ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ACESP)

🌊 Spotlight on Marine Protection & Waste Management in ASEAN! 🌊 Plastic pollution is a huge threat to ASEAN’s ecosystems and economies—impacting marine life, coastal communities, and industries like tourism and fisheries. To combat this, ASEAN and Germany have teamed up for the 3RproMar Project ("Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs"), targeting plastic waste and protecting vital marine ecosystems. 🌍✨ 🔜 Join us at our upcoming webinar on 'Leveraging Data and Insights for Waste Management in ASEAN' to dive into the critical role of knowledge platforms and waste databases in fighting plastic pollution. We’ll explore innovative tools, data-driven strategies, and insights into how ASEAN nations like Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam are tackling the waste crisis head-on. 📅 Date: 6 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 14:00 - 16:00 PM (UTC+7) Expert Speakers: Dr. Guilberto Borongan from AIT, Piyush Dhawan from GIZ, Thailand’s Pollution Control Department, Indonesia’s MoEF, and more! 👉 Key Takeaways: Real-world case studies on plastic waste reduction 🌐 Data strategies that make a difference 📊 Collaborative insights to guide impactful change 🔄 Let’s build a cleaner, more sustainable ASEAN together! 🌱

🌍💡 Calling All Waste Management and Sustainability Enthusiasts! 🌍💡 Join us on 30 October 2024 for an exciting session of the GIZ-AMUSE Training Program: Certifications and Standards in Waste Management (Module 7)! 🎓🌱 🗓️ When: 30 October 2024 ⏰ Time: 14:00 – 16:30 (Bangkok Time) 💻 Platform: WEBEX 🔗 Register HERE [link] The ASEAN region is grappling with major waste management challenges, but we have the power to turn the tide! 🌊💼 This session is designed to provide you with critical knowledge on waste management certifications and standards, focusing on solutions for sustainable tourism and environmental health. 🌿🏨 🔥 What to Expect: 📚 Deep dive into ASEAN clean tourist city standards and Green hotel standards 🌎 Explore internationally acknowledged certifications and standards 🤝 Interactive discussions with top experts in the field! Speakers include: 🌟 Ms. Susan Santos Cárdenas, President & CEO, Society for Sustainable Tourism 🌟 Prof. Vilas Nitivattananon, Urban Innovation and Sustainability Expert, AIT Whether you're in waste management, tourism, or just passionate about sustainability, this webinar will help you make an impact! 🔗 Register NOW and secure your spot!

"ASEAN's Circular Economy Revolution is Here! 🔥 Bangkok, Thailand, just hosted the epic ASEAN Circular Economy Forum (ACEF2024). Over 400 movers and shakers from across ASEAN and Europe gathered to share ideas, celebrate successes, and tackle the biggest challenges in making a greener Southeast Asia. From groundbreaking startups to seasoned industry giants, everyone was buzzing with energy. This forum proved that collaboration is key to unlocking the full potential of the circular economy. Let's make a difference together! ♻️🌍" C aseanDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHBusiness FinlandEmbassy of Denmark in BangkokACSDSD Mahidol #euinasean #ACEF2024 #acsdsd #acesp #EREADI

ASEAN and EU Stakeholders Exchange on How to Accelerate Southeast Asia’s Shift to Circular Economy Bangkok, Thailand – 2 October 2024 – The ASEAN Circular Economy Forum 2024 (ACEF2024) brought together over 250 onsite and 180 online stakeholders from the private sector, start-ups, governments, academia and civil society from ASEAN and the EU as well as multilateral organisations to celebrate achievements, share key challenges and discussed opportunities for collaboration in advancing circular economy in Southeast Asia. The regional forum emphasised the vital role of cross-sector collaboration in driving ASEAN’s green transition and overcoming the hurdles faced by circular innovators.  https://lnkd.in/gU_U3NpY

