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Dr. Sandra Piesik

Dr Sandra Piesik is an award-winning architect, author and researcher specialising in the implementation of global sustainable legislation, nature-based solutions and traditional knowledge adaptation. She is the founder of 3 ideas B.V. Amsterdam based consultancy, a Visiting Professor at the UCL Global Institute for Prosperity, former Policy Support Consultant on Rural – Urban Dynamics to UNCCD and a contributor to the UN-HABITAT “Urban-Rural Linkages: Guiding Principles and Framework for Action to Advance Integrated Territorial Development”.

Dr Piesik is a stakeholder and network member of several UN organisations including UNFCCC: The Resilience Frontiers, the Nairobi Work Programme (NWP), the Paris Committee on Capacity Building (PCCB) and Climate and Technology Centre & Network (CTCN).

Her published work includes Arish: Palm-Leaf Architecture (published by: Thames & Hudson in 2012), she is also the general editor of the encyclopaedia, HABITAT: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Planet (published by: Thames & Hudson, Abrams Books, Flammarion, Editions Detail and Blume in 2017).  

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Dr. Kusum Lata

Kusum Lata is a professional in the field of climate change working on policies, strategies, capacity building. Presently, she is a well-known expert on economic diversification and just transition of the workforce while she leads the support to international negotiations on the impact of the mitigation policies. She has written technical papers for international negotiations, research papers in reputed journals and chapters in books in the area of her progressive career. She spent the first fifteen years of her career working in India on developing technology for bio-methanation (waste to energy) and biomass gasification and shares two patents through her research.  She completed her doctorate in the field of waste to energy and published many research papers in reputed journals for her doctoral degree research work. Later, she also established herself as qualified technical lead assessor and undertook more than fifty audits in the duration of five years with UNFCCC for accrediting organizations for validating and verifying carbon emission reduction projects. She enjoys working on projects which directly impact the life of people especially in developing countries, which inspired her to work over six months in Togo, Africa to support development and implementation of projects like efficient cook stoves, waste management etc.

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Mr. Christoph Schwarte

Christoph Schwarte is a qualified German lawyer with over 20 years of practical experience in different arenas of international environmental law. He is the executive director of Legal Response International (LRI) - a London based charity that provides free legal support to developing countries and civil society observer organisations in connection with the international climate negotiations. Christoph was a member of the International Law Association’s Committee that developed legal principles related to climate change (adopted in 2014) and has been actively involved in the international climate negotiation for many years. He has co-authored a guide book on the Paris Agreement and regularly advises on climate law. Previously, Christoph served with the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) as an Associate Officer (P-2) and worked at the Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development (FIELD).

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Dr. Moustapha Kamal Gueyeata

Dr Moustapha Kamal Gueye is Coordinator, Green Jobs Programme, at the International Labour Organization. Previously, he served as Head, Green Economy Advisory Services at the United Nations Environment Programme and as a Senior Programme Manager at the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development in Geneva. Earlier, he spent twelve years across Asia working at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies in Japan. He currently serves in the Steering Group of the Green Economy Coalition and the Advisory Committee of GEO for Business. Kamal holds a Ph.D. from Nagoya University, Japan; DEA and LL.M from Dakar University; and Executive Certificates from the World Bank Institute; Columbia University; Foundation for Advanced Studies on International Development, Japan; and Integrated Research and Action for Development, India.

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Dialogue on Waste Management and Identifying Opportunities for Collaboration

November 23rd to December 7th 2021

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Dialogue on Waste Management and Identifying Opportunities for Collaboration

November 23rd to December 7th 2021

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IntroductionObjectivesAgenda

Introduction

The waste sector is critical to sustainable development and climate action. From achieving sustainable development goals to climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, the waste sector is a key area of focus. Additionally, waste management practices are an important component of people’s daily lives, livelihoods, income sources, health, and wellbeing.

The types of waste generated are becoming increasingly complex, with waste contents such as biodegradable waste, plastic and polythene waste, electronic waste, and medical waste posing additional difficulties in managing. While waste management can be challenging, multiple stakeholders are taking efforts to implement holistic approaches for comprehensive waste management in Sri Lanka.This includes policy interventions, awareness creation programs, technology transfer, capacity building and research. 

To facilitate a discussion on existing waste management, share experiences and lessons learnt through the implementation of activities related to waste management in Sri Lanka, identify commonalities in actions, and build synergies among multiple stakeholders in waste management activities in Sri Lanka, a series of online sessions is taking place on 23rd, 24th, and 25th of November as well as 7th of December, 2021. The sessions are organised by SLYCAN Trust in partnership with Janathakshan (GTE) Ltd and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Objectives

  • Build synergies among those working on initiatives related to the waste sector in Sri Lanka.

  • Share best practices and lessons learnt to scale up activities, build collaborations, and harness synergies between common actions.

  • Identify key interventions in the waste sector in Sri Lanka and potential for engagement.

