📅 17 – 19 February 2025
Osaka, Japan
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.
Focusing on transformative circular economy models, the Dialogue will open with remarks from UNEP leadership and key partners.
The sessions will dive into critical themes such as:
- 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
This Dialogue aspires to catalyze collaboration, establishing clear pathways to integrate sustainable practices across sectors. It emphasizes social equity, gender responsiveness, and impactful policy frameworks. 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).
