1; The role of circular economy:

1. Circular economy as a tool for climate breakdown mitigation

2. Circular economy as a vehicle for crafting more resilient economies

3. Circular economy as a facilitator of a socially just and inclusive society

4. Barriers to CE in the context of COVID-19

2.Opportunities for circular economy post COVID-19

I: Local manufacturing and re-manufacturing of essential medical accessories

ii: CE strategies for managing hospital medical and general waste

iii: Embracing resource efficiency in the construction and built environment

iv: Bio-cycle economy and the food sector

v: Opportunities for CE in the transport and mobility sector

vi: Digitalisation for supply chain resilience post COVID-19