Event: Environment and Nature Learning Week 2025 Development of a Taxonomy for ADB’s Circular Economy Activities and Indicators for Tracking Progress 08 October 2025 Author / Speaker Marios Kostis View File The presentation explained how dynamic systems modeling was applied to support circular economy strategies by simulating policy impacts, infrastructure planning, and regional coordination. It introduced modeling paradigms such as system dynamics, agent-based, and hybrid approaches, highlighting their use in predicting long-term outcomes and optimizing investments. Case studies demonstrated applications in waste management and recycling policy, showing how scenario analysis and iterative refinement improved decision-making. The session emphasized the potential for ADB to use these tools for project design, risk assessment, and scaling circular economy initiatives. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Environment