Abu Dhabi is gearing up to host the second edition of EcoWaste in January next year, to showcase innovative solutions in waste management.

Organised as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the event will run from January 17 to 24, addressing the critical topics on recycling and effective waste collection, said a statement.

In addition to workshops and thought sessions, EcoWaste 2015 will include a meeting of the Municipalities of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The event is being co-hosted by by Masdar and Tadweer (Center of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi) and will seek holistic solutions for challenges in water conservation, renewable energy and waste management.

The initiative, organised by Reed Exhibitions, is expected to draw more than 2,000 buyers and key industry experts as well as 50 leading companies from all around the world to deliberate on international policies and best practices for ensuring a clean and green future.

Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, chairman of Masdar, said: “We launched ADSW as part of our efforts to position Abu Dhabi as a leading contributor to global sustainability. The event serves as a unique platform to stimulate debate on critical sustainability issues and solutions across all industries.

“EcoWaste represents an important addition to ADSW. We believe that encouraging dialogue on effective waste disposal and sustainable recycling will significantly expand the potential for renewable energy generation.”

“The critical timing of ADSW helps EcoWaste attract the participation of key waste management industry players. The event will particularly address the challenge of increasing waste levels in the region and look to offer inventive and environmentally friendly solution,” said Dr Al Jaber.

“Our efforts will focus on highlighting Abu Dhabi as one of the most environmentally responsible cities in the world for its adoption of sustainable development practices across diverse sectors,” he said.

Eisa Saif Al Qubaisi, general manager of Tadweer, said: “The second edition of EcoWaste aims to support the region’s urgent waste disposal challenges. As part of Tadweer’s strategic vision, we seek to integrate latest industry practices for achieving an ideal waste management mechanism.

“Our ultimate goal is to highlight the unprecedented development across all industries that Abu Dhabi, and the UAE as a whole, has achieved. Through providing a healthy and clean environment, we aim to contribute to Abu Dhabi’s development plan of becoming an environmentally responsible city for its adoption of sustainable development practices across diverse sectors.”

Hani Hosni, committee chairman for the event, said: “EcoWaste 2015 will bring together regional and international experts from both the private and public sectors to network and exchange insights. The platform will offer an excellent opportunity for participants to build business in a rapidly growing industry in the Middle East region.”

EcoWaste will joins forces with the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) and the International Water summit (IWS) to promote the interconnectivity between energy, water and waste for a sustainable future.

The fifth assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency and the seventh Zayed Future Energy Prize Awards Ceremony will also take place during ADSW. - TradeArabia News Service