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National conference 2023 – circular economy in the Republic of Moldova

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When Begin at 09:30, 17 November, 2023
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Where Digital Park, Strada Mihai Viteazul 15, Chisinau

About the event

The 2023 National Conference brings together decision-makers, experts, companies and NGOs to explore the opportunities and challenges of the transition of the Republic of Moldova towards a sustainable circular economy.

On the agenda are key themes such as waste management, extended producer responsibility, sustainable consumption, financing of circular projects and practical implementation in various sectors. Through a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, the event promotes innovative solutions, partnerships and education, representing an essential platform for constructive dialogue and the transformation of challenges into valuable opportunities.

Speakers

At this event, renowned experts will share their valuable insights and insights on environment, culture and innovation. Come listen to them and get inspired!

Grigore Stratulat
Secretary of State Ministry of the Environment
Andrei Chistol
Secretary of State, Ministry of Culture
Ion Iordachi
Deputy General Director of the Investment Agency of Moldova
Dr. Henning Wilts
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment, Energy
Jo Morley
City to Sea, England

Agenda

A detailed look at the conference program, designed to facilitate critical discussions and partnerships in the evolution towards a circular economy.
Registration of participants09:30 - 10:00

The official start of the event, marking the beginning of the activities and the registration of those present.

Welcome10:00 - 10:30

Grigore STRATULAT, State Secretary Ministry of the Environment

Andrei CHISTOL, State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture

UNDP Moldova

Denis PAREA, GEF SGP Program Coordinator

Ion IORDACHI, Deputy General Director of the Investment Agency of Moldova

Panel 1: The transition to the circular economy: Priority at the national level!10:30 – 11:00

Program for the promotion of the green economy 2023-2027 / Daniel Tentiuc, Ministry of the Environment

Greening program for small and medium-sized enterprises / Ion Lică, Organization for the Development of Entrepreneurship

Extended producer responsibility, facilitator of the transition to the circular economy / Denis Macovschi, Environment Agency

Panel 2: Circular solutions in waste management11:00 – 12:15

ZERO WASTE HIERARCHY: Rethink, Redesign, Reduce and Reuse / Dr.Henning Wilts, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment, Energy Director Circular Economy Division

Recycling is not the most effective solution in the fight against plastic waste. We reduce Plastic in the Tourism sector / Aurelia Bahnaru, AO E-Circular

Reusing and Refilling packaging in the circular economy: opportunities and benefits / Jo Morley, City to Sea 

ZERO WASTE Communities: Program that aims to help cities and communities / Sofia-Julia Sydorenco, Zero Waste Ukraine

How do we manage packaging waste resulting from phytosanitary products and fertilizers? / Mihail Cojocaru, AO EcoSave Foundation

Circular business based on the biotechnological recycling of semi-liquid organic by-products / Vladimir Anton, Terafix SRL

Current solutions/technologies for ecological waste management / Ion Lupu, Toreco SRL

Panel 3: Sustainable partnerships, involved communities and circular tourism in the transition to the Circular Economy12:15 – 13:00

Be.CULTOUR – Circular cultural tourism / Antonia Gravagnuolo, Be.CULTOUR Project Coordinator

Circular Tour / Roxana Șlemco, NORTH-EST Regional Study Center and Ion Iordachi, Investment Agency of Moldova

ZERO PLASTIC solutions and communities that promote responsible consumption / Ioana Cerescu, CEO AER, Piatra-Neamț

The UNDP project "Communities resilient to climate change through the empowerment of women" / Victoria Ivancioglo, Project Manager, UNDP Moldova

The Microregion of the Local Action Group (LAG) - that model of insertion and promotion of the Circular Economy through partnerships /  Oxana Tcaci, Director of GAL Valea Cuboltei and Natalia Rotari, Administrator SRL Bio Circular

Panel 4: Educational resources for the Circular Economy13:00 – 13:40

ResurseEDU educational platform: We reduce PLASTIC / Aurelia Bahnaru, AO E-Circular

Development of green businesses through the SIYB Green Program / Natalia Iachimov, Project Coordinator, Stimulating the Green Economy in the Republic of Moldova, International Labor Organization, ILO

Exploring NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS IN EDUCATION / Anatolie Rișina, AO Verde e Moldova

3 P's: Problem, Passion and Plogging / Roman Bahnaru, AO EcoDigital

Online course "At the limit of WASTE" / Elena Tacu, Coordinator of educational programs, AO ECOVISIO

The premiere of the "Give up PLASTIC" ambassadors13:40 – 14:00

Recunoașterea eforturilor ambasadorilor programului „Renunță la PLASTIC”, subliniind importanța acțiunilor lor în promovarea sustenabilității.

Lunch and Networking, EXPO14:00 - 15:00

Lunch break and an excellent networking opportunity along with visiting the exhibition.

 

Event partners

Event organized with the financial support of the Small Grants Program GEF SGP Moldova, implemented by UNDP.

Register for conference

Vrei să te alături mișcării pentru economie circulară? Înscrie-te la Conferința Națională pentru Economie Circulară, completând câmpurile din formular.

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