  • Just transition in the energy sector
    - Key elements to ensure just transition in the energy sector
    - Gaps and challenges faced in integrating aspects and strategies of just transition in the energy sector
    - Institutional structures and role of actors in achieving just transition in the energy sector
    - Entry points and opportunities for integrating just transition into climate policy initiatives and actions
    - Success stories, best practices, and experience sharing on initiatives

  • Ensuring just transition in the food sector
    - Key elements of just transition and their relation to global and local food systems
    - Gaps and challenges faced in integrating aspects and strategies of just transition in the food sector
    - Institutional structures and role of actors in achieving just transition in the food sector
    - Entry points and opportunities for integrating just transition into climate policy initiatives and actions
    - Success stories, best practices, and experience sharing on initiatives

  • Gender, inclusion, social protection, and cross-cutting aspects related to just transition
    - Key cross-cutting aspects related to just transition
    - Interlinks for integration of just transition with climate action and into different climate policy and action processes
    - Impacts of COVID-19 and the role of recovery actions in contributing toward just transition
    - Success stories, best practices, and experience sharing on initiatives

Agenda

Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4 - Expert Panel Review

Session 1
November 23rd, 2021
02.00 p.m. - 04.00 p.m.

Welcome & Introduction

05.30 pm - 06.00 pm IST

Mr. Damitha Samarakoon

‍SLYCAN Trust

Presentations on Waste Management Projects

02.15 p.m. - 03.25 p.m.

Mr. Chandrarathna D Vithanage

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC)

Ms. Udeni Chularathne

Sevanatha Urban Resource Center

Dr. Amila Abeynayake

 Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)

Ms. Udeni Chularathne

Sevanatha Urban Resource Center

Ms. Udeni Chularathne

Sevanatha Urban Resource Center

Moderator

Ms. Kanchana Hettiarachchi

Janathakshan (GTE) Ltd

Group Discussion

03.25 p.m. - 04.00 p.m

Facilitated by

Mr. Damitha Samarakoon

‍SLYCAN Trust

Session 2
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November 24th, 2021
02.00 p.m. - 04.00 p.m.

Welcome & Introduction

02.00 p.m. - 02.15 p.m.

Mr. Janaka Hemathilaka

Janathakshan (GTE) Ltd

Presentations on Waste Management Projects

02.15 p.m. - 03.25 p.m.

Mr. Suranga Karavita

 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Ms. Uthpala Gangodagama

GIZ

Mr. Pathamasiri Munamale

 HELP-O

Prof. Mohamed Esham 

Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka

Ms. Nilanthi Jayathilake

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Mr. Malith de Silva

University of Colombo

Mr. Sanoj Tharindu

Eco Spindles (Private) Ltd

Mr. Hendrik Konzok

Lanka Upcycles Pvt Ltd

Ms. Gothami Chandrarathane

Janathakshan (GTE) Ltd

Moderator

Ms. Thimali Dharmakeerthi

SLYCAN Trust

Group Discussion & Closing Remarks

03.25 p.m. - 04.00 p.m.

Facilitated by

Mr. Damitha Samarakoon

 SLYCAN Trust

Session 3
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November 25th, 2021
02.00 p.m. - 04.00 p.m.

Welcome & Introduction

02.00 p.m. - 02.15 p.m.

Dr. Pay Drechsel 

International Water Management Institute

Presentations on Waste Management Projects

02.15 p.m. - 03.25 p.m.

Ms. Vindyani Jayasinghe

 MAS Holdings

Ms. Nilusha Lakmali

 United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

Dr. Randika Jayasinghe

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Mr. Damitha Samarakoon 

  SLYCAN Trust

Mr. Tissa Wijetunga

Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation (SLCDF)

Mr. Jagath Gunasekara

  Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA)

Dr. Anurudda Karunarathna 

 University of Peradeniya

Ms. Mihiri Gunewardene

 Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF)

Dr. Pay Drechsel

Thalangama Wetland Watch

Ms. Erangi Imasha

Asian Institute of Technology

Ms. Harshi Sirisena

 Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology

Mr. Lakshitha Chathuranga

Thammasat University, Thailand

Moderator

Mr. Yasas Gamagedara

 Janathakshan (GTE) Ltd.

Group Discussion & Closing Remarks

03.25 p.m. - 04.00 p.m.

Facilitated by

Mr. Damitha Samarakoon

SLYCAN Trust

Session 04 - Expert Panel Review
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7th December 2021
02.00 - 04.00 pm IST

Welcome & Introduction

02.00 p.m. - 02.15 p.m.

Ms. Kanchana Hettiarachchi

Janathakshan ( Gte)Ltd.

Expert Reviews on Project Linkages

02.15 p.m. - 03.00 p.m. IST

Dr. Pay Drechsel

Biodegradable Waste Stream

Mrs. Thamari Senanayake

Polythene and Plastic Waste Stream

Ms. Gothami Chandraratne

Awareness Creation and Capacity Building

Dr. Lashan Jayawardena

Medical Waste Stream

Dr. Anuruddha Karunarathne

Other Waste Streams

Dr. Thusitha Sugathapala

Overall Project Linkages

Moderator

Ms. Nilanthi Jayathilake

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Open Discussion

03.00 p.m. - 03.25 p.m.

Facilitated By

Dr. Thusitha Sugathapala

SLYCAN Trust

Breakout Group Discussions

Breakout Groups

1. Polythene & Plastic Waste Stream - Mr. Damitha Samarakoon
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‍2. Biodegradable Waste Stream - Dr. Pay Drechsel
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‍3. Other Waste Streams - Dr. Thusitha Sugathapala

Report back and Closing Remarks

03.55 p.m. - 04.00 p.m.