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Webinar: Beyond a Circular Economy: How a Circular Blue Economy Can Mitigate Climate Change, Marine Litter, and Plastic Pollution in Africa.

 

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SST, in partnership with Petco, the African Circular Economy Network (ACEN), and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), will be hosting an insightful and interactive virtual event:

Beyond a Circular Economy: How a Circular Blue Economy Can Mitigate Climate Change, Marine Litter, and Plastic Pollution in Africa

📅 Date: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
🕑 Time: 14:00 – 15:30 (SAST)
📍 Location: Online

About the Webinar

As Africa grapples with the growing crisis of plastic pollution and marine litter, the circular blue economy offers a powerful solution to transform waste into opportunity while promoting sustainability in the maritime sector.

This free webinar will provide practical guidance, expert insights, and real-world case studies to help governments, businesses, and civil society build a circular blue economy. Participants will also learn how to leverage SST’s Plastic-Free Seas Guidebook and its action plan templates to drive impactful change.

This is an official World Circular Economy Forum Side Event.

Meet the Experts

Our panel of distinguished speakers will share their expertise in different aspects of the circular economy:

Mrs. Janine Osborne (SST) – Host & Moderator

Ms. Katharina Gihring (ACEN) – Understanding the Circular Economy

Ms. Boipelo Madonsela (Petco) – Key Actions for a Circular Economy

Dr. Henry Roman (IWMI) – Legislative Interventions for a Circular Economy

Why Attend?

  • Gain expert insights on circular and blue economies.
  • Access practical tools like the Plastic-Free Seas Guidebook.
  • Engage with experts in a live Q&A session.
  • Learn from real-world success stories across Africa.

Don’t miss out! Register now for free and secure your spot.

Click here to register

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