WUF13 Hosts Session On ''Closing Loop In Urban Waste Management''

2026-05-20 08:06:34

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 20. As part of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), a session titled“Closing the Loop: Advancing Waste Management Towards Circular Economy” is taking place, Trend reports.

The session will bring together experts from academia, practitioners, local leaders, and civil society representatives to discuss the topic using short immersive videos, interactive storytelling, dialogue, expert commentary, and audience engagement.

The panel will highlight the daily challenges and consequences of ineffective and unsystematic waste management, presenting practical, inclusive, and innovative solutions from experts in government, development agencies, financial institutions, academia, civil society, and the business sector.

Participants will receive a comparative overview of effective policies and local practices, and will learn how to translate circular economy concepts and global commitments into concrete urban action strategies, including as a tool for promoting adequate housing.

Particular attention will be paid to issues of financing, innovation, and partnership models as key factors in scaling up sustainable and equitable waste management systems.

Today, the fourth day of the WUF13 conference is taking place in Baku.

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