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Circular economy, biodiversity, and the road to COP17

Categories: Circuar Economy
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About Course

Biodiversity loss is one of the most urgent global challenges, with nearly 90% of biodiversity loss linked to how we extract and use resources . This course explores how circular economy principles can play a transformative role in protecting ecosystems, reducing environmental damage, and supporting global biodiversity goals.

You will learn how circular systems—focused on eliminating waste, circulating materials, and regenerating nature—can help address biodiversity loss while creating sustainable economic opportunities.

The course also provides insights into the global policy landscape, including the importance of COP17 (the UN Biodiversity Conference), where governments and businesses collaborate to accelerate action toward restoring nature and achieving sustainability targets .

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to understand the intersection of circular economy, biodiversity, and global environmental governance.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the connection between circular economy and biodiversity
  • Identify key drivers of biodiversity loss
  • Learn how circular business models support nature restoration
  • Understand global frameworks like the Global Biodiversity Framework
  • Explore the importance of COP17 and global policy action
  • Apply circular strategies to real-world environmental challenges

Course Content

Module 1: Understanding Biodiversity & Global Crisis
Lesson 1.1: What is Biodiversity? Definition of biodiversity and its importance for ecosystems and human life. Lesson 1.2: Global Biodiversity Loss Explore why biodiversity is declining and the scale of the crisis. Lesson 1.3: Key Drivers of Biodiversity Loss Understand how resource extraction, pollution, and land use impact nature.

Module 2: Circular Economy Fundamentals
Lesson 2.1: What is Circular Economy? Introduction to circular economy principles. Lesson 2.2: The 3 Principles: Eliminate, Circulate, Regenerate Eliminate waste and pollution Circulate products and materials Regenerate natural systems Lesson 2.3: Circular vs Linear Economy Comparison between traditional and sustainable economic systems.

Module 3: Global Policy & The Road to COP17
Lesson 3.1: What is COP17? Understanding the UN Biodiversity Conference and its role. Lesson 3.2: Global Biodiversity Framework Targets for protecting and restoring nature by 2030. Lesson 3.3: Why COP17 Matters Governments, businesses, and global collaboration.

Module 4: Action & Future Opportunities
Lesson 4.1: Role of Governments & Policy Regulations and frameworks for sustainability. Lesson 4.2: Opportunities for Businesses & Startups Green innovation and circular economy opportunities. Lesson 4.3: Building a Sustainable Future How individuals and organizations can take action.

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