Circular Economy & the Role of Transport Planning

The circular economy is about creating opportunities for better growth, through an economic model that is resilient, distributed, diverse and inclusive. In our role as city shapers, how can transport planners and traffic engineers drive circular economy principles of waste and pollution reduction, material re-use and natural system regeneration? This discussion will explore this question with a diverse panel from industry, government, and academia.

Following the panel discussion, please join us in networking with likeminded professionals in the industry with food and beverages available.

Guest Panellists:

Lachlan Lee-Archer, Suburban Rail Loop Authority

Dr Usha Iyer-Raniga, RMIT

Terry Lee-Williams, Aurecon

Professor Usha Iyer-Raniga is at the School of Property and Construction Management at RMIT University. Usha is co-leading the One Planet Network’s Sustainable Buildings and Construction Programme (SBC), United Nations 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (UN 10FYP SCP) aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 12, as well as the newly formed Integrated Platform for Circular Economy, Climate Resilience, and Energy. This event is directly related to the work of the OPN SBC programme.

Published on November 9, 2022