World Circular Economy Forum 2026 concludes in Gandhinagar
On 16 September 2026, the two-day World Circular Economy Forum 2026 (WCEF2026) concluded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, after bringing together around 2,700 delegates and 260 speakers from over 60 countries.
Summary
The WCEF2026 closing session in Gandhinagar was attended by Gujarat Environment MoS Pravinbhai Mali and Finland's Minister of Climate and the Environment, Sari Multala, along with SITRA President Atte Jääskeläinen. Sari Multala said the forum focused on inclusion and the people's dimension of the transition, practical partnerships and investment in circular solutions. The closing session also saw the launch of the Ecomark logo. The forum had been inaugurated on 15 September by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel under the theme 'Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity'.
Key facts
- Event
- World Circular Economy Forum 2026 (WCEF2026)
- Venue
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat — concluded 16 Sep 2026 (two days)
- Scale
- ~2,700 delegates, 260 speakers, 60+ countries
- Closing session
- Pravinbhai Mali (Gujarat), Sari Multala (Finland), SITRA
- Launched
- Ecomark logo
- Inaugurated
- 15 Sep — Bhupender Yadav and CM Bhupendra Patel; theme 'Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity'
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 conclude on 16 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Gandhinagar
WCEF2026 concluded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, after two days.
Which logo was launched at the closing session of the World Circular Economy Forum 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Ecomark logo
The closing session featured the launch of the Ecomark logo.