ONE PLANET NETWORK FORUM
For A Sustainable Planet
and a just world
12-13 SEPT 2024
MUSEU DO AMANHÃ / ‘MUSEUM OF TOMORROW’,
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
ONE PLANET NETWORK FORUM
For A Sustainable Planetand a just world
12-13 SEPT 2024
MUSEU DO AMANHÃ / ‘MUSEUM OF TOMORROW’,
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
REDUCING INEQUALITIES AND ACHIEVING JUST TRANSITIONS FOR ALL THROUGH SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION INCLUDING THROUGH CIRCULAR ECONOMY.
PLENARY 3
Advancing bioeconomy solutions in the context of sustainable consumption and production
Description:
Bioeconomy, as an economic and productive paradigm that utilizes renewable biological resources to create products and services, has emerged as a critical strategy for accelerating the shift towards sustainable consumption and production patterns（SDG12). Bioeconomy holds the potential as an approach for achieving environmental protection alongside economic growth and social well-being. Bioeconomy could accelerate more innovation, resource-efficiency, social equality, and market competitiveness.
As part of Brazil’s G20 presidency, the G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB) was created to spearhead the global bioeconomy agenda. The Initiative has compiled significant insights on the potential of this productive and economic paradigm including an agreed-upon set of High-Level Principles on Bioeconomy. Whilst perceptions of the bioeconomy vary by country, convergence is necessary so that when implemented they impact the climate, nature and people positively. Equity must be part of the sustainable development allowing for access, opportunities, and inclusion of local communities, indigenous people and small-scale producers.
Co-hosted by UNEP One Planet Network, the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), and the European Commission DG Research & Innovation, this plenary session will convene stakeholders and participants to explore bioeconomy as an enabler for patterns of sustainable consumption and production. It will build upon findings from a series of consultative workshops conducted in March in preparation for the G20 Bioeconomy Initiative which brought together civil society, private sector representatives, government and academia. Through this interactive dialogue, the session aims to identify key pathways and best practices for advancing bioeconomy as an enabler for SDG12.
Speakers
Ms. Luísa Santiago
Latin America Lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Dr. Maria Augusta Arruda
Director
Brazilian Biosciences National Laboratory
Mr. Joao Campari
Global Leader, Food Practice
WWF International
Ms. Fernanda Rezende Facchini
Head of Climate Change and Circularity, Natura & Co
Dr. Veronica Tomei
German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation
Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Ms. Marina Negrisoli
Director of Sustainability
Suzano
Ms. Andrea Meza Murillo
Deputy Executive Secretary
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Ms. Lídia Aguiar
Sustainability Analyst
FIRJAN
Mr. Liu Ning, Director General
Ministry of Ecology and Environment
China
Ms. Joanna Drake
Deputy Director General
DG Research & Innovation, European Commission
Mr. Juan Bello
Regional Director and Representative
Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, UN Environment Programme
Agenda:
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Content |
Speakers |
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9:30-9:35 |
Welcome Address & Opening Remarks Opening remarks by Brazil government providing context and objectives for the session highlighting the G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB)
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9:35-9:40 |
Opening Remarks Opening remarks by the Directorate General Research & Innovation, European Commission |
Ms. Joanna Drake, Deputy Director General, DG Research & Innovation, European Commission
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9:40-9:50 |
The Bioeconomy Imperative for SDG 12 The way we produce and consume in a linear economy is at the root cause of our main environmental challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. To tackle these challenges, the circular economy offers a solutions framework that is based on three principles driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature. As momentum grows globally around the bioeconomy, that is, the growing economic use of biological resources in sectors like food, fibers, health, energy, and others, it is paramount to design such products and systems in consideration of the circular economy principles to ensure nature thrives and prosperity is built from the outset. In this session, you will deep dive into the different ways this can happen in practice. |
Ms. Luisa Santiago, Leader for Latin America, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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9:50-10:00 |
Researcher Perspective Presentation by a distinguished researcher showcasing science at the nexus of bioeconomy and SCP. |
Dr. Maria Augusta Arruda, Brazilian Biosciences National Laboratory
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10:00-10:30 |
Panel on Global Bioeconomy Landscape A moderated panel discussion featuring government representatives, international organizations, and the private sector.
The discussion will focus on the existing global bioeconomy landscape, current opportunities and obstacles, and interlinkages with transition to sustainable consumption and production. |
Moderator: Mr. Juan Bello, Regional Director, UNEP Panelists: Mr. Joao Campari, Global Leader, Food & Agriculture Practice, WWF Ms. Andrea Meza Murillo, Deputy Executive Secretary, UNCCD Ms. Marina Negrisoli - Director of Sustainability, Suzano Ms. Fernanda Rezende Facchini, Head of Climate Change and Circularity, Natura & Co Dr. Verónica Tomei, BMUV, Head of Working Group I I 4 and Commissioner for the 2030 Agenda |
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10:30-10:40 |
Case Study Spotlight Presentation by an industry expert or country representative highlighting a successful bioeconomy initiative with a focus on SCP practices. Federation of Industry of Rio de Janeiro works on sensitizing companies in understanding their role and opportunities in bioeconomy. The spotlight focuses on a recently launched guide highlighting best practices on bioeconomy from businesses. |
Ms. Lidia Vaz Aguiar, Federation of Industry of Rio de Janeiro
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10:40-10:45 |
Closing Remarks Closing remarks on pathways for further action on bioeconomy for sustainable consumption and production.
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Mr. Liu Ning, Director General, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China |
Take Part:
Attend:
Museu do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow) Rio de Janeiro.
Online:
Join the live session stream online, and watch the youtube upload after the event
Contact:
CONTACT INFORMATION
oneplanet@un.org
