“Circular Economy to Minimize Waste Challenges in Indonesia”

Magelang, 25 September 2025 – Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang (UNIMMA) melalui Center for Sustainable Intelligent Circular Economy (CSICE), dengan dukungan University of Southern Denmark dan berbagai mitra strategis, akan menyelenggarakan International Seminar on IndoCircularWaste dengan tema “Circular Economy to Minimize Waste Challenges in Indonesia”.

Kegiatan ini akan dilaksanakan pada:
📅 Senin, 29 September 2025
🕣 Pukul 08.30 – 12.00 WIB
📍 Auditorium UNIMMA Kampus 1, Magelang
💻 Hybrid via Zoom: unim.ma/indowaste

Meeting ID: 981 8644 0879 | Passcode: unimma

This international seminar will bring together distinguished national and international experts to discuss strategies, innovations, and practical implementation of circular economy in addressing Indonesia’s waste management challenges.

Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Ir. Yun Arifatul Fatimah, Ph.D (Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang)
  Advancing Circular Economy through the IndoCircularWaste

• Prof. Kannan Govindan, Ph.D (University of Southern Denmark & University of Adelaide)
  The IndoCircularWaste Project: Research Achievements, Innovations, and Future Directions

• Prof. Rene Van Berkel, Ph.D (Senior Circular Economy Expert, SWITCH – Asia)
  Accelerating Circular Economy Transitions in Asia: Policy, Practices, and Lessons for Indonesia

• Prof. Joni Safaat Adiansyah, Ph.D (Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram)
  Master Plan for Integrated Waste Management Development in Indonesia

• Dr. Ernie S. A. Soekotjo (National Research and Innovation Agency – BRIN Indonesia)
  Policy Innovations for Sustainable Solid and Plastic Waste Management in Indonesia

• Prof. Devika Kannan, Ph.D (University of Southern Denmark & University of Adelaide)
  Sustainable Supply Chains and Circular Economy: Insights from Developed and Global Economies

• Prof. Zainal Arifin Hasibuan, Ph.D (Universitas Komputer Indonesia)
  ICT and Artificial Intelligence for Advancing Circular Economy Practices

• Dr. Arisman (Center for Southeast Asian Studies)
  Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as a Driver for Sustainable Waste Management in Indonesia

Participant Benefits:

✅ E-Certificate
✅ Networking & Collaboration Opportunities
✅ Valuable insights into circular economy practices
✅ Exciting door prizes

👉 Registration Link: https://unim.ma/Registrasi-Indocircularwaste

📞 Contact Persons:

• Maimunah (+62 815-7945-559)

• Shela (+62 856-4379-8113)

“This seminar marks an important momentum to strengthen cross-sectoral and international collaboration in achieving sustainable waste management through circular economy approaches,” said Prof. Ir. Yun Arifatul Fatimah, Ph.D, Chairperson of the Committee and Director of CSICE UNIMMA.

By bringing world-class speakers together, this event is expected to provide fresh perspectives and practical solutions for waste management challenges in Indonesia—moving towards a greener, more inclusive, and sustainable economy.