Jonas Leones Keywords environment circular economy digitalization Read more about Jonas Leones Jonas has over 35 years of experience in various technical, legal, and managerial positions with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Currently, he serves as Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and International Affairs, with the rank of Career Executive Service Officer, Rank I. He supervises the Manila Bay Coordinating Office and oversees the rehabilitation of Manila Bay, which is one of DENR's priority programs.
Rob Kaplan Keywords environment circular economy digitalization Read more about Rob Kaplan Rob is the founder and CEO of Circulate Capital, a circular economy investment management firm in high-growth markets. He established Circulate Capital in 2018 to invest in partnerships with global brands and institutional investors into solutions that deliver financial returns, advance the circular economy, fight climate change, and prevent the flow of plastic waste into the ocean.
Effectiveness, Efficiency, Equity, and Enforceability – Evaluating Economic Instruments for Thailand's Packaging Waste (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 41) Read more about Effectiveness, Efficiency, Equity, and Enforceability – Evaluating Economic Instruments for Thailand's Packaging Waste (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 41)
Digitizing Waste Management with Women at the Center: Insights from Southeast Asia (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 40) Read more about Digitizing Waste Management with Women at the Center: Insights from Southeast Asia (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 40)
Bridging the Informal and Formal Sectors: Case Studies from India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka Read more about Bridging the Informal and Formal Sectors: Case Studies from India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka This presentation gives an overview of collaborative approaches to waste management, focusing on integrating informal and formal sectors in urban waste systems across various countries, particularly in the Global South.
Unlocking Opportunities in Circular Textiles (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 39) Read more about Unlocking Opportunities in Circular Textiles (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 39)
Collaborative Approaches to Waste Management: Bridging the Informal and Formal Sectors (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 38) Read more about Collaborative Approaches to Waste Management: Bridging the Informal and Formal Sectors (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 38) Drawing on real-world experiences from India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong, China, this webinar highlighted practical solutions—including innovative collection methods, effective procurement strategies, mapping initiatives, and informal friendly traceability technologies—that enhance efficiency, environmental sustainability, and livelihood outcomes.