The three Nordic Embassies of Denmark, Norway and Sweden in the Philippines in partnership with the Asian Development Bank’s Southeast Asia Urban Development and Water Division will jointly convene a two-part virtual knowledge sharing event that will showcase good practices from Nordic countries on waste management, producer responsibility and circular economy.

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Nov 18, 2020 04:00 PM
Webinar launch & Welcome address
- HE Ambassador Bjørn StaursetJahnsen, The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila
15:05-15:55 PHT 09:05-09:55 CET
Expert comment – ADB (TBD) Hard Talk Portion
- virtual dialogue - highlighting the individual Nordic companies
- followed by a discussion on the advantages and opportunities of a circular economy
- each company may present a quick video during the discussion
- Q&A ( publicparticipation and/or prepared questions)
- Moderator: MrRico Hizon, CNN Philippines
- Dr Kåre Helge Karstensen, SINTEF
- Dansk Retursystem
- Jacob Rognhaug, SVP, Head of Circular Economy Asia, TOMRA
15:55-16:00 PHT 09:55-10:00 CET
Closing Remarks
- HE Ambassador Harald Fries, The Royal Swedish Embassy in Manila
DAY 2 Waste management and producer responsibility Wednesday, 18 November 15:00-15:05 PHT 09:00-09:05 CET
Welcome Address
- HE Ambassador Grete Sillasen, The Royal Danish Embassy in Manila
Expert comment – ADB (TBD) Hard Talk Portion
- virtual dialogue - highlighting the individual Nordic companies
- followed by a discussion on digitalization and reduction of plastic pollution in waterways
- each company may present a quick video during the discussion
- Q&A ( publicparticipation and/or prepared questions)
- Moderator: MrRico Hizon, CNN Philippines
- Arla
- Marian Dang, Sustainability Manager, H&M South East Asia
- Dr ThorjørnLarssen, NIVA
15:55-16:00 PHT 09:55-10:00 CET
Closing Remarks
- MrVijay Padmanabhan, ADB Director Urban Development and Water