16th APRSCP Conference
21-23 November 2022 - Bangkok, Thailand

16th Asia Pacific Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production(16th APRSCP 2022: Carbon Neutral Event)“Bridging Net Zero Transition by SCP and Circular Economy”
21-23 November 2022, Pathumwan Princess Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand (hybrid event)

INFORMATION NOTE
I. The Asia Pacific Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production (APRSCP)The APRSCP is an international, not-for-profit, network institution, legally registered as APRSCPFoundation in the Kingdom of Thailand. that promotes sustainable consumption and production inthe Asia-Pacific. It was established in 1997 with the active support of multilateral agencies like
UNIDO, UNEP, and UNESCAP to enhance and strengthen cooperation in the development andimplementation of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) policies & practices. Over theseyears, it has provided a platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue among stakeholders on the urgency
to address sustainable development challenges by adopting policies that support people, protect theplanet and promote social and economic equity.
Its flagship event, the Roundtable, has been held every 18 to 24 months since its inception to facilitate
uptake of SCP research, policy and practice in the region. It has held 15 roundtables in the region tilldate. These roundtables were hosted by member countries in the region and were co-organized by theAPRSCP, national governments, and its partners such as UNEP, UNIDO, GIZ and IGES. APRSCP
has brought transformative changes in the region leading to lasting and deep impacts on SCP policy
and governance and emerged as the VOICE of SCP in the Asia-Pacific region.
The region has seen commendable progress in adopting SCP practices and APRSCP is proud of its
contributions in mainstreaming SCP in the region. However, it is not the time to be complacent as itstrongly believes that economic growth has yet to translate into progress for millions in the Asia
Pacific and the region faces several challenges. In this critical time, the region needs leadership,courage, and optimism to spark the action and bring about transformative impacts on the lives ofmillions. This edition of the Roundtable i.e., 16th APRSCP Conference is a small step in that directionand also the celebration of the 25th anniversary of APRSCP since the establishment in Bangkok inNovember 1997.
II. Objectives
The 16th APRSCP will provide a platform for multi-stakeholders from Asia and the Pacific to cometogether to:
1. Promote best practices, programs, local initiatives, and lessons learned on SCP, CircularEconomy and Net Zero Emission related projects in Asia and the Pacific region.
2. Identify synergies and build cooperation to engage actively in the development andimplementation of the SCP, Circular Economy, and Net Zero Emission 2030 and 2050 targets.
3. Enhance discussions and sharing experiences and lessons learned in scaling up existing and new
SCP and Circular Economy technologies, strategies, tools and approaches through research andinformation awareness, capacity building, financing, and monitoring and evaluation.
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III. Output
1. Compendium of best practices, programs, local initiatives, and lessons learned on SCP,
Circular Economy and Net Zero Emission related projects in Asia and the Pacific region.
2. A set of recommendations on how stakeholders can scale up implementation of SCP, CircularEconomy and Net Zero Emission technologies, tools, and approaches through specific current
or new projects, programs, and strategies to be implemented in the next 3-5 years.
3. Recommended regional program/activities for research, communication, capacity building,financing, and monitoring and evaluation to scale up SCP, Circular Economy and Net ZeroEmission best practices and initiatives.
IV. Information on the Sessions
a. Plenary Sessions
1. Public-Private Regional Initiatives & Cooperation toward Net Zero Transition by SCP andCircular Economy
2. SCP Regional Program/ Activities to be implemented in the next 3-5 years on SCP and Circular
Economy towards the Net Zero Transition in the Asia and the Pacific Regionb. Roundtable sessions
There are 3 Roundtable Sessions focusing on selected priority areas on SCP & Circular Economy:
Roundtable 1: SCP & Circular Economy in planning and implementation
Roundtable 2: Mainstreaming SCP & Circular Economy in priority sectors
Roundtable 3: Net Zero Transition with Collaborative Actions
Each Roundtable will have two sessions where speakers (resource experts and country
representatives) will present on the selected topics followed by interactive discussions and insightsfrom participants, including presentations of submitted technical scientific papers with latest researchfindings and best practices on technology, management, and policy on SCP and Circular Economy
towards Net Zero Transition.
V. Organizers, Partners, and Sponsors of the 16th APRSCP
thThe 16 APRSCP is co-organized by APRSCP and Thai SCP Network. Other partners for theRoundtable sessions are as follows: the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), theDeutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, IGES, ERIA, EU SWITCHAsia SCP Facility, UNDP, UNIDO, The WWF-Thailand SCP Project, PPP Plastic, etc.
The 16th APRSCP is made possible with the financial support of diamond sponsor (PTT Global
Chemical Public Company Limited-PTTGC, and Siam Cement Group Public Company
Limited-SCG), platinum sponsors (Office of National Higher Education Science Research andInnovation Policy Council-NXPO, a n d C h a r o e n P o k p h a n d F o o d s P u b l i c C o . L t d . - C P F ),gold sponsors (Program Management Unit for Competitiveness-PMUC, Dow Thailand GroupDow, a n d L I N E C o m p a n y ( T h a i l a n d ) L i m i t e d - L I N E ) and silver sponsors (Saeng Charoen
Grand Company Limited-SC Grand, and Thai Taffeta Company Limited-Thai Taffeta). The 16th
APRSCP is the carbon neutral event with the kind support from Mitr Phol Sugar Corporation, andFederation of Thai Industries-FTI.

