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Event Overview
The workshop titled From waste to nature: building a nature-positive waste transition will take place on October 28, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00 UTC+4 at the Nordic Pavilion, CBD COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. This session is part of Team Sweden's initiative to address the global biodiversity crisis through improved waste management practices.
Key Discussion Topics
Participants will engage in discussions centered around:
- Addressing Existing Harm: Strategies to reduce pollution and environmental damage from current waste disposal practices.
- Keeping Resources in Use: Techniques for diverting organic waste from landfills and recovering valuable materials.
- Putting People and Nature First: The importance of public participation and environmental safeguards in waste management planning.
- Financing the Transition: Exploring financial mechanisms that support sustainable waste systems.
Context and Relevance
Armenia faces significant challenges in waste disposal and environmental protection, particularly due to the high proportion of organic waste in its waste stream. This workshop aims to leverage Swedish-Armenian cooperation to explore innovative waste management solutions that benefit both people and nature. Participants will leave with actionable insights on linking waste management to biodiversity protection, informed by local and international experiences.
Speakers and Moderation
The event will feature experts from various organizations, including:
- Klas Waldernstrom, Head of Development Cooperation, Embassy of Sweden in Yerevan
- Tomas Thernström, Senior Expert for Waste Management and Circular Economy, SEI
- Harutyun Alpetyan, Waste Management Expert, Acopian Center for the Environment
- Anoud Allouzi, Principal, Nature Finance and Policy, EBRD
- Evgeniya Tasheva, Cities for People Campaign Leader, CEE Bankwatch Network
Moderation will be led by Sasa Solujic, Team Leader at SEI.
This in-person event is open to participants with valid Blue Zone accreditation, providing a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders in the field of waste management and sustainability.
