AWWS II
Africa Waste is Wealth Series
ALN House, Nairobi, Kenya
8th - 9th October 2024
Financial Inroads: Accessing Investors and Funding for Sustainable Impact
Sector Collaboration: Partnering with Key Stakeholders for Sustainable Solutions.
Through its outlined objectives, Africa Waste to Wealth Series 2 aims to establish a solid foundation for enduring change by leveraging policy, making sustainability not just a goal but a way of life. The initiative seeks to mobilize resources through partnerships and collaborations, investing in technology and infrastructure for waste management to promote best practices and integrate circular economy principles for overall sustainability. This conference, driven by the collective wisdom of participants, strives to redefine waste management, viewing it not as a predicament but as a canvas of possibilities. It represents a commitment to interweaving diverse perspectives, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices into a rich tapestry that portrays a greener and more resilient future for Africa.
Sector Collaboration: Partnering with Key Stakeholders for Sustainable Solutions.
Financial Inroads: Accessing Investors and Funding for Sustainable Impact
as a valuable resource for economic growth and sustainability. By convening government,
industry, academia, and civil society stakeholders, the summit facilitates dialogue and
collaboration on innovative solutions. Through high-level forums, workshops, and
networking, it fosters action towards a circular economy that harnesses waste's potential
while reducing its environmental impact.
The Africa Waste to Wealth Series II is committed to accelerating sustainable initiatives for a greener future through three thematic pillars, which also serve as its key objectives.
Discover innovative approaches to enhance resource recovery and reduce environmental
impact within our waste management ecosystem.
Opening remarks
Introduction to the conference by and overview of the session objectives.
Mary Ngechu – Founder and Patron; TakaTaka Ni Mali
8:00 am – 8:20 am
Panel session 1: Exploring opportunities for community engagement in integrated waste management through the use of technology
Examining the role of digital technologies in addressing consumer insights, data management and disclosures of sustainability initiatives. (Ecoloop);
Delterra – Session keynote introduction
Alfred Osiko – The GSMA (Session Moderator)
- Henry Ochieng – Kenya Alliance of Residents Association (KARA)
- Director Waste – Ministry of Environment
- Joseph Murabula – CEO, KCIC
- Mary Ngechu – TTNM
- Nairobi River Commission (NRC)
- Sistemiq (TBC)
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Chief Guest & Invited Guests speeches.
- Dr. Eng. Festus Ng’eno -Permanent Secretary Environment – Kenya
- British High Commission
- Dr. Valentine Uwamariya – Minister of Environment from Rwanda
- Johnson Sakaja – Governor of Nairobi
- Mamo Boru Mamo, EBS – Director General NEMA
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Best Practices in East Africa: The Journey to a Circular Economy.
These will be shorter sessions whereby a journalist will get to question/interview some of the best practices within the region on topics including but not limited to; the challenges they have had to face, what are the opportunities they have at the moment, what comes next for them. The sessions will follow one another, each lasting 15 minutes. (Spotlight best practice that will be exhibiting in person).
Session 1: Mitigating Plastic Pollution through Heritage Boat Building. The “SMEP Flipflopi Project has established a first-of-its-kind plastic waste Material Recovery and Recycling Facility and a Heritage Boat Building Training Centre in the UNESCO heritage site of Lamu Archipelago, Kenya. The project was selected for a SMEP grant in 2022 based on an ambitious proposal to establish a waste collection system for the archipelago and a mechanical recycling facility to produce lumbar substitutes, in turn used to build heritage dhows and small motorised vessels and other products rooted in traditional heritage such as furniture. Flipflopi takes a ‘full systems’ approach to their work in Lamu, using a combination of education leading to behavioral change, innovation within the circular economy, and campaigning to influence legislative change to end single-use plastics. In this maritime and coastal community, the Flipflopi sailing dhow serves a function of raising visibility and awareness but is also a central component of the Flipflopi model – repurposing plastics for manufacture of heritage craft.
Session 2: ECOLOOP A data driven decision making tool, which integrates the waste regeneration eco-system by leveraging on technology to track waste movement, conversion, and assess impact on the environment.
11:15 am – 11:45 am
Panel session: Discussion on Plastic Credits
Focusing on the role of plastic credits in the journey against plastic pollution. Understanding the role of plastic credits and the different versions that exist as well looking at its effectiveness and challenges that may go along with it.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
PPCC Model approach (TTNM, KARA, ALN)
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Day 1 call to action and closing remarks.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
8:30 am – 8:45 am
8:45 am – 9:00 am
Introduction to the Draft EAC SUP Bill
The Draft EAC SUP Bill: Where are we now? A breakdown of the provisions of the Draft EAC SUP Bill, the objectives of the Bill, its alignment with the Draft Global Plastics Treaty and the status of the process so far. A regional approach to EPR regulations will also be discussed.
Rosa Nduati – Mutero and Project Aces
9:00 am – 9:30am
Panel session: circular economy regulatory framework
The importance of developing and establishing a circular economy, waste management and single use plastics regulatory framework. Focusing on the importance of policy to regulatory frameworks that support circular economies. Together with looking at the ways in which laws and legislation can facilitate and enable circular economies.
EABC
TTNM
INDUSTRY
REP
PROs
ACEN
Business coalition
9:45am – 10:30am
Best Practices in East Africa: The Journey to a Circular Economy.
These will be shorter sessions whereby a journalist will get to question/interview some of the best practices within the region on topics including but not limited to; the challenges they have had to face, what are the opportunities they have at the moment, what comes next for them. The sessions will follow one another, each lasting 15 minutes.
Session 1: UNCTAD
Session 2: T3
10:30am – 11:30am
Panel session: UNCTAD
The crucial role of trade in enabling the adoption of technologies and services crucial for sustainable organic waste management and value – addition. This session will explore best practices, learn from cases of international cooperation, and help practitioners address challenges of organic waste management through targeted solutions.
UNCTAD
11:30 am – 12:30pm
– Key take-aways
– Call to action
– Closing speech
TTNM, EABC, ALN
12:30pm – 1:00pm
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Stakeholder Engagement
Regional approach for SUP and EPR
TTNM, EABC, ALN
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Coalition launch
Dinner & CSN launch
Mpendulo Ginindza – President IWMSA
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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