Industrial parks are among the most powerful engines of economic growth, investment attraction and job creation worldwide. Yet they also account for a significant share of industrial resource consumption, waste generation and environmental pollution. As countries accelerate green industrialization, climate action and resilient supply chains, transforming industrial parks into circular, low-carbon and resource-efficient production systems is emerging as a critical pathway to reconcile economic competitiveness with environmental sustainability.

This webinar convenes global pioneers and leading practitioners to share proven experiences and forward-looking solutions for advancing circular industrial parks. The discussion will highlight policy frameworks, industrial symbiosis models, technological innovation and financing mechanisms that can unlock large-scale transformation. The dialogue aims to provide strategic insights and practical pathways for UNDP teams, country offices and partners working with governments to accelerate circular economy transition, pollution and waste reduction, and sustainable industrial development across developing economies.

Agenda

08:00–08:05 am     Opening Remarks

Francine Pickup, Deputy Assistant Administrator and Deputy Director, Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS), UNDP

08:05–08:50 am      Global Leadership and Experiences

08:05–08:20 am      Industrial Symbiosis in Practice: The Kalundborg Model

Bjarke Skaanning, Director, Kalundborg Symbiosis, Denmark

08:20–08:35 am      Korea’s National Eco-Industrial Park Program: Policies, Business Models and Technologies

Prof. Hung-Suck Park, University of Ulsan, Republic of Korea

08:35–08:50 am      China’s Practice in Circular Transformation of Industrial Parks

Dr. Yuyan Song, Director, Green Partnership of Industrial Parks, China

08:50–09:25 am      Dialogue and Q&A

Key discussion themes:

• What are the main barriers developing countries face in transforming industrial parks?
• How can proven global models be adapted and scaled in different development contexts?
• What policy, technology, and financing solutions are most critical for accelerating transformation?

• How can UNDP better support countries in advancing circular industrial ecosystems?

   

09:25–09:30 am      Closing Reflections

Key takeaways from global experiences and opportunities for future collaboration

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