Circular Economy as a tool for tackling loss of biodiversity and natural resources

Dr Ivana Lozanovska 

The over-exploitation of natural resources coupled with climate change are destroying natural habitats resulting in an unprecedented loss of biodiversity. In recent years, we have witnessed an increased number of natural disasters severely affecting not only nature but people as well. Unfortunately, often our capacity to react in such situations is limited, leading to humanitarian crises, putting the economy, livelihoods and well-being at risk. Therefore, it is our call to minimise wasting resources. If we manage to transform the way we produce, use, and consume products that will help to eliminate waste and pollution, will enable products and materials to circulate, and will regenerate nature, then biodiversity can “survive”. The circular economy can provide a framework for such a transformation. 

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