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The World Circular Economy Forum 2025 (WCEF 2025) will take place at Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, Brazil, from 13 to 16 May 2025.
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The African Circular Economy Alliance, represented by African delegates, will attend this event to present the continent's perspectives and solutions in circular economy.
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ACEA was invited to speak at a webinar organized by Switch Asia on the topic “Turning knowledge hubs into circular economy transition facilitators.”
The Alliance was represented by its co-chair, Mr. Kgauta Mokoena, who emphasized the importance of ACEA’s "5 big bets" report. He pointed out the strong data and practical insights helping establish an inclusive and successful circular economy across Africa this report provides.
Africa needs to take strong action to address the growing threat of plastic pollution, especially as populations grow and cities expand. This has led to a rise in using plastic packaging, resulting in growing piles of plastic in the environment. However, Africa’s plastic recycling rate is just 6%, which is far below the global average of 9%. A staggering 64% of plastic waste is mismanaged, well above the global average of 22%. These alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for action.
To address this issue, the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty could play a crucial role in promoting collaboration and innovation, ultimately helping Africa achieve a zero-waste, sustainable plastic environment. Thus, it is crucial for Africa to reflect on the importance this treaty and the opportunities emerging from it, despite the lack of agreement at this stage. • By uniting efforts and embracing innovation, Africa can effectively tackle the challenge of plastic pollution, which will be the main focus of this webinar.
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