Webinar 1 – Advancing Circular Economy Frameworks from Regional to National Level in Southeast Asia

The Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community, adopted in 2021, serves as a regional reference for Southeast Asian countries to develop national circular economy frameworks. In the Philippines, for example, several bills to institutionalize circular economy are currently being proposed in Congress, while the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is leading the further development of the National Circular Economy Framework to guide the country’s transition circular economy. This webinar facilitates knowledge sharing on localizing circular economy frameworks across Southeast Asia, exploring policy and institutional mechanisms for integrating circular economy models in both the public and private sectors, and advancing multi-stakeholder collaboration. It will also demonstrate how collaboration between European and Southeast Asian stakeholders can promote the region’s transition to a circular economy. This includes exploring potential partnerships to adopt international standards, accelerate green innovation and mobilise investment opportunities. Agenda 0:00:00 – Welcome and Check-In 0:09:21 - Keynote Presentation by Dr. Mayuri Wijayasundara, GOPA Tech 0:26:44 - Panel Discussion with Atty. Analiza Rebuelta-Teh, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines, Caroline Aretha Merylla, Indonesia Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN/Bappenas), Dr. Oriol Izquierdo, Ellen MacArthur Foundation 0:47:02 – Q&A This webinar series is implemented by GIZ through the European Union-Philippines Green Economy Partnership and Go Circular projects in collaboration with the PREVENT Waste Alliance.