UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre Global Dialogue & Youth Day: Circular Economy Model of Waste Management

The Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC), in collaboration with the UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre (UNEP-IETC) and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), will host the UNEP-IETC Global Dialogue and Youth Day (Special Session) from February 17 to 19, 2025.
The UNEP-IETC Global Dialogue is a high-level biennial conference aimed to convene key stakeholders, including policymakers, private sector representatives, academia, civil society, and youth, to foster dialogue and develop actionable strategies for advancing circular waste management practices.

This dialogue, focusing on innovative circular economy models, will proceed with each session aligned with the following key themes.

• Advancing circularity in waste management
• Integrating the informal sector and gender mainstreaming
• Strengthening public-private partnerships (PPPs) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
• Designing innovative policy frameworks to support circular waste management across local, national, and global levels.

Participants will explore insights from global case studies and actively engage in discussions aimed at shaping inclusive, future-ready waste management solutions that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Note: This conference is a closed conference for invited participants and relevant stakeholders only.