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NEW COURSE
THE FUTURE OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABILITY
A Futures Literacy Perspective

In collaboration with

COURSE OVERVIEW

Delve into the future of the circular economy and sustainability, examining the latest advancements in these fields. Designed as a highly immersive experience, the course enables participants to uncover new opportunities directly related to their professional hurdles. By challenging conventional understanding, we aim to stimulate disruptive thinking to foster a more sustainable future.

Facilitator

Prof. Martin Calnan
Director, UNESCO Chair in Futures Anticipatory Systems Thinking
(Futures Literacy)
Ecole des Ponts Business School (Paris)

Pre-requisites:
None

Delivery Format:
Physical

Date:
4 — 6 September 2023

Time:
9:00 AM — 4:00 PM

Location:
Emirates Towers, 3D Office

Registration Deadline:
25 August

Target Audience:
Middle management with background in circular economy, sustainability, innovation, change management, and strategy

Fees:

AED 4,500
Per Participant

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1
  • Brief History of Classical Economic Theory
  • Circular Economy – Principles and Business Models
  • Circular Economy, Sustainability and SDGs
  • Futures Literacy Lab (FLL) on the Future of Circular Economy
Day 2
  • Anticipatory Systems Thinking and Processes
  • Futures Literacy Lab Design Principles and Tools
  • Futures Literacy Co-Design
Day 3
  • Futures Literacy Labs by participants
  • New Perspectives and Opportunities on Circular Economy & Sustainability for UAE
  • Prototyping Experiments from FLLs

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

01

Outline the principles
underlying the circular
economy and its business models

02

Define the theories underpinning the concept of sustainability and the SDGs, including how they relate to the circular economy

03

Apply thinking and
processes of anticipatory
systems theory

04

Practice the concepts,
design principles and tools of futures literacy

AGENDA

Registration is closed due to reaching maximum capacity.

Participant will be awarded a certificate upon completion.

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