E-Waste Academy
Leading Capacity Building on E-waste
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Including hands-on workshops, mentoring clinics and expert inputs, the 5 day curriculum will address specific topics relevant for e-waste businesses, including business models, legislative, regulatory and technical environments, reporting requirements, processing and treatment technologies and standards, market scoping and assessment techniques, financing requirements, funding opportunities, formalisation/partnering with informal workers etc.
More details coming soon! Pre-register your interest with us here
This years' EWAM will be held at the stunning AVANI RIVERSIDE BANGKOK HOTEL Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Chao Phraya River and offering panoramic views of the city’s skyscape, the property has one of the best-rated locations in Bangkok. With over 20 meeting rooms of every size and capacity and top-class facilities, the venue is sure to leave you engaged and inspired. We look forward to welcoming our participants!
DAY 1 – SETTING THE FRAME – POLICY AND LEGISLATION
Provides participants with the basic foundations and principles of e-waste management policy and legislation that provides the framework on which to build other aspects such as recycling technology and financing etc.
DAY 2 – IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION – COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
Main objective of the day is to focus on compliance and enforcement; this will focus on regulatory approaches to enforcement of national and international legislation including transboundary shipments and integrating the informal sector.
DAY 3 – STUDY TOUR
Main objective of the day is to get a first-hand experience of the working of a recycling facility and hands-on experience of dismantling e-waste to provide insights into operations, particularly manual disassembly.
DAY 4 – UNDERSTANDING RECYCLING OPERATIONS: PROCESSING, FRACTIONS & BUSINESS MODELS
The underlying theme for the day is to provide an insight into the pre-treatment and end-processing of some critical and common fractions obtained from e-waste (Printed Circuit Boards and plastics) having potentially high impact on the economics and environmental performances. Looks at specific technology options for products and downstream fractions and developing a viable business model.
DAY 5 – ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED ECOSYSTEM
A panel discussion with inputs from producers and other stakeholders on sharing experiences of pilots and identification of next steps at national and regional level.
Due to a number of requests for a few additional days to apply, we have extended the application deadline to the 16th of February.
Read MoreThe 2018 edition of the EWAM Asia will be held from the 7th to 11th of May in Bangkok, Thailand with a regional focus on Asia.
Applications are invited from Government Officials, Policy Makers, Regulators and SME Collectors, Recyclers, Refurbishers.
Apply by the 31st of January for a chance to participate in this enriching learning experience.
Read MoreThe next edition of the EWAM will take place in Asia in Spring-Summer 2018. More details on dates, location and application deadline coming soon. In case you are interested in participating, please indicate your interest at ewa@unu.edu and we will keep you informed.
EWAM 2017 held in Tanzania this year, ended on the 10th of November, leaving both the participants and as well as the organisers, very impressed. We will be uploading the photographs from the event soon!
This year's edition of the EWAM has commenced today at Dar es Salaam. The details of everyday's events will be updated on the website.
The application deadline for EWAM 2017 has been passed and no further applications will be considered.
Due to a number of requests for a few additional days to apply, we have extended the application deadline to the 25th of August.
Read MoreThe 2017 edition of the EWAM will be held from the 6th to 10th of November in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with a regional focus on Africa.
Applications are invited from Government Officials/Policy Makers and SMEs (Collectors, Recyclers, Refurbishers etc.).
Apply by the 11th of August for a chance to participate in this enriching learning experience.
Read MoreWe invite representatives from agencies and organisations directly involved in fighting waste crime, particularly on the EU-West
Africa and EU-China routes.
Each workshop will last for 4 days and focus on improving collaboration among authorities and increased enforcement skills to help fight cross-border
waste crime more effectively.
The first training session will take place in Rome from 18 - 21 September, focusing in particular on the EU-Africa route, while the second training
session to be held in in Beijing from 24 - 27 October will look at the specifics of the EU-China route.
Attendance is free, but on an invitation-only basis. To register your interest
or to receive access to online training, please fill out the short APPLICATION FORM by clicking on this news item.
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