Invited Speaker
Dr. Anupam Khajuria
United Nations Centre for Regional Development, JapanSpeech Title: Circular and Ecological Economy Strategies to Achieve UN SDGs and Carbon Neutral Society
Abstract: The overuse of non-renewable energy sources and expanding global industrialization have resulted in massive emissions of greenhouse gases, which have increased global temperatures and caused a number of environmental degradation problems. With the primary objective of creating a closed-loop system, the "circular economy" has lately gained favor as an economic model that tries to decouple economic growth from resource consumption and waste generation. The "ecological economy" emphasizes the interdependence between economic activities and natural ecosystems. The “Circular and Ecological Economy” concepts significantly reduce emissions by promoting efficient use of resources and emphasizing protecting and restoring natural ecosystems. In my presentation, I will discuss about the characteristics, potential benefits, and opportunities of Circular and Ecological Economy strategies. Furthermore, I will showcase Japanese case studies of Circular and Ecological Economy strategies with a vision to achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals and a step ahead toward a carbon-neutral society.
Biography: Dr. Anupam Khajuria joined United Nations Centre for Regional Development since 2014 as a Researcher. Earlier, she was received her Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineering from Osaka University, Japan. She then worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, India, and at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan. Dr. Anupam Khajuria has delivered a number of invited and keynote talks in various international conferences and has organized several international Forums/Conferences. Her research is focused on how 3Rs and resource efficient policies and strategies will contribute towards new global agendas, such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda. One of her current research involved exploring the potential of Circular Economy in aligning with several global agendas. Dr. Anupam Khajuria is currently a member of the Editorial Board of the journal ‘Circular Economy’ and is also serving as an invited Editor in various journals.