The circular economy is rapidly gaining momentum as a transformative solution to the global waste crisis. Unlike the conventional linear model of “take, make, dispose,” the circular economy emphasizes reducing waste, reusing materials, recycling resources, and regenerating ecosystems. This model encourages designing out waste from the outset and creating closed-loop systems that minimize environmental impact.

The circular bioeconomy built on principles of reducing waste, reusing resources, and regenerating natural systems, has emerged as a transformative strategy to meet future cross-sectoral demands. By leveraging biomass and biowaste across food, textiles, chemicals, energy, and packaging, it provides a low-carbon, resource-efficient alternative to traditional linear production systems. Recent estimates suggest that implementing circular

The State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) presents evidence of rapid climate change, showing that Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average. The region recorded an average temperature 1.04°C above the 1991–2020 baseline, making 2024 one of the warmest years in its recorded