GSTC will be present at the ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform Webinar Series; Vice Chair CB Ramkumar will speak at Webinar #3: The Role of Tourism in Advancing Food Sustainability in ASEAN through Circular Practices, along with colleagues Fernanda Rodak, Sustainability and Social Responsibility Manager at Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), and Imelda (Dada) Bacudo, COP28 Senior Advisor on Food and Agriculture. Elodie Maria-Sube, a Key Expert on EU policy development and partnership building at the SWITCH-Asia Policy Support Component, will moderate the webinar. 

The webinar will delve into the significant role that policy measures play in fostering circular practices within the hospitality sector, with a particular focus on sustainable food practices. Moreover, the discussion will explore how the integration of circular food-focused practices in tourism can enhance resilience and equity within communities, suggesting that a more profound commitment to these practices could not only improve sustainability in the sector but also contribute to broader socio-economic benefits. 

Webinar Session

GSTC Vice Chair CB Ramkumar at SWITCH-Asia Webinar

The ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ACESP) and the EU SWITCH-Asia Policy Support Component (co-host), are convening the webinar, The Role of Tourism in Advancing Food Sustainability in ASEAN through Circular Practices to highlight how tourism can catalyze the transformation of food systems, fostering sustainability and circularity. It also aims to underscore the crucial role of tourism in promoting the development of resilient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable food systems.

Date: Thursday, 14th March 2024

Time: 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Bangkok Time)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Platform: Zoom

Register here to join the webinar.

About the ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform Webinar Series

The webinar series, hosted by the ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform and co-hosted by the EU SWITCH-Asia Policy Support Component, is strategically designed to foster the adoption of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) practices in the context of the Circular Economy (CE) across the ASEAN region. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive approach addressing both supply and demand aspects and bringing together diverse stakeholders, these webinars intend to raise awareness, promote understanding, and facilitate an inclusive dialogue on making the circular economy a tangible reality in the ASEAN region. Thereby, the series aims to strengthen networks and knowledge exchanges among institutions working towards shared sustainability goals.

More information here: https://www.switch-asia.eu/event/the-role-of-tourism-in-advancing-food-sustainability-in-asean-through-circular-practices/