Financing Circular Economy

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Financing the circular economy remains a significant bottleneck, posing challenges to scaling sustainable solutions and innovation. The transition to a circular economy requires not only innovative business models but also the right financial tools and strategies to drive change. From blended finance solutions to impact investing and circular bonds, the finance sector has a crucial role to play. However, realizing the full potential of these solutions requires strong collaboration, shared insights, and a collective approach to overcoming financial barriers. The PREVENT Finance Working Group aims to foster cooperation and exchange of knowledge among financiers, stakeholders and organisations, towards a more connected and effective financial ecosystem for the circular economy.

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Objectives

  1. Empower Members to Access Finance – Equip members with knowledge and tools to navigate financial opportunities for circular economy initiatives.
  2. Promote Awareness & Education – Facilitate peer-led knowledge sharing, capacity building, and advocacy for circular economy finance.
  3. Foster Collaborative Action – Create a space where members co-develop solutions, exchange best practices, and drive collective financial innovation.

Akash Singh

Sagana

While thinking about financing, it is critical for organisations in the circular economy space to evaluate the choices with respect to the source, nature, and quantum of funds they can access. PREVENT has done a great job in terms of building and offering resources in this regard.

Ressources

PREVENT EPR Toolbox

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Plastic credit schemes and EPR – risks and opportunities

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Finance for circular economy in low- and middle-income countries

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Financing Circular Economy – Insights for Practitioners

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Financiación de la economía circular

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Finance CE - Country Brief Vietnam

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Finance CE - Country Brief Rwanda

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Finance CE - Country Brief Dominican Republic

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Finance CE - Country Brief Colombia

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Finance CE - Country Brief Albania

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Leads & Contacts

Julia Körner

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

julia.koerner@giz.de
+ 49 6196 79-1074

Carina Martens

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH / PREVENT Secreteriat

carina.martens@giz.de
+ 49 6196 79-1074

Alice Tuoho

Impact Footprints Africa

alice@ifootprintsafrica.co

Lulzim Baumann

Recycle Albania

lulzimbaumann@gmx.de

Jimena Duarte

Evolve Management Company

jduarte@evolvemanagement.mx

Natalie Beinisch

Circular Economy Innovation Partnership Africa

natalie@ceipafrica.org

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Our Projects

We work on innovative and sustainable solutions that contribute to a circular economy in low- and middle-income countries.

Our Topics

Our working groups currently focus on three material streams: plastics, e-waste and batteries, and organic waste.