🌱 #Sustainability is not just a buzzword - it’s a movement! Join #ACEF2024 to learn from experts leading the way in #Southeastasia. Follow the event here - https://lnkd.in/gW8m4QnR #EUinASEAN #circulareconomy #sustainability #EREADI #beready

📢 On 1-2 October ⌚️ 9:00 - 17:00 (Bangkok Time) don't miss the 🔄 ASEAN Circular Economy Forum 2024: Guiding the Transition – ASEAN and EU Policy and Business Approaches to Circular Innovation and Entrepreneurship. A great line-up of speakers will be sharing knowledge and insights on #circulareconomy #innovation #policies #practices #strategies #values REGISTER 👉 https://lnkd.in/gphtcPmZ #WeSwitch SWITCH-Asia Official ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ACESP) David Treesuvit Arriyavat ACSDSD Mahidol Hanns Seidel Foundation Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Embassy of Finland in Bangkok Sujiro Seam Loraine Gatlabayan Elodie Maria-Sube Zinaida Fadeeva Business Finland

The 2024 ASEAN Circular Economy Forum, “Guiding the Transition – ASEAN and EU Policy and Business Approaches to Circular Innovation and Entrepreneurship” We are delighted to invite you to the 2024 ASEAN Circular Economy Forum (ACEF2024), under the theme “Guiding the Transition – ASEAN and EU Policy and Business Approaches to Circular Innovation and Entrepreneurship.” This key event will take place on 1-2 October 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand, and will be held in conjunction with the SX Sustainability Exhibition. ACEF2024 is an essential platform for fostering dialogue between the ASEAN policy community and stakeholders, aimed at advancing the region’s circular transition through national policies and regional collaboration. More information & registration -> https://lnkd.in/gUTPr9uC

Save the Date! Join us at the 2024 ASEAN Circular Economy Forum (ACEF) on 1-2 October 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. This symposium will bring together stakeholders and initiatives from ASEAN and the EU to explore how Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policies can drive the transition to a circular economy. Pre-Session Highlight - 1 October: Hosted by the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Denmark, and Finland, this session will focus on circular startups and the private sector, setting the stage for discussions on how governments can promote circular innovation. Main Event - 2 October: Dive deep into how national policies and ASEAN initiatives can foster circular innovation and entrepreneurship. SX Sustainability Expo: Discover cutting-edge circular practices as EU businesses and the private sector showcase their innovations. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! #ACEF2024 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ASEAN #EU #Innovation #STI #SXSustainabilityExpoC asean

The ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ACESP) at the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), the C asean, Thailand Supply Chain Network and partners are excited to invite you to the upcoming “ C asean Forum – Pioneering the Future of ASEAN Green Procurement”| 6th August 2024 |9:30 – 16:30 hrs. | C asean Auditorium, 10th floor, CW Tower, Ratchadapisek Road, Bangkok. This forum aims to pioneer the future of sustainable procurement in ASEAN, fostering collaboration and partnerships to overcome challenges and realise the transformative potential of Green Procurement. This forum is a collaborative effort organised by the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), the C asean and Thailand Supply Chain Network. Its primary objective is to facilitate knowledge sharing, innovative practice discussions, and business matching activities and enhance the implementation of Green Procurement in ASEAN. https://lnkd.in/guXMbfr9

Just a few weeks ago, social rights practitioners came together to discuss what a Just Transition means for Circular Economy, what are the challenges and how are things being done at global, regional and national scale. Insights from our guests are now available here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwsg7FJj #WeSwitch #scp #circulareconomy #JustTransition David Treesuvit Arriyavat Elodie Maria-Sube Veronica Mendizabal Joffre Denis Kenan Schaefer Neïla Mangin Chloe Pottinger-Glass Keoamphone Souvannaphoum Zinaida Fadeeva Loraine Gatlabayan SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute International Labour Organization Asian Development Bank (ADB) Manushya Foundation ♾ #WeAreManushyan