Road to Finlandia Circular Latin America

How can international collaboration accelerate the transition to a circular economy in Latin America?

This Accelerator Session showcases how Finland is strengthening circular economy partnerships across Latin America through the Finlandia Circular Platform and the Team Finland network.

Bringing together representatives from Finnish organizations, the European Union, and leading regional companies, the session will highlight practical collaboration models, successful initiatives, and emerging business opportunities that promote resource efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Participants will gain insights into how Finnish expertise is supporting the circular transition in sectors such as industry, infrastructure, energy, and sustainable development while fostering long-term partnerships across the region. The session will also introduce the Finlandia Circular Platform, a new initiative designed to connect stakeholders, share knowledge, and accelerate circular economy cooperation between Finland and Latin America.

Time zone reference: The session will take place on 17 September 2026, 08:00–09:30 (Lima, Peru – PET, UTC-5). This corresponds to 07:00–08:30 in Mexico City (CDMX), 08:00–09:30 in Bogotá, 09:00–10:30 in New York (EDT), 10:00–11:30 in Brasília (BRT) and in Santiago (Chile), and 16:00–17:30 in Helsinki (EEST).

Programme

08:00 – 08:10

Opening Remarks by Eija Rotinen, Ambassador of Finland in Colombia

08:10 – 08:20

Introduction of the Finlandia Circular Platform

Overview of the platform, its objectives, and upcoming regional initiatives.* Roberto Requejo, Senior Trade Advisor, Andean Region, Panama and DR.

08:20 – 08:50 - Team Finland Latin America Panel

Opportunities and Success Stories in the Circular Economy

Discussion on how Finnish organizations are creating impact and business opportunities across Latin America.

Countries confirmed: Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Chile and Brasil.

08:50 – 09:05 Local Success Story

Circular economy initiatives by the EU Delegation

09:05 – 09:20 Local Success Story

by multilatina ISA. Circular economy initiatives and regional collaboration.

09:20 – 09:30 Closing Remarks

by Finnish Ambassador in Latin America (TBC)

Who Should Attend?

• Policymakers and public sector representatives

• Businesses and investors interested in circular economy solutions

• Development organizations and multilateral institutions

• Academia and innovation ecosystems

• Stakeholders seeking collaboration opportunities between Finland and Latin America

  
  

Join us to discover how cross-regional partnerships are transforming circular economy ambitions into concrete action across Latin America.

The event will be conducted in English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

This event/webinar is an accelerator session at the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 (wcef2026.com). WCEF2026 will gather forward-looking thinkers and doers and present the game-changers in the circular economy. The forum will be held from 15 to 18 September 2026 in Gandhinagar, the capitol of Gujarat, India. WCEF2026 is organised jointly by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), operating under the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change of India, together with global and local partners. Free of charge, open to all online