And since we are all living
through this unique moment, observing the responses by government,
businesses, and ordinary people, it marks an opportune time to explore if
these changes can provide leverage points for opening pathways to new
developments that can help transform the Circular Economy principles into
considering issues such as social justice, vulnerable population concerns,
diversity, and climate change.

Points of departure for this conversation might include:

•             Planetary Thinking: Climate Action and the Circular Economy

•             Technology for/against the Circular Economy

•             Whose Circular Economy? Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice

More!

Please let us know if you are interested in joining the conversation by
RSVPing here: https://forms.gle/Lsj3g2LAhQ3D8eSL9
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NOTE: The Forum will be recorded via both Zoom and a YouTube Livestream;
your registration for this Forum indicates your consent to be recorded. The
recording will be available to both the organizers as well as registered
participants, to facilitate coordination on next steps for publications or
proposals that might emerge from this conversation.

We have identified a number of longer-term potential outcomes from this
initial discussion Forum. These potential outcomes will include edited
books and peer-reviewed journal special issues.  Next steps will conclude
the discussion.

We will send a follow-up email by May 11 with details on the Zoom and
YouTube information to registrants.

Hope to see you online!

On behalf of Future Earth, The Greening of Industry Network, International
Forum on Sustainable Value Chains, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute

-- 
Cindy Isenhour
Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology & Climate Change Institute
Cooperating Faculty, School of Economics & Mitchell Center for
Sustainability Solutions
University of Maine 303.807.6515

President, Society for Economic Anthropology
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Recent Grants:
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Recent Publications:

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