Janez Potočnik, Co-chair of the International Resource Panel (IRP), will take part in three events at UNFCCC COP31 on 11 November 2026. He will highlight key findings from the Global Resources Outlook 2024 and discuss how resource efficiency and circular economy strategies can contribute to climate action.
1. The links between decarbonisation and circularity (title to be confirmed)
Janez will present key findings from the Global Resources Outlook 2024 and discuss how resource efficiency and circular economy strategies can contribute to climate change mitigation.
- Organizer: Government of Spain
- Date: 11 November 2026
- Time: 11:30 Istanbul time
- Venue: Spanish Pavilion
2. High-Level Dialogue: Circularity as a Strategic Enabler to Climate Action
The discussion will explore how circular economy and resource efficiency approaches can accelerate climate action, and identify practical pathways for implementation and collaboration among governments, businesses and civil society.
- Organizer: Government of Germany
- Date: 11 November 2026
- Time: 12:00 Istanbul time
- Venue: German Pavilion
3. Harnessing Synergies Between Circular Economy and Climate Objectives
The event will examine the relationship between material use, circular economy policies and climate change, and discuss opportunities to leverage circularity in support of climate objectives.
- Organizer: OECD
- Date: 11 November 2026
- Time: 17:15 Istanbul time
- Venue: OECD Pavilion