The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF), a global initiative of Finland and the Finnish Innovation Fund (Sitra), is one of the world’s leading events on the circular economy. WCEF provides a platform for sharing knowledge and expertise, building networks and partnerships, and advancing the transition to a circular economy for business, government, academia and civil society leaders.
The 2025 edition of the forum is sheding light to the bottlenecks to sustainable growth and the root causes that urgently require circular solutions.
Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle is leading the EIB Group's participation, showcasing our support to the transition towards a circular economy.
More than 1,000 experts, including business leaders, policymakers and scientists, will gather for this edition in São Paulo and online.
Are you attending the forum in person? Come and meet our experts at the EIB Group stand at the exhibition area!
Key events
13 May
- Unlocking a sustainable economy with circular innovations, 14:30-16:00 GMT+2 – with the participation of Ambroise Fayolle, vice-president of the EIB responsible for climate action and the environment.
This session will explore how innovation and financial positive signals can enable this transformation. - Tropical solutions for accelerating circularity, 19:30-20:30 GMT+2 – with the participation of Ambroise Fayolle, vice-president of the EIB responsible for climate action and the environment.
This session explores how tangible and practical solutions implemented across different sectors, including innovative partnerships, help to accelerate the shift from a linear to a circular economy.
15 May
- Biodiversity as a catalyst for the circular economy: The role of biodiversity credits, 15:00-16:30 GMT+2 – with the participation of EIB Group's expert Jane Feehan.
This session will explore the role of biodiversity credits, aligning with COP16 commitments and global sustainability goals.
Our support for circular economy
The EIB in the circular economy
Embracing the potential of a circular economy and the circular transition of the economy.
The Circular City Centre
Enabling the circular transition in EU Cities.
The EIB circular economy guide
The EIB Circular Economy Guide highlights the need and rationale for a circular economy transition, with the aim of inspiring circular change. The guide presents how the EIB supports the circular economy through financing, advisory and awareness raising. It is regularly updated in response to our evolving understanding of circular economy needs and opportunities, reflecting changes in the policy framework.