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OVERVIEW OF AGENDA
13.30-15.00: Opening Ceremony (Venue: Jamjuree Ballroom, M floor)
Honorary Speaker (H.E. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of MoNRE, Thailand) + 3 Keynote Speakers (Dr. Mushtaq Memon, Representative of the Regional
Director of UN Environment in Asia and the Pacific; Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, CEO of PTTGC; Dr. Kitipong Promwong, President of NXPO)

21 Nov. 2022
DAY 1

15.00-15.45: New SCP Book Release/ Photo session/ Press Conference/ Exhibition/ Networking Break
15.45-17.00: Plenary Roundtable Session 1: (Venue: Jamjuree Ballroom, M floor)
Keynote Speaker (Mr. Edwin C. Sagurton Jr, Economic Counselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy BKK) + 4 Invited Panelists: Public-Private Regional
Initiatives & Cooperation toward Net Zero Transition by SCP and Circular Economy, “The Challenge of Industrial Decarbonization and CircularEconomy in Asia Pacific”
09.00-10.15: Plenary Roundtable Session 2: (Venue: Jamjuree Ballroom, M floor)
Keynote Speaker (Prof. Masahiko Hirao, University of Tokyo) + 4 Invited Panelists: Regional Program/Activities to be implemented in the next 3-5 years on
SCP and Circular Economy towards the Net Zero Transition in the Asia and the Pacific Region
10.45-15.15: ROUNDTABLE Sessions

22 Nov. 2022
DAY 2

ROUNDTABLE 1:
SCP & CE in planning and implementation

ROUNDTABLE 2:
Mainstreaming SCP & CE in priority sectors

ROUNDTABLE 3:
Net Zero Transition with Collaborative Actions(Venue: Jamjuree Ballroom, M floor)(Venue: Jamjuree 1, M floor)(Venue: Jamjuree 2, M floor)

RTD1a: 10:45- 12:30

RTD2a: 10:45–12:30

RTD3a: 10.45–12:30

Role of Future Technologies in SCP & CE
Invited Speaker: Dr. Rene Van Berkel, UNIDO
Representative & Head of Regional Office in India
Invited Panelists: 4 invited panelists

Sustainable Chemical & Plastics
Invited Speaker: Mr. Renaud Meyer, Resident
Representative, UNDP
Invited Panelists: 4 invited panelists

Net Zero Transition with Collaborative Actions,particular focus on Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) initiatives
Invited Speaker: Mr. Suandi Tanuwijanto, APAC
Sustainable Development Manager, Corteva Agriscience
Invited Panelists: 4 invited panelists

RTD1b: 13:30 – 15:15

RTD2b: 13:30–15:15

RTD3b: 13:30–15.15

Driving Forces for SCP & Circular Economy
Invited Speaker: Mr. Rick Passenier, Reventure(CE), Netherlands
Invited Panelists: 4 invited panelists

CE and SCP for Sustainable Construction Materials
Invited Speaker: Ms. Christiana Hageneder, GIZ
Invited Panelists: 4 invited panelists

