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“Climate breakdown is a symptom of ecological overshoot, driven by material use as much as carbon emissions.”
Janez Potočnik, Co-Chair of the International Resource Panel and former EU Environment Commissioner explains why material footprint reduction targets must be central to the EU’s new Circular Economy Act.
He highlights how:
- High-income countries must reduce overconsumption
- Material footprint targets bring fairness and equity into policy
- Businesses can innovate while respecting planetary boundaries
Watch for his key takeaways and read the full interview at: clubofrome.org/blog-post/potocnik-resource-governance
“Climate breakdown is a symptom of ecological overshoot, driven by material use as much as carbon emissions.”
Janez Potočnik, Co-Chair of the International Resource Panel and former EU Environment Commissioner explains why material footprint reduction targets must be central to the EU’s new Circular Economy Act.
He highlights how:
- High-income countries must reduce overconsumption
- Material footprint targets bring fairness and equity into policy
- Businesses can innovate while respecting planetary boundaries
Watch for his key takeaways and read the full interview at: clubofrome.org/blog-post/potocnik-resource-governance
