Past Events
The Zero Waste Forum is a distinguished international gathering dedicated to transforming our relationship with materials, consumption patterns, and the environment. It is organized by the Zero Waste Foundation in Istanbul, Türkiye.
The Forum convenes global leaders, policymakers, innovators, urban authorities, and community stakeholders to drive tangible progress toward a zero waste future.
📅 17–22 May 2026, Baku, Azerbaijan
The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), convened by UN-Habitat, will bring together a wide range of urban stakeholders to explore solutions to the growing global housing crisis and to position housing as a foundation for safe and resilient cities and communities.
Featured Forum: May 20, 2026 | 15:30 - 17:30
Closing the Loop: Advancing Waste Management Towards Circular Economy
Closing the Loop: Advancing Waste Management Towards Circular Economy
During this forum: Introduce a potential launch of Istanbul Environment Centre during the Zero Waste Forum.
Launching in 5-7th June 2026
Launching in 5-7th June 2026
International Day of Zero Waste
Food waste is one of the most avoidable sources of municipal waste, with major impacts on climate, resource efficiency, and food security. On the International Day of Zero Waste, UNEP calls for accelerated action especially in cities to prevent food waste at source as part of the Food Waste Breakthrough. In Türkiye, where urbanisation and growing waste streams intersect, food waste prevention offers a high-impact opportunity to advance circular economy goals, reduce emissions, and strengthen urban sustainability. >>
Call-to-Action
- Systematic measurement and reporting of food waste aligned with SDG 12.3.
- Integration of data-driven food waste prevention into urban waste and circular economy policies.
- Alignment of food waste reduction with climate and sustainability strategies through integrated indicators and transparent dashboards.
