To support UNEP’s focus on “Circular Economy’” a JPO will strengthen UNEP’s outreach to member states, private sector and other partners to advance the best practices in areas of policy analysis, circularity in value chains and environment sustainability and leverage partnerships. Over two years initially, the JPO will: • Support national, sub-regional and regional work initiatives by UNEP to advance the Circular Economy approach in the Asia Pacific Region including awareness-raising, policy analysis and outreach, partnership establishments and stakeholder engagements • Facilitate joint partnership initiatives development and innovative financing to support member states, involving governments, private sector and other relevant stakeholder • Facilitate platforms for dialogue, knowledge sharing and technical experts