Forum on "Turning the E-waste Challenge into an Opportunity"
Nassau, The Bahamas, 15 December 2015
Introduction
E-waste is one of the world’s fastest-growing waste streams, with an estimated 42-million metric tons generated in 2014. Developing countries are known to bear the largest e-waste burden. Often ill-equipped to treat e-waste efficiently, these countries have first-hand experience of the adverse effects of e-waste on the environment and on the health of citizens.
This forum will provide an overview of general principles for e-waste management, including relevant processes and technologies and an overview of policies, strategies and regulatory frameworks that have been successful in promoting the environmentally sustainable management of e-waste worldwide.
This forum is jointly organized by Basel Convention Regional Centers for South America and the Caribbean, ECLAC, ITU, UNESCO, UNIDO and UNU.
Contact: cristina.bueti@itu.int
Day 2, 15 December 2015
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08:30 - 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 - 09:15 | Opening Ceremony
- Hon. Michael Halkitis, Minister of State, Ministry of Finance, The Bahamas
- Chaesub Lee, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU [ Biography ]
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| 09:15 - 10:30 | Session 1: Addressing the E-Waste Challenge: Role of Policies and Standards Moderator: Ahmad Khan, Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Caribbean Region [ Biography ]
Speakers:
- José Pérez García, President of Tragamovil, Spain: "La gestión del Residuo Electrónico siempre es una oportunidad: Reciclar o rehusar, ¿Un modelo compatible?" [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation ]
- Melissa Owen, Environmental Lawyer: "E-Waste and Informal Recyclers: Regulatory Mechanisms for Inclusion" [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation | Video ]
- Federico Magalini, UNU: "E-waste in Latin America:Statistical Analysis & Policy Recommendations" [ Presentation ]
- Ahmed Zeddam, Chairman, ITU-T Study Group 5: "From an E-Challenge to an E-Oppurtunity" [ Biography | Presentation ]
Questions and Answers |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Session 2: Sustainable Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Latin America and the Caribbean
Moderator: Alfredo Cueva, UNIDO
- Ahmad Khan, Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Caribbean Region: "Sustainable Management of E-Wastes from the ICT Sector in the Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean –A Regional Approach to Reducing Impacts" [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation ]
- Daniela Torres, Coordinator, Focus Group on Smart Sustainable Cities: "Sustainable Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in Latin America" [ Biography | Presentation ]
- Cleveland Thomas, ITU Representative for the Caribbean, ITU; "Transition to Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT) and Electronic Waste (e-waste) Standards and Management in the Caribbean" [ Biography | Presentation ]
Questions and Answers |
| 12:30 - 14:00 |
Lunch Break |
| 14:00 - 15:00 |
Session 3: The Future of E-Waste: Framing Efficient Recycling Models
Moderator: Bahamas - Consuelo Velarde, Business Development Manager of Latin America, Belmont Trading: "Creating Sustainable Recycling Business Models" [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation ]
- Cristina Bueti, Adviser, ITU: "Managing Sustainable ICT" [ Biography | Presentation ]
Questions and Answers |
| 15:00 - 15:30 |
Coffee Break |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Session 4: Let's not Waste our E-Waste: Turning E-Waste into an Advantage
Moderator: Daniela Torres, Consultant, ITU [ Biography ]
Speakers: - Smail Alhilali, Industrial Development Officer, UNIDO; "E-Waste Management: From A Real Problem to Promoting Business Opportunities in Developing Countries" [ Biography | Presentation ]
- Gervon Abraham, Manager of External Relations and Government Affairs, TSTT House: "Everybody Wants to go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die" [ Biography | Presentation ]
Questions and Answers |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Closing Remarks
- Chaesub Lee, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU [ Biography ]
- Ahmad Khan, Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Caribbean Region [ Biography ]
- Alfredo Cueva, UNIDO
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