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A Decade to Deliver: Head of the One Planet Network Calls for Scaled Sustainable Solutions at the World Resources Forum in Geneva
October 15, 2025
A Decade to Deliver: Head of the One Planet Network Calls for Scaled Sustainable Solutions at the World Resources Forum in Geneva
In Geneva at the World Resources Forum, Jorge Laguna Celis, Head of the One Planet Network (OPN), delivered a keynote address underscoring the urgency of accelerating circular and sustainable solutions.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Laguna Celis stressed that the world has a unique window of opportunity: to deliver solutions at scale that use fewer resources while providing greater benefits for people and planet. He noted that advancing circularity across industries is not optional—it is essential to achieving global sustainability targets and building resilience for future generations.
During his address, he set out four key priorities that should guide the transition:
-Design for enough, not more
-Harness AI & Digitalization to scale up circular economy solutions
-Compare, value and measure circular economy at business level
-Mobilize capital at scale and create markets that reward circularity
These actions, he emphasized, will help unlock innovation and create new opportunities for economies to grow within planetary boundaries. They will also help ensure that people everywhere can enjoy improved wellbeing, while industries reduce waste and dependence on scarce resources.
Mr. Laguna Celis thanked the World Resources Forum for convening such an important dialogue, bringing together leaders and stakeholders committed to addressing the challenges of resource efficiency, circularity, and sustainability. He highlighted the importance of platforms like the Forum to foster collaboration and accelerate the shift toward greater patterns of sustainable consumption and production worldwide.
Watch his full opening remarks here: Grand Opening & Keynotes.
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