Net Zero Transition with Collaborative Actions,particular focus on National Green Directory for SCP
Invited Speaker: Dr. Lunchakorn Prathumratana,
SWITCH-Asia SCP Facility
Invited Panelists: 4 invited panelists

15.30-17.00: Plenary Closing Session (Venue: Jamjuree Ballroom, M floor)
Keynote Speaker (Dr. Suvit Maesincee, Former Minister of Higher Education Science Research & Innovation, Thailand)
Summary report, Next steps & Handover ceremony
23 Nov. 2022
DAY 3

Back-to-back (side event): 9:00- 16:30 (Jamjuree 2)
9.00-12.00 (1) ERIA: Discussion on EPR schemes
being introduced in many parts of Asia

13.30-16.30 (4) GIZ: CE and SCP for Sustainable
Construction Materials in Southeast Asia

Back-to-back (side event): 9:00–16:30 (Ballroom A)
9.00-12.00 (2) Plastic Industry Club, FTI: Public
Private Collaboration in Action
13.30-16.30 (5) UNEP and AIT: Plastic Free Rivers –Capacity Building on addressing Plastic Pollution

Back-to-back (side event): 9.00–16:30 (Ballroom B)
9.00-12.00 (3) WWF Thailand SCP- Future Food
Together Project
13.30-16.30 (6) Thai Livestock and Aquatic Consortium/Thai Sustainable Fishery Roundtable

Note: Lunch will be at Citi Bistro, G floor (Buffet)

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DETAILED AGENDA

21 Nov. 2022 (DAY 1)
13:00 – 13:30

Registration (Registration desk, M floor)

Opening Ceremony (Venue: Jamjuree Ballroom, M floor)

13:30 – 15:00

Welcome Address
1. Mr. Sanjay Kumar: President of APRSCP Board of Trustees
2. Dr. Wijarn Simachaya: Chair of Organization Committee and President of Thai SCP Network
Honorary Speaker & Opening Remarks
H.E. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand
Keynote Speakers
1. Dr. Mushtaq Memon, Representative of the Regional Director of UN Environment inAsia and the Pacific“Update Status of SCP & Circular Economy towards Net Zero Transition”

2. Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang: Chief Executive Officer and President of PTT Global
Chemical Public Company Limited“Role of Private Sector in Bridging Net Zero Transition by SCP and Circular Economy”

3. Dr. Kitipong Promwong: President of Office of National Higher Education ScienceResearch and Innovation Policy Council“Mechanism for STI Collaboration on Circular Economy toward Net Zero Target in APEC Regions”

15:00 – 15:05
15:05 – 15:45

Announcement of the New SCP Book Release (Understanding Sustainable Public Procurement)
Photo session/ Press Conference/ Exhibition/ Networking BreakPlenary Session 1: Public-Private Regional Initiatives & Cooperation toward Net Zero
Transition by SCP and Circular Economy: “The Challenge of Industrial
Decarbonization and Circular Economy in Asia Pacific” (Venue: Jamjuree Ballroom)
15:45 – 17:00

Chair: Prof. Anthony Chiu, APRSCP Past President (Philippines)
Co-Chair: Dr. Orathai Pongruktham, Thailand PPP Plastic and Dow Thailand
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Edwin C. Sagurton Jr, Counselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy
BangkokInvited Panelists: 1. Dr. Henry Bastaman, Chairperson of PPBN Oversight Board, Indonesia
2. Mr. Rongpetch Bunchuaidee, Deputy Executive Director of Thailand
Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization)

3. Ms. Nhi Le, Head of Communication & Corporate Affairs, Unilever
Vietnam

4. Mr. Vichan Tangkengsirisin, Commercial Director, Asia Pacific Dow
Industrial Solutions, The Dow Chemical Company

22 Nov. 2022 (DAY 2)
8.30 – 9.00

Registration (Registration desk, M floor)

Plenary Session 2: SCP Regional Program/ Activities to be implemented in the next 35 years on SCP and Circular Economy towards the Net Zero Transition in the Asiaand the Pacific Region (Venue: Jamjuree Ballroom, M floor)
9:00 – 10:15

Chair: Dr. Yasuhiko Hotta, APRSCP Vice President (Japan)
Co-Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sate Sampattagul, Thai SCP Network Executive Committee
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Masahiko Hirao, Research Center for Advanced Science andTechnology, University of Tokyo

