Attending the Clean Cities and Urban Development Forum 2024 (CCUDF2024) provided valuable insights into critical urban sustainability challenges, particularly waste management. The two-day event featured leading experts and industry pioneers discussing a range of topics from smart technologies for efficient waste management to circular economy and social innovations.
I’m deeply grateful to CT Event Asia for the complimentary #invitation to attend the Clean Cities and Urban Development Forum 2024 #CCUDF2024 at the memorable M Resort & Hotel 🇲🇾. This two-day event gathers leading experts and industry pioneers to address critical challenges in urban #sustainability, with a particular focus on waste management (including water).
My diverse background in #HSE*, #urbanplanning, #smarttech, and #business innovation aligns perfectly with the forum’s focus on #SDGs 11 and 12. The program covers a wide range of topics, from #smart technologies for efficient waste management to #circular economy, including social innovations.
Key highlights include:
• Integration of #IoT, #AI and #digitaltwin in urban infrastructure
• Holistic approaches to waste management, including resource recovery and energy production
• Innovative municipal waste management strategies, involving communities
• Emphasis on local practical solutions and integrated policy frameworks
The caliber of professional speakers, including representatives from the World Health Organization and industry innovators, provides diverse and insightful perspectives. In particular, I would like to highlight Saibal D., CEO at Urbanetic Pte Ltd 🇸🇬, who presented on optimising urban systems and processes for sustainable and liveable cities through the use of digital urban twins.
A crucial theme emerging is the need to “walk the talk” – emphasising a shift towards political #leadership with a holistic and integrated #governance style. In my view, this #systemic approach is essential for addressing deep sustainability challenges like circular economy or decarbonisation. However, achieving this effectively requires #decentralisation, #capacitybuilding and #enforcement 👮 as fundamental enablers, and as demonstrated in hashtag#Europe 🇪🇺.
As the forum concludes, I’m left with a renewed appreciation for the #complexity and importance of urban sustainability. It’s clear that the field has advanced significantly, integrating cutting-edge technology with environmental stewardship.
This event has not only expanded my knowledge but also rekindled my interest for #HSE principles, now seen through the lens of smart and sustainable cities, while leveraging my business leadership acumen from #MBA studies.
The organisers’ thoughtfulness in including me has allowed for valuable insights and connections that will undoubtedly shape my consultancy work. A big thank you to the incredible team 🇬🇳🇲🇾 for their dedication and hospitality.
* Hygiene, safety & environment
