Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

Gandhinagar, Gujarat, will host the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 from September 15 to 18. It will be the first edition of the forum to be held in South Asia. Organised under the theme “Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity,” the event will bring together more than 2,000 delegates from over 65 countries. Participants will include business leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, academicians, and innovators. The forum will focus on practical solutions for reducing waste through reuse, refurbishment, recycling, and reintegration of materials into the economic value chain. It will also promote international cooperation and investment in circular-economy initiatives.