Speaker

George Kremlis

Ambassador of the European Public Law Organisation to Bulgaria

George Kremlis is the Chairman of the Greek Initiative at UN level on protecting cultural and natural heritage from climate change impacts. He is a member of the Board of the European Public Law Organisation and the Director of its climate and circular economy Institute. He is as well the Ambassador of the EPLO to Bulgaria. He was until recently a member of the environmental and social advisory council of the EBRD and is also currently the Chair of the Bureau of the Espoo Convention and of the SEA Protocol, Chair of the MOPs in 2019, elected Chair for the MOPs in December 2020 and re-elected Chair for the period 2021-2023 and the period up to 2027. He is the Chairman of the AmCham circular economy committee. George Kremlis is Honorary Director of the European Commission. He was until recently special Advisor to the Greek Prime Minister on energy, climate, environment and circular economy issues. He is doctor honoris causa of the Varna Free University.

Monday 20 | 01

Sofia Balkan HotelMon 20 | 01

The circular economy offers a sustainable model for economic growth by minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency, creating new opportunities, and driving innovation. But can we truly transition to a circular economy, and what systemic changes are needed to ensure its long-term success?