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In Latin America, we’re capitalising on growing momentum and renewed political leadership to help set a circular course for the continent. A significant milestone this year was our support for Brazil’s first National Circular Economy Strategy (ENEC), which establishes a comprehensive framework to foster regulatory, educational, and financial conditions for circularity to thrive. Developed in collaboration with UNEP and Brazilian ministers, ENEC represents a complete vision for circular economic growth. Given Brazil’s influence in the region, this blueprint could have far-reaching effects.
"The Brazilian government has made significant progress in the transition to a more circular and sustainable economy. The support of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has contributed to strengthening this agenda, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and best practices that position Brazil at the forefront of a more efficient and inclusive economic model."
– Rodrigo Rollemberg, Secretary of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services of Brazil.
Elsewhere, our longstanding relationships with governments across the region, including Colombia and Chile, have supported continued commitment to circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. roadmaps through political change.
By engaging businesses from the Global South in the Big Food Redesign Challenge, we created opportunities to learn, experiment, and showcase how circular design can protect both people and nature across the Amazon basin. With over 20% of product entries coming from the Latin America region, it’s clear there's a strong appetite for the circular economy. Showcasing how local products can embed sustainability from the start, allows us to protect biodiversity, support local businesses, and spark new ideas for the future of food.
Food Challenge product from Paraguay
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