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First Ever World Circular Economy Forum Held in Helsinki
21 June 2017
The first ever World Circular Economy Forum delivered hopeful and positive messages on the global move to build circular and sustainable economies, said Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, …

Circular Economy and the Future of Our Oceans
12 September 2017
Asian countries are amongst the highest plastic consumers in the world, and are disproportionately represented in terms of plastic waste that enters the ocean. This …

Rethinking a Circular Economy in the Face of Climate Change
30 January 2018
World leaders and climate negotiators have continued efforts to address climate change despite the United States relinquishing leadership. So it was perhaps with some …
Creating the virtuous circle
15 October 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 15 October 2018. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, was featured. While a growing …

ERIA Participates in the 2nd World Circular Economy Forum
26 October 2018
Japan, 22-24 October 2018: The 2nd World Circular Economy Forum was held in Yokohama, Japan. Jointly hosted by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan …
KKP: buang sampah plastik rusak lautan Nusantara
06 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Antara News on 6 February 2019. Dr Michikazu Kojima, in regards to his role as speaker at the …
The Business of Sustainability: Why Adopting Circular Economy Practices Can Lead to Growth
04 February 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Business Time on 4 February 2020. ERIA’s research finding on circular economy was featured. At a recent …

ERIA Supports Development of Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community
18 October 2021
Brunei Darussalam, 18 October 2021: ASEAN economic ministers adopted the Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community at the 20th AEC Council Meeting …

Building ASEAN's Circular Economy with Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi | ASEAN Insights Podcast
20 December 2021
ASEAN economic ministers adopted the Framework for Circular Economy (CE) for the ASEAN Economic Community in October 2021. The Framework sets out an ambitious long-term …

Do FTAs Matter for Realising Circular Supply Chains in ASEAN?
14 March 2022
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Director of Research Strategy and Innovation, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA): The Asia-Pacific region plays a …