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any viable tempering by way of responsible governance mechanisms or collaborative
schemes.

Systematically, circular economy combines the recycle focus, meaning the finite materials,
with the regenerative focus, meaning the renewable materials. Circular Economy shift

happens in the positive and constructive dialogue and interaction between these two elements.
Water can be applied as a central resource and focus point for gauging the implications and

formulating a response.

A systemic approach is required, promoting enhanced effort to identity and achieve mutually

reinforcing virtuous circles. By combining top-down and bottom-up initiative, policy

decisions and learning need to go hand-in-hand with community engagement, co-creation,
and increased demand by citizens for circularity. In this, we set out to adopt a novel approach

to catalyse and underpin a Community of Practice (CoP) incorporating targeted exchanges

and triggers for joint learning, peer-pressure and collaboration in support of circularity.
4.7) Women in Tech, Women in Water

In many societies, women carry prime responsibility for care, education, family and food,

while their role is underrated in the public sphere. In infrastructure development and
engineering, for instance, the experience and needs of women may take second seat.

Meanwhile, girls excel in education across-the-board, and work hard to gain a foothold in a
broadening spectrum of professions. Many women enter high-tech and. high-yielding career

paths, yet, on average, remain less well paid and meet with obstacles to promotion.

Undoing barriers for women is key to social inclusion and strengthening broad-based
networks in support of sustainability. Ample studies demonstrate that women are prone to

long-term commitment and investment, while more risk averse. Several existing networks

have been developed to boost women in tech, and others in the water sector. Combining and
linking the two in an integrated Community-of-Interest powered by women, brings scope for

synergies and cross-fertilisation. Heralded by enhanced attention to addressing local
community needs, partly related to water using disruptive technologies, innovation,

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