
MONDAY, 5TH OF JUNE 2023
LIVE 09:00 – 19:00 CET
Online: Only English
On-site: English and French
Hosted by tech.forum
First Day of the Conference

Join us for the Waste Management and Circular Economy Conference, where experts from around the world will gather to discuss important topics such as climate protection, financing, legal drivers for circular economy, and more. With five blocks covering a variety of topics, including a reality check for EPR schemes and transitioning Africa to the circular economy, this conference promises to be insightful and informative. Don’t miss the chance to network with industry leaders and gain valuable knowledge that can benefit your business or organization. Get your tickets now for access to the physical event in Tunisia or online participation, and join us from June 5th to 7th, 2023.
- English Language
- 09:00 – 10:50
WASTE MANAGEMENT AS AN IMPORTANT MEASURE FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION
The Climate Protection Potential for Waste Management in the EU27.
Anja Schwetje,
German Environment Agency (UBA), Dessau-Rosslau, Germany
Calculation of greenhouse gas emissions reduction potential in a practical example in Georgia.
Larissa Hatlan Bessa,
ICP Ingenieurgesellschaft Prof. Czurda & Partner
mbH, Karlsruhe, Germany
The Global Methane Pledge and the Waste Sector.
Anja Schwetje,
German Environment Agency (UBA), Dessau-Rosslau, Germany
- English Language
- 11:20 – 12:50
FINANCING AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
Banking on Waste Management in the MENA Region.
Barbara Oelz,
KFW Development Bank, Germany
CONCEPTS AND LEGAL DRIVERS FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Circular Economy- Legal Framework and Strategies Germany and Europe.
Svenja Sophie Jürgens, RecycleMe GmbH, Cologne, Germany for German RETech Partnership, Berlin, Germany
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): General Overview and Focus on Developing Countries.
Circular Economy- Legal Framework and Strategies Germany and Europe.
Svenja Sophie Jürgens,
Dr. Fritz Flanderka, Frieda Assel, RecycleMe GmbH, Cologne, Germany
- English Language
- 14:00 – 15:00
Decision Support Tool for Evaluating Circular Economy Based Concepts.
Dr. Jovana Husemann, Naue GmbH & Co. KG, Espelkamp, Germany
Organizational practices in the face of institutional changes: the case of the household packaging waste sector
Amine ZIZI (2), Asma ABIDI (1), (1) UPJV, CRIISEA, (2) Paris University 8,
QUARTZ, France
- English Language
- 15:30 – 16:30
Role of circular economy in combating freshwater plastic pollution in Eastern Carpathians (Romania).
Florin-Constantin MIHAI,
Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, Alexandru Ioan Cuza; University of Iasi, Romania
CAPACITY BUILDING
Developing the Capacity and Know-how in Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy Through Collaboration of German-MENA Universities
Abdullah Nassour (1),
Hani Abu Qdais (2),
Uwe Grüschow (3),
(1) University of Rostock, Germany,
(2) Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan,
(3) German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) GmbH, Amman, Jordan
- English Language
- 17:00 – 18:30
Impulse Lecture
TICKETS AND REGISTRATION
ONSITE TICKET
Congress card, 3 Day Conference PAss
3-day-ticket 5 – 7 June 2023,
Ticket Access to Physical Event in Tunsia for the Conference & Exhibition + Workshops Access
785€
Special Price only for participants from: Africa, Asia, Latin America
ONLINE TICKET
Congress card, 3 Day Conference PAss - online
3-day-ticket 5 – 7 June 2023,
Ticket access to ONLINE PARTICIPATION ONLY for the Conference & Exhibition
490€
Special Price only for participants from: Africa, Asia, Latin America