Circular June: Shall we celebrate World Environment Day with a Special Agenda?

In celebration of World Environment Day (05/06), the Circular Movement launches its special agenda for Circular June. It will be a whole month with a schedule of live broadcasts through our communication channels. The events will feature world-renowned specialists discussing crucial topics for environmental restoration, circular economy, and sustainability. Names such as climate scientist Carlos A. Nobre, the first Brazilian considered a guardian of the planet, are confirmed. The meetings will be presented on the two profiles of the Circular Movement on Instagram, one aimed at the Brazilian public and the other for the Spanish-speaking community, in addition to our YouTube channel. Check out the full schedule below and mark it on your calendar so you don't miss any news!

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Why celebrate World Environment Day?

World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5, is a key date to reflect on the importance of environmental conservation and the urgent need for sustainable actions. This year, the theme proposed by the United Nations (UN) is "Accelerating land restoration, drought resilience, and desertification progress."

The debate highlights the interconnectedness of global environmental challenges and the importance of promoting regenerative practices to ensure a circular and sustainable society for all. Prof. Dr. Edson Grandisoli, ambassador and educational coordinator of the Circular Movement, highlights the importance of generating knowledge around World Environment Day celebrations: “We have to celebrate. Despite the challenges, more and more people are informing themselves and learning about socio-environmental issues. As a result of this increased awareness, actions multiply in different spheres. Changes are slow but must be permanent. It is important not to get discouraged and to maintain coherence between thought and action.”

Circular June Agenda

06/05 - LIVE 1 (PORTUGUESE): SOS Mata Atlântica - 7 PM

The first live will be dedicated to the Atlantic Forest, one of the richest biomes in biodiversity and also one of the most threatened. Our guest is Rafael Bitante Fernandes, forest restoration manager at the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation. In this meeting, the specialist will discuss the challenges and solutions for preserving this important ecosystem.

06/06 - LIVE 2 (SPANISH): FUNDACIÓN REGENERAR - 7 PM

We will talk with Santiago Stieben, president of Fundación Regenerar, an Argentine NGO that promotes the transition to sustainable development. He will share insights on sustainable practices and the concrete actions the foundation is taking to preserve the environment in Latin America.

06/11 - PARTNERS EVENT - JAPAN MISSION (PORTUGUESE) 

In this exclusive event for partners, we will discuss the circularity practices implemented in Japan, focusing on technological innovations and the circular economy. In March, our general coordinator, Vinicius Saraceni, experienced what a circular society is in practice during the Japan Mission. The moment is one of knowledge exchange and fostering the acceleration of the transition from the circular economy to the linear one. The coverage will be shared in our stories on our profiles.

06/13 - CIRCULAR TALKS | GET TO KNOW MOVIMIENTO CIRCULAR! (SPANISH) - 7 PM

Open to the public, the virtual meeting is an important opportunity to learn more about the Circular Movement, its initiatives, and how you can get involved in promoting the circular economy in Latin America. At this moment, participants will be explained how to join the initiative, a recurring request through our communication channels. Sign up to gain access to the event room!

06/19 - LIVE 3 (PORTUGUESE): CLIMATE SCIENTIST CARLOS A. NOBRE - 7 PM

Our guest will be climatologist Carlos A. Nobre, renowned climate scientist, PhD in meteorology from MIT. He will discuss climate change and the strategies needed to mitigate its impacts. An unmissable conversation about the future of our planet and how we need to prepare for the effects of global warming. This live will be broadcast on the Circular Movement's YouTube page.

06/27 - LIVE 4 (PORTUGUESE) - JAPAN MISSION AND THE CIRCULAR SOCIETY - 7 PM

In this virtual meeting, Vinicius Saraceni tells the general public, eager to know more, his impressions of the Japan Mission. Additionally, he will bring an analysis of how the cultural change made Japan a circular society, and how it can be replicated in Brazil. Follow the Circular Movement's Instagram in Brazil to follow this live and other content on the Circular Economy.

06/28 - LIVE 5 (SPANISH): FUNDACIÓN RESTAURACIÓN ECOLÓGICA DE MÉXICO - 7 PM

We will talk with Diana Mendoza, from Fundación Restauración Ecológica de México, about experiences and ecological restoration projects, showing how environmental regeneration can transform communities and ecosystems. The live will be broadcast on the Circular Movement's Spanish profile.

Join us!

Our June Circular is more than a schedule, it's an opportunity to inspire, learn, and act. Follow our lives, participate in the discussions, and discover how you can contribute to a circular society. Together, we can accelerate land restoration, increase drought resilience, and combat desertification. Let's celebrate World Environment Day and promote the circular economy with concrete actions!

About Circular Movement

Created in 2020, Circular Movement is a collaborative ecosystem committed to encouraging the transition from a linear to a circular economy. The idea that all resources can be reused and transformed is the motto of the Circular Economy, the basic concept of the movement. Circular Movement is an open initiative that promotes collaborative spaces with the aim of informing individuals and institutions that a waste-free future is possible through education and culture, the adoption of new behaviors, inclusion, and the development of new processes, products, and attitudes. The work is done in partnership with Dow, a chemical, plastics, and agricultural products company based in Michigan, USA. Circular Movement currently impacts 2 million people through its activations and content.

And you? Do you want to learn more about Circular Economy?

If you are interested in learning more about this topic, access Circular Academy, the first free Latin American course on Circular Economy aimed at the general public. Together, in partnership and collaboration, we can make a difference in building a more circular planet.