International Conference on WASTE ARCHITECTURE for SOCIETY 5.0 AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY (ICWAS-CE) 2025

Background
The slogan of ICSWM-CE 2025 is “Waste Architecture for Society 5.0”. Acknowledging the fact that waste generation rates are increasing worldwide, particularly in the emerging economies and the challenges faced for its management could be solved through the discussion on issues in a common platform and possible innovations. The major objective is to provide a platform for individuals to gather, interact and share new scientific innovations, identify challenges and opportunities on solid waste management. The conference will provide an excellent opportunity for researchers from different fields in solid waste management and relate it with waste architecture for society to discuss recent advances, share innovative ideas, and promote international collaborations
Conference Goals
- To bring together the world’s leading academic scientists, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to share their scientific knowledge, working experiences and promote collaboration for solid waste management.
- To promote the evidence-based practice, educational innovations, practical applications in all aspect of solid waste management.
- Provide exceptional opportunity for networking and collaboration for transformative development of solid waste professionals.
Key Features
Theme: Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy
Date: October, 29 – November 01, 2025
Venue: Kathmandu, Nepal
Organized by: Solid Waste Management Consortium (SWMC) Nepal
Conference Themes
This 4-day conference will bring avenues for oral and poster presentation, panel discussion, exhibition, pre and post conference workshops, technical tours and social events. The focus of the event will be on the following themes:
- AI and Waste Management
- Circular Economy
- Climate Change Implications
- Disaster Waste Management
- Emerging Concepts
- Financing and Economics of Waste
- Forest Fire and Forest Waste Management
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Healthcare Waste Management
- Integrated Waste Management
- Linkages to Society 5.0
- Plastic Waste Management
- Treatment Practices
- Waste Business
- Waste Policy and Legislation
- Waste to Energy
International Scientific Committee
The International Scientific Committee is comprised of: Dr. Nawa Raj Khatiwada (CHAIR), Dr. Absar Ahmed Kazmi (India), Dr. Anish Ghimire (Thailand), Prof. ATM Nurul Amin (Bangladesh), Prof. Benedict Basnayake (Thailand), Prof. Dr. Chettiyanppan Visvanathan (Thailand), Dr. Chudamani Joshi (Nepal), Dr. Dhundi Raj Pathak (Nepal), Dr. Dilip Khatiwada (Sweden), Prof. Dr. Dinesh Raj Bhuju (Nepal), Dr. Dinesh Manandhar (Nepal), Dr. Francesco Di Maria (Sweden), Prof. Gemunu Herath (Srilanka), Prof. Kurