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On the final day of the Asian Students committee, partner institutions, and

Environment Platform (ASEP) 2022, the industry leaders, offered insights into the

participants convened for the culminating significance of ASEP 2022 and its impact

events: the presentation of results and the on shaping future environmental leaders.

closing ceremony. The day commenced The participants of ASEP 2022 were

with a sense of anticipation as the commended for their dedication,

participants prepared to showcase their enthusiasm, and contributions to

collaborative efforts and innovative advancing the goals of building a recycling

solutions developed throughout the society and fostering sustainable

program, cantered around the themes of development while honouring their local

"Building A Recycling Society" and "My communities through the "My Satoyama"

Satoyama". The presentation of results initiative. As participants bid farewell to

session provided a platform for the one another, they carried with them

participants to present their findings, cherished memories, lasting friendships,

insights, and recommendations derived and a renewed commitment to driving

from the fieldwork, group work, and positive change in their communities and

discussions conducted over the preceding beyond. In essence, the final day of ASEP

days. Through a series of meticulously 2022 served as a testament to the power

crafted presentations, the participants of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and

presented their strategies for building a collective action in addressing global

recycling society, emphasizing the environmental challenges and building a

importance of waste reduction, resource more sustainable and resilient future for

recovery, and circular economy principles. generations to come.

Additionally, the participants leveraged the

"My Satoyama" initiative to share their

experiences and insights from their local

communities, highlighting grassroots

environmental efforts and community-

based solutions. This was done through a

video presentation that the participants

had all collaborated on prior to the ASEP

2022 that showcased notable

environmental sustainability efforts within

each of their hometowns. Drawing upon

diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary

expertise, the participants underscored the

significance of community engagement,

policy advocacy, technological innovation,

and behavioural change in advancing

environmental sustainability and promoting

harmonious coexistence with nature.

Following the presentation session, the

program culminated with the closing

ceremony, a symbolic occasion marked by

reflections, acknowledgments, and

farewells. Keynote speakers, including the

representatives from the organizing

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