Thursday, December 15, 2022 – 6:39 PM
ABU DHABI, 15th December / WAM / The activities of the EcoWaste Exhibition and Forum 2023 will be held during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, from January 16 to 18, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, in organization and in strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company, Tadweer.
The agenda of the exhibition and forum reviews the leading role of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in promoting the trend towards a circular economy, highlighting the role of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in this field, and identifying the innovative methodology adopted by the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in sustainable waste management, as well as solutions designed to address the waste crisis. In the Middle East and North Africa region, which is expected to double by about 255 million tons annually by 2050 in light of increasing urbanization, according to World Bank estimates.
Ecoquest highlights the sources of revenue and investment opportunities that the circular economy provides to emerging and existing companies in different sectors. The forum program includes keynotes, case studies and panel discussions detailing innovative and effective methodologies to create new value from waste, and the use of technology in waste management.
EcoQuest is also looking at landfill diversification strategies, waste-to-energy studies, elimination of single-use plastics, and development of waste management technologies.
Eng. Ali Al Dhaheri, Acting General Manager of Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company “Tadweer”, said that the EcoWaste exhibition and forum is a pioneering platform that brings together experts and specialists in the field of waste management and recycling from different countries of the world to provide them with the opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge in this field, which contributes to reaching the best Ways of waste management and investment in various industries to achieve sustainable development.
He added that waste is a real challenge facing the Middle East and North Africa region, but at the same time it represents an opportunity to take the initiative and shift to a circular economy through which it is possible to achieve sustainable development and increase job opportunities as well as reduce carbon emissions in the region.
He said, “Through our participation in EcoWest, we look forward to shedding light on the active role we play in this field and transferring the UAE’s experience to the world, as well as exchanging experiences with the various parties participating in the exhibition on best practices and advanced technologies in the field of waste management, and working together to bring about change.” Positive serves the future of humanity.
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company “Tadweer” will display during the exhibition best practices within sustainability initiatives, including advanced treatment of hazardous waste, replacement of waste containers, launch of electronic auctions for the sale of recyclable waste, support for residential and agricultural waste collection centers and recyclable waste. The company also presents products made from waste. Recycled from demolition and construction waste, agricultural and animal waste.
In addition, the company is organizing, on the sidelines of “Ecowest”, a panel discussion entitled “Women in the field of sustainable waste management”, which highlights efforts to educate youth groups about the waste management sector and the importance of sustainable practices in waste management.
A set of memorandums of understanding and strategic agreements will be signed with a number of leading local and international entities in this sector in order to support the efforts and projects of “recycling” at the local level and others to support knowledge and awareness efforts in the areas of environment, health and community and occupational safety and others to enhance the level of services provided by the company, local municipalities and parties. concerned and partners.
The activities of “Ecowest” include holding the “Waste Management in the UAE and the GCC” forum, which includes a high-level dialogue between the municipalities of the countries of the region on appropriate ways to promote sustainable waste management practices in the region, identifying opportunities for cooperation, coordination and partnerships between the concerned authorities in the countries of the region, as well as discussing The best available solutions to the challenges facing the waste management sector.
Emad Al-Ali / Huda Al-Kubaisi