The World Economic Forum (WEF) has invited Emine Erdoğan to deliver the opening speech at a high-level roundtable taking place in New York in September as part of the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026.
Emine Erdoğan, Chair of the UN High-Level Advisory Board of Eminent Persons on Zero Waste and Honorary Chair of the Zero Waste Foundation, will deliver the opening remarks in the “Meeting of the Circular Economy Transformation Community” under the “Firestarter & Special Remarks” segment.

The meeting, held under a special invitation from the president of the World Economic Forum, is expected to address the circular economy and sustainable development. Samed Ağırbaş, president of the Zero Waste Foundation and COP31 High-Level Climate Champion, will also play an active role in the program in New York.
Maria Nica / Editor