WHEN: 24 July 2025 I TIME: 09:00–12:15 (GMT+7) I Register HERE
Background
Southeast Asia has committed to transition to Circular Economy (CE) to support a resilient economy, sustainable growth, and resource efficiency, through the regional 2021 ASEAN Circular Economy Frameworkand national policy, roadmaps, and action plans. Leading businesses and other organizations in the region have started to benefit from the implementation of Circular Economy practices in sectors as diverse as agri-food, textile and garments, tourism and hospitality, building and construction, and waste minimization and recovery.
The ASEAN Circular Economy Business Alliance (ACEBA) has been launched in 2024 to further facilitate business leadership and action on CE, to hasten the achievement of the aims and objectives of the 2021 ASEAN Circular Economy Framework and advancing the Indonesia Circular Economy Roadmap and Action Plan 2025-2025. In collaboration with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council and KADIN Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this workshop will showcase and discuss Indonesian CE business cases, and facilitate a dialogue on best practices and insights on business opportunities in the regional and national CE transition.
National Workshop: Business Leadership for Circular Economy
ACEBA, in partnership with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council and KADIN Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and supported by the EU SWITCH Asia Policy Support Component, will be hosting a national workshop in Jakarta, with the theme Circular Economy: A responsible business and innovation opportunity for Indonesian businesses.
Specifically, this workshop is designed to:
- Present the ACEBA initiative to Indonesian businesses and selected partners;
- Showcase CE business cases from Indonesia and other ASEAN member states; and
- Discuss best practices and potential pathways for Indonesian business to start CE implementation for their strategic and competitive advantage.
Working Agenda
*Hybrid setup (in-person and live streaming online)
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Time |
Topic |
Lead |
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08:30 - 09:00 |
Arrival and Registration (coffee to be served) |
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09:00 – 09:03 |
Overview of the Agenda |
Host: Ms. Loraine Gatlabayan, Expert, SWITCH-Asia PSC |
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Inauguration and Context Setting |
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09:03 – 09:10 |
Opening remarks and introduction to ACEBA and ARAIBA
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Mr. Thomas THOMAS Co-convenor, ACEBA; Chairman, ARAIBA Sdn Bhd; and senior expert, SWITCH-Asia PSC |
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09:10 – 09:20 |
Opening Remarks
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Mr Rifki WENO, executive director, ASEAN Business Advisory Council |
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09:20 – 09:30 |
Opening Remarks |
KADIN, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry TBC |
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09:30 - 09:45 |
Indonesia Circular Economy Roadmap and Action Plan 2025-2045 |
Ms Vivi YULASWATIi Deputy for Maritime Affairs and Natural Resources Ministry of National Development Planning/BAPPENAS (TBC) |
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SESSION 1: Circular Economy: a Responsible Business and Innovation Opportunity |
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09:45 – 10:05 |
Circular Economy: from concept to responsible business and innovation opportunity |
Dr. Rene VAN BERKEL Co-convenor, ACEBA; senior expert, SWITCH-Asia PSC; and faculty, Thammasat University |
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10:05 - 10:45 |
Experience Sharing: Circular Economy achievements of Indonesian Businesses (TBC)
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Moderated by Rene VAN BERKEL Co-convenor, ACEBA; senior expert, SWITCH-Asia PSC; and faculty, Thammasat University |
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10:25 – 10:40 |
Coffee break |
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SESSION 2: ACEBA: Supporting CE action by Indonesian business |
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11:00 – 11:05 |
ACEBA video - Circular Economy by ASEAN business |
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11:05 – 11:15 |
ACEBA: Mandate, modalities and priorities for Indonesia |
Rene VAN BERKEL Co-convenor, ACEBA; senior expert, SWITCH-Asia PSC; and faculty, Thammasat University |
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11:15 – 12:00 |
Advancing Circular Economy action in Indonesia
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Moderated by Thomas THOMAS Co-convenor, ACEBA; Chairman, ARAIBA Sdn Bhd; and senior expert, SWITCH-Asia PSC |
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12:00 – 12:10 |
Conclusions and Next Steps |
ACEBA and KADIN |
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12:10 – 12:15 |
Vote of thanks
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Dr. Zinaida FADEEVA, Team Leader, EU SWITCH-Asia PSC |
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12:15 – 13:30 |
Luncheon |
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