Unlocking and Accelerating Circularity

Ramona Liberoff, Executive Director of PACE (Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy) is a seasoned expert in driving systemic change towards sustainable business practices. PACE is a collaborative platform uniting global changemakers and organisations dedicated to transitioning to a circular economy.

Ramona elaborates on her role in convening stakeholders, policymakers, and innovators to drive systemic change across various industries. This complex task involves what she calls 'systems acupuncture' – a targeted approach to unlock specific pathways for implementing circular economy strategies. She emphasises that circularity, still in its early stages as a social technology, needs to bridge the gap from early adoption to widespread mainstream acceptance. Achieving this leap requires governments and regulators to establish appropriate policy incentives. These incentives are crucial for levelling the playing field, thereby catalysing the acceleration of circular practices in the global economy.

Key Discussion Points:
- Convening Change: The importance of bringing together stakeholders, policymakers, and innovators to foster systemic industry changes.
- Complexity of Circularity: The challenges and strategies in moving circularity beyond early adopters to mainstream acceptance.
- Systems Acupuncture: Identifying and unlocking specific industry opportunities to implement circular approaches.
- Policy and Regulation: The critical role of government and regulatory bodies in setting incentives and frameworks to accelerate circular economy adoption.

Timestamped Outline:
[00:00] – Introduction: A day in the life of a systems changer.
[04:01] – Ramona's insights on PACE's community and its efforts in circularity.
[07:02] – Exploring circular system approaches with examples.
[12:42] – Focusing on critical minerals and their role in circularity.
[15:22] – The importance and impact of awareness campaigns for the circular economy.
[20:41] – The interplay between regulators and businesses in promoting circularity.
[22:13] – Rethinking our values and metrics for progress.
[25:18] – Practical steps for businesses to adopt circular practices.

Referenced in the show:
The Donella Meadows Project: https://donellameadows.org/systems-th...
Katera Worth’s Dougnut Economics: https://www.kateraworth.com/doughnut/
Global Resources Outlook: https://www.resourcepanel.org/reports....
The Limits to Growth: https://www.clubofrome.org/publicatio...