The Bank co-organized this year’s commemoration event with the Ivorian Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Netherlands ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, June 9, 2023/ — Cote d’Ivoire hosted the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day (https://apo-opa.info/3MYYnjN) on the 5th of June 2023, with the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) as a core partner for the annual event. The Bank co-organized this year’s commemoration event with the Ivorian Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Netherlands. Under the theme, ‘Solutions to…
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From Africa to the World: Landmark Event Presents Circular Economy Solutions for Green Growth, Climate and Biodiversity
The WCEF2022 will challenge many shortcomings and destructive consequences of the predominant wasteful linear economy and introduce the concepts and opportunities of the circular economy KIGALI, Rwanda, November 29, 2022/ — The 6th World Circular Economy Forum WCEF2022 (www.WCEF2022.com) will take place 6–8 December in Kigali, Rwanda. This year’s forum will focus on how the circular economy can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support climate change adaptation, safeguard biodiversity and bring benefits to our societies. One of the world’s leading circular economy events, originating in Finland, WCEF2022 will bring together business leaders,…