Latifahaida Abdul Latif

Latifahaida is an international trade negotiator specializing in the financial sector. She joins the ASEAN Secretariat as Assistant Director responsible for the analysis and monitoring of finance and socioeconomic issues which include sustainability agenda for the ASEAN Economic Community. Prior to this, Latifahaida was a Trade and Commercial Advisor with the British High Commission, Kuala Lumpur; Deputy Director of International Department at Bank Negara Malaysia; and Assistant Director at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia.

Circular Economy – Systems Thinking: Approaches to Achieve Successful Transitions to a Circular Economy

Presentation on how countries can accelerate circular economy transition using the “reduce-reuse-recycle approach” in policymaking post-COVID. Benefits and challenges in transitioning to a circular economy highlighted. Actionable policy solutions, lessons, and measures to scale up circular economy transition including examples discussed.

Heloise Buckland

CEO and co-founder of HUSK, a social business committed to supporting rural communities to become more climate-resilient. HUSK's mission is to improve livelihoods by transforming rice husk into biochar to combat soil degradation, boost yields, and sequester carbon. Heloise is passionate about getting carbon back into the soil, where it belongs.