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UN-Habitat Held an Inception & Expert Group Meeting for Case Study on Municipal Solid Waste Integrated Disposal in Beijing Chaoyang Circular Economy Industrial Park

19 April 2024

Beijing, China, 19 April 2024 - UN-Habitat, in cooperation with Chaoyang Environmental Group Co., Ltd. (Chaoyang Environment), organized an inception and expert group meeting in Beijing. The meeting brought together a diverse group of experts from China and abroad to exchange insights on climate change and municipal solid waste management. Participants shared constructive suggestions and recommendations for enhancing the writing of the case study report. 

Inception & Expert Group Meeting for Case Study on Municipal Solid Waste Integrated Disposal
Caption: Inception & Expert Group Meeting for Case Study on Municipal Solid Waste Integrated Disposal

As China undergoes rapid urbanization, it has undertaken numerous initiatives in municipal solid waste management, accumulating rich experience in the process. The partnership between UN-Habitat China office and Chaoyang Environment aimed to disseminate advanced practices and mechanisms employed by Chinese cities in municipal solid waste management, zero-carbon park construction, resource utilization, and climate action. 

During the one-day expert group meeting, participants visited the Chaoyang Circular Economy Industrial Park, where they witnessed China’s achievements and innovative approaches in establishing a zero-carbon industrial park. National and international experts shared their knowledge and experiences on global climate change and municipal solid waste management. Participants had in-depth discussions and provided valuable suggestions and recommendations to further develop the case study report on municipal solid waste integrated disposal in Beijing Chaoyang Circular Economy Industrial Park.

UN entities involved in this initiative

UN-Habitat
United Nations Human Settlements Programme

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