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CHAPTER VII
ASEP 2021 - Online
Building Recycling Society
August 9th – August 11th, 2021
A With objectives ranging from fostering
fter one year of brief hiatus in 2020, the
Asian Students Environment Platform active participation in environmental
(ASEP) returned as an online event advocacy to building capacity in recycling
necessitated by the ongoing COVID-19 practices, ASEP 2021 wishes to instil a
pandemic from August 9th to August 11th, deeper awareness of the importance of
2021. However, it is at this critical period environmental stewardship and cultural
that ASEP must serve as a vital forum for preservation among its participants.
university students and professors from In achieving these objectives, ASEP 2021
across Asia to convene and exchange was structured as a series of lectures and
insights on their respective nations' natural group works that culminated in a final
environments and values, fostering presentation by the participants on their
transnational dialogue on global findings throughout the three-day event.
environmental issues. Organized by the Below are the highlights of the ASEP 2021
AEON Environmental Foundation Japan in events:
collaboration with Waseda University,
Japan, ASEP 2021 adapted to the new 1. Group work – theme of responsible and
normal by transitioning into a virtual format sustainable Solid Waste Management
via the Zoom application platform. This (SWM), its practice in each country, and
year’s ASEP was proudly hosted by the advantages and disadvantages of the
Universitas Indonesia, with live streams implementation
broadcasted on UI Teve's YouTube channel, 2. Lecture by Indonesia Government
enabling broader participation and Officer – Solid Waste Management in
engagement. Drawing participation from Indonesia, initiatives taken, challenges, and
nine countries, including Japan, South regulations
Korea, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, 3. Lecture by Dr. Sandhi EkoBramono –
Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines, introduction to systematic landfill solutions
ASEP 2021 continued its tradition of based on a case study of the Manggar
nurturing environmental leadership among Landfill at Balik Papan
Asia's youth. The program's theme, "Building 4. Lecture by Mr. Chandra Asri – role of
Recycling Society," reflects a timely focus private stakeholders in sustainability and
on innovative strategies for community waste management
revitalization through recycling initiatives.
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