2019 SWITCH-Asia Leadership Academy on Circular Economy
SWITCH-Asia RPAC organized its 2019 Leadership Academy on Circular Economy,
in cooperation with School of Environment, Tsinghua University. 29 young and motivated participants
representing the public and private sectors in 17 countries from North-East, South-East and South-East
Asia, met in Beijing, China to discuss issues related to the circular economy and ways forward towards
shifting to more sustainable practices.
The main objectives of the Academy is to shift mindsets and inspire action towards a circular economy
across young professionals in Asia; to increase knowledge and understanding of circular economy by
future decision-makers; as well as to enhance a network of junior professionals across Asia in the field
of circular economy and sustainable consumption and production (SCP).
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