Achieving the SDGs and global climate goals demands localised actions that are inclusive, integrated and impactful. The private sector holds immense potential to drive these efforts, but its involvement often remains fragmented and sector-specific.

This session explores how a synergistic approach rooted in the Circulating and Ecological Sphere (CES) can unlock diverse, local, resource-based business opportunities, deliver cost-effective co-benefits, and strengthen local economies. Through real-world examples, participants will discover how actors in private sector can take the lead in managing and utilising local resources to enhance resilience, generate new revenue streams and ensure long-term sustainability. The session will highlight actionable pathways for private sector engagement in CES, bridging the gap between global goals and local implementation.

Bringing together corporate leaders, policymakers and researchers from across Asia, the session offers a dynamic platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and inspiration to scale up private sector leadership in accelerating synergistic actions on climate change and sustainability at local level.