Invited Panelists: 1. Mr. Dwayne Appleby, Programme Manager, IGES
2. Dr. Mushtaq Memon, Regional Coordinator for Chemicals and Pollution
Action Subprogramme, UNEP/ROAP

3. Mr. Kai Hofmann, Project Director SCP CE Hub, GIZ Thailand
4. Dr. Zinaida Fadeeva, Team Leader, SWITCH-Asia SCP Facility

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10:15 – 10:45

Networking BreakROUNDTABLE SESSIONSROUNDTABLE 1: SCP & CE IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION (Venue: Jamjuree Ballroom)
10:45 – 12:30 RTD1a: Role of Future Technologies in SCP & Circular Economy
Chair: Ms. Ambreen Waheed, APRSCP Board of Trustees (Pakistan)
Co-Chair: Dr. Jitti Mankalasiri, Thai SCP Network Executive Committee
Invited Speaker: Dr. Rene Van Berkel, UNIDO Representative & Head of Regional Office in India
Invited Panelists: 1. Ms. Nattinee Netraumpai, Head of Corporate Affairs, Uniliver Thailand
2. Asst.Prof.Dr. Seksan Udomsri, Managing Director, Wongpanit Krabi Co.Ltd.
3. Ms. Mona Mohammed, Economy Division, UNEP
4. Prof. Chien Chen Fu, Chief Expert, Intelligent Manufacturing & Circular
Economy, Asian Productivity Organization

12:30 – 13:30

LUNCH (Venue: Citi Bistro, G floor)
RTD1b: Driving Forces for SCP & Circular EconomyChair: Dr. Surachai Sathitkunarat, Thai SCP Network Executive Committee
Co-Chair: Dr. Jonna C. Baquillas, APRSCP Board of Trustees (Philippines)
Invited Speaker: Mr. Rick Passenier, Reventure (CE), Netherlands
Invited Panelists: 1. Dr. Lin Woon Leong, Senior Lecturer, School of Management & Marketing,

13:30 – 15:15

Taylor’s University, Malaysia
2. Ms. Krittika Chaiwilai, Vice President Marketting, Thai Taffeta
3. Ms. Thanyaporn Krichtitayawuth, Executive Director, Global Compact
Network Thailand
4. Dr. Nabil Haque, Research Fellow and Platform Manager for Aid Atlas, StockholmEnvironment Institute

ROUNDTABLE 2: MAINSTREAMING THE SCP & CE IN PRIORITY SECTORS (Venue: Jamjuree 1)
10:45 – 12:30 RTD2a: Sustainable Chemical & Plastics
Chair: Ms. Jenny Tan, APRSCP Advisor (Malaysia)
Co-Chair: Mr. Timotheus Lesmana, APRSCP Board of Trustees (Indonesia)
Invited Speaker: Mr. Renaud Meyer, Resident Representative, United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP)

Invited Panelists: 1. Mr. Jiraphat Thansandose, Head of Packaging, Nestle (Thai) Ltd.
2. Mr. Patinya Silsupadol, Head of Sustainability, Tetra Pak (Thailand) Ltd.
3. Dr. Savanit Boonyasuwat Kosolpisitkul, Vice President: Sustainability
Strategy & Management, PTTGC

4. Dr. Reva Prakash, Deputy Team Leader, European Union’s Resource
Efficiency Initiative

12:30 – 13:30

LUNCH (Venue: Citi Bistro, G floor)

13:30 – 15:15

RTD2b: CE and SCP for Sustainable Construction Materials
Chair: Mr. Noer Adi Wardojo, APRSCP Immediate Past President (Indonesia)
Co-Chair: Dr. Nongnuch Poolsawad, Technology & Informatics Institute for Sustainability, NSTDA
Moderator: Kai Hofmann, Project Director SCP CE Hub, GIZ Thailand
Rapporteur: Pimpilas Nuntiphon, Country Coordinator, Scaling SCP, GIZ Thailand
Invited Speaker: 1 Ms. Christiana Hageneder, Director of the Programme for Energy Efficiency inBuildings, GIZ
2. Mr. Sattanathan Karthikeyan, Executive Director Confederation of Indian
Industry
Invited Panelists: 1. Mr. Karthikeyan, Confederation of Indian Industry (tbc)
2. Representative from TIIS/NSTDA (tbc)
3. Representative from TEI (tbc)

