World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar: Key Facts
Why in the news
India took on hosting duties for a global circular economy gathering in Gujarat in mid-September 2026.
Key facts
- Dates and venue: 15-18 September 2026, Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar.
- Edition: 10th, and the first ever in the South Asian region.
- Theme: “Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity”.
About WCEF
- A leading global platform to shift from a linear take-make-waste model towards a regenerative circular economy.
- Works via cross-sector collaboration, policy development and business innovation.
Background
- Set up in 2017 by Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund.
- Created to mark 100 years of Finland’s independence and promote circular business solutions.
Aims
- Speed up market transformation.
- Build partnerships with the Global South.
- Mobilise private capital and circular finance.
- Show scalable ways to balance prosperity with planetary limits.
Exam angle
- Founding body: Sitra, Finland; year 2017.
- Host city: Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- Shift promoted: linear to circular economy.