What is Circular Economy? What are the opportunities?

This event is organized for environmental professionals and those interested in learning about the Circular Economy, and who want to learn more about how to enter this space in Canada.

Benefits of attending the event:

· Learn about the Circular Economy

· Latest updates in the field

· Opportunities in the circular economy in Canada

· Tips for people who want to enter into this field

Speaker: Marena Winstanley

Director, Partner Engagement, Circular Economy Leadership Coalition

Senior Programme Advisor, World Circular Economy Forum, Environment and Climate Change Canada

Speaker’s Profile:

Marena bridges the Circular Economy policy and business worlds through her work with both Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Circular Economy Leadership Coalition. She has a decade of experience creating change through dialogue, learning and collective action in pursuit of Sustainability.

Marena previously worked at Smart Prosperity Institute, building partnerships of business, government, academic, and NGOs to support the adoption of carbon policy. She has worked as a Sustainability Consultant to Indigenous organizations, industry associations and federal, territorial, provincial, and municipal governments. Her other work experience has focused at the community level, having worked for Future Cities Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Marena holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration and Policy from Carleton University.

Schedule

6:00 PM – 6:20 PM: Introduction and presentation by Marena Winstanley

6:20 PM – 6:40 PM: ‘Fireside Chat’ Interview

6:40 PM – 7:00 PM: Q&A

We will share the link to the event closer to the date! Stay tuned!