© S

U EZ

/ P

au l B

ox

The resources and raw materials we use are finite or are running out under the influence of our changing societies and their technologies. The increased scarcity of resources is a proven reality that is being amplified by worldwide population growth, urbanisation and the consequences of climate change. An observation that obliges us to react.

Today, a consensus exists amongst a large majority of governments, international institutions and businesses on the analysis of this situation and the challenges we face.

In the Challenge section, Jean-Louis Chaussade sets out his vision of a major challenge of the resource revolution. In this issue, he reiterates the role of collaboration between all actors in the success of the circular model.

no circular economy without

collaboration

Usine de valorisation énergétique des déchets à Servernside, fruit d un partenariat public-privé, Royaume-Uni I Severnside Energy Recovery Centre, result of a Public-Private partnership, U.K.

61