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CHAPTER VIII

ASEP 2022 - Online

Building Recycling Society and My Satoyama

August 2nd – August 4th, 2022

T
he 2022 continuation of the Asian a deeper appreciation for local

Students Environment Platform (ASEP sustainability initiatives. Against the

2022), hosted by Waseda University in backdrop of these twin themes, ASEP 2022

Japan and organized by the AEON embarked on a journey of exploration,

Environmental Foundation, marked a collaboration, and discovery, poised to

significant continuation of the initiative's catalyse meaningful change in the pursuit

commitment to fostering environmental of a more resilient and environmentally

stewardship and sustainable development conscious society. Through interactive

among Asian students. In response to the workshops, virtual field visits, and

ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ASEP 2022 collaborative group projects, participants

had adapted to online platforms, ensuring engaged in critical discussions, shared best

the safety of participants while maintaining practices and developed actionable

the essence of collaborative learning and strategies to address pressing

cross-cultural exchange. Building upon the environmental challenges. As the virtual

theme of "Building A Recycling Society" stage was set for ASEP 2022, anticipation

from the preceding year, ASEP 2022 sought ran high for the transformative insights,

to delve deeper into the multifaceted innovative solutions, and lasting

challenges and opportunities inherent in connections that would emerge from this

advancing towards a more sustainable unique and impactful gathering of minds.

future. With participation from ten

esteemed universities across Asia,

including Royal University of Phnom Penh,

Tsinghua University, and Universiti Malaya,

the event facilitated a diverse and dynamic

dialogue on innovative approaches to

waste management, resource conservation,

and community engagement. Additionally,

ASEP 2022 introduced an additional theme,

"My Satoyama," inviting participants to

highlight their hometowns and the

environmental efforts undertaken by their

respective communities, thereby fostering

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