1、INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURETowards a circular economy that begins and ends in natureBarbara Pia Ober,Roza de Jong,Tommaso Demozzi,Barbara Battioni Romanelli Alberto Arroyo Schnell,editorAbout IUCN IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society or

2、ganisations.It provides public,private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress,economic development and nature conservation to take place together.Created in 1948,IUCN is now the worlds largest and most diverse environmental network,harnessing the k

3、nowledge,resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 15,000 experts.It is a leading provider of conservation data,assessments and analysis.Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices,tools and international stand

4、ards.IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments,NGOs,scientists,businesses,local communities,indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.Working w

5、ith many partners and supporters,IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide.Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities,these projects work to reverse habitat loss,restore ecosystems and improve peoples well-being.www.iucn.or

6、g a circular economy that begins and ends in natureBarbara Pia Ober,Roza de Jong,Tommaso Demozzi,Barbara Battioni Romanelli Alberto Arroyo Schnell,editorThe designation of geographical entities in this book,and the presentation of the material,do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on