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.
At this event, renowned experts will share their valuable insights and insights on environment, culture and innovation. Come listen to them and get inspired!
Dr. Henning Wilts heads the Circular Economy Department at the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy. His research focuses on transition processes towards a circular economy: How can linear processes be transformed into value creation processes in a circular way as quickly as possible? Why haven't we already become a circular economy and how can politicians overcome the main obstacles?
To achieve this goal, he coordinates various research projects in the areas of circular textiles, packaging waste prevention and zero waste strategies. He is currently also in charge of the scientific study for the national circular economy strategy in Germany.
From 2023, he holds the professorship for Circular Economy at the Hafencity University in Hamburg.
Jo leads the Marketing and Campaigns team at City to Sea, an environmental charity and social enterprise with a mission to stop plastic pollution at its source and make it easier for everyone to live with less waste.
With a background in social science, behavior change and communication, and more than a decade of experience leading campaigns on a range of environmental issues, Jo has a track record of delivering award-winning projects and campaigns that create change at the grassroots level. government, corporations and citizens.
At City to Sea, Jo led the global Refill Campaign, World Refill Day, Plastic Free Periods, Cutlery Reduction as well as a number of projects to drive behavior change and innovation and growth in the recycling sector.
Sofia Sydorenko, head of the Zero Waste Ukraine Alliance. She joined the zero waste movement in Ukraine in 2016. In 2018 she was one of the co-founders of the Ukrainian zero waste alliance, which currently includes six zero waste organizations and initiatives. She is passionate about the rational use of resources, fights for freedom and loves ice cream :)
National Coordinator of the GEF Small Grants Program. Expert in waste management. Over 10 years of experience in environmental project management.
Aurelia BAHNARU is a doctor in economic sciences, President of the Training and Consulting Center "E-Circular" with 10 years of experience in the field of education and professional training of adults, regarding waste management and promoting the principles of the circular economy.
He has successfully carried out and coordinated projects in the field of waste management and citizen empowerment, developed nationally representative studies, local/institutional waste management strategies, waste management programs, certified training in the field of waste management, etc.
Since 2014, he ensures the quarterly publication of the "Managementul Deșeurilor" magazine, the first and only profile magazine in the Republic of Moldova.
The official start of the event, marking the beginning of the activities and the registration of those present.
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
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
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
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
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
Recognizing the efforts of the ambassadors of the "Give up PLASTIC" program, highlighting the importance of their actions in promoting sustainability.
Lunch break and an excellent networking opportunity along with visiting the exhibition.