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ROUNDTABLE 3: NET ZERO TRANSITION WITH COLLABORATIVE ACTIONS (Venue: Jamjuree 2)
10:45 – 12:30 RTD3a: Net Zero Transition with Collaborative Actions, particular focus on Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) initiatives
Chair: Dr. Metinee Srivatanakul, Thai SCP Network Executive Committee
Co-Chair: Dr. Jonna Baquillas, APRSCP Board of Trustees (Philippines)
Invited Speakers: Mr. Suandi D. Tanuwijanto, APAC Sustainable Development Manager,
Corteva Agriscience

Invited Panelists: 1. Prof. Shabbir Gheewala, Head of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment
Laboratory, JGSEE, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
2. Mr. Peerapong Krinchai, Executive Vice President (Corporate Engineering),Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL
3. Mr. Jirarot Pojanavaraphan, Managing Director, SC GRAND
4. Dr. Hari Ramalu Ragavan, APRSCP Board of Trustees (Malaysia)

12:30 – 13:30

LUNCH (Venue: Citi Bistro, G floor)

13:30 – 15:15

RTD3b: Net Zero Transition with Collaborative Actions, particular focus on National Green Directory for SCP
Chair: Dr. Chaiyod Bunyagidj, Thai SCP Network Vice President & APRSCP Board of Trustees
Co-Chair: Mr. Nimal Perera, APRSCP Advisor (Sri Lanka)
Invited Speaker: Dr. Lunchakorn Prathumratana, SWITCH-Asia SCP Facility
Invited Panelists: 1. Dr. Zinaida Fadeeva, Team Leader, SWITCH-Asia SCP Facility
2. Mr. Numpol Limprasert, The Federation of Thai Industry & Thai SCP
Network Executive Committee

3. Mr. Kirati Kosicharoen, Executive Vice President, The Stock Exchange ofThailand

4. Mr. Janejob Suksod, Pollution Control Department & Thai SCP Network
Executive Committee

15:15 – 15:30

Networking BreakPlenary Closing-Hanover Session (Venue: Jamjuree Ballroom, M floor)
15:30 – 16:45 Plenary Closing Session
Chair: Dr. Pongvipa Lohsomboon, Thai SCP Network Executive Secretary
Co-Chair: Dr. Yasuhiko Hotta, APRSCP Board of Trustees (Japan)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Suvit Maesincee, Former Minister of Higher Education Science Research & Innovation“Call for Action: Bridging Net Zero Transition by SCP and Circular Economy”

16:45 – 17:00

Summary Report of the 16th APRSCP
Closing and Handover Ceremony- Handover from Thailand to the next host of 17th APRSCP- Closing Remarks: Mr. Sanjay Kumar, President of APRSCP Board of Trustees

23 Nov. 2022 (DAY 3) Back-to-Back: Side EventVenue

9:00 – 12:00

Jamjuree 2
Back-to-back: side event 1

Jamjuree Ballroom ABack-to-back: side event 2(Hybrid event with online facility)(Hybrid event with online facility)(Hybrid event with online facility)

Host: Economic ResearchInstitute for ASEAN and East
Asia (ERIA)
Topic: Discussion on EPR schemes

Host: Plastic Industry Club,
Federation of Thai Industries
Topic: Public Private

Host: WWF Thailand SCP- Future
Food Together Project
Topic: Building Sustainability into theCollaboration in Action

Agri-Food Value Chains: Future FoodTogether

Back-to-back: side event 4

Back-to-back: side event 5

Back-to-back: side event 6(Hybrid event with online facility)(Hybrid event with online facility)(On-site event only)

Host: GIZ
Topic: CE and SCP for Sustainable

Host: UNEP and AITTopic: Plastic Free Rivers-

Host: Thai Livestock and Aquatic

being introduced in many parts of Asia

13:30 – 16:30

Jamjuree Ballroom B
Back-to-back: side event 3

Construction Materials inSoutheast Asia

Promoting Resilience in Riverine
Communities for Plastic Pollution andClimate Change in Mekong Basin

Consortium/ Thai Sustainable Fishery
Roundtable (TSFR)
Topic: Sustainable Agri-Food Supply Chain6