The RESCUE Initiative in the ECO Region: Goals, Opportunities, and Challenges 

This event is an accelerator session at the World Circular Economy Forum 2025 (wcef2025.com), bringing global experts together to drive circular economy solutions. On social media, you can follow the event with #WCEF2025.

About the Event

The Regional Initiative on Resource Efficiency, Sustainability, and Circular Economy (RESCUE) in the ECO region (Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) is a groundbreaking effort to promote sustainable economic transformation. This accelerator session will serve as a catalyst for regional collaboration and highlight the role of international assistance in driving the implementation of the RESCUE Initiative.

Join us as we bring together key stakeholders to discuss the potential of a circular economy in the ECO region, explore opportunities for resource efficiency, and address challenges in fostering sustainability.

Objectives

• Raise awareness of the benefits of circular economy practices in the ECO region
• Identify key opportunities and challenges for a sustainable economic transition
• Strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, including governments, international organizations, and private sector leaders
• Discuss pathways for mobilizing international assistance and investment for circular economy initiatives.

Agenda

Detailed agenda coming in due course.

Speakers & Panelists

Detailed list of speakers coming in due course.

Who Should Attend?

• Government officials and policymakers
• Representatives from international organizations and financial institutions
• Business leaders and sustainability practitioners
• Academics and researchers in resource efficiency and circular economy
• Civil society organizations and community leaders

How to Join

Please complete the registration.         
Only registered participants will be able to attend the event. Stay tuned for more details on speakers, and the agenda. More detailed information is coming soon! For any inquiries, please contact: t.chernyavskaya@unido.org