Cape Town – Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Dion George says the circular economy could offer solutions to some of Africa’s environmental challenges.
George made these remarks during the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) Ministerial briefing dinner in Ivory Coast last week on Friday.
The circular economy is a system that focuses on reusing and recycling products, minimizing waste, and redesigning items to extend their lifecycle.
“The circular economy holds the potential to address many of the environmental complexities we face, including the issues related to the theme of this AMCEN [African Ministerial Conference on the Environment] 10th Special Session — drought resilience, land degradation, and desertification.
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DFFE Minister, Dr Dion George at the opening of the session of the 10th Special Session of AMCEN.
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“Circular agriculture, for instance, offers solutions for regenerating degraded soils and reducing water stress. By utilising organic waste as a resource, we can enhance soil fertility, improve crop yields, and restore ecosystems,” George said.
He urged Africa to lead in developing sustainable alternatives, promoting recycling technologies, and integrating circular principles into economic models for a more resilient and prosperous future in line with Agenda 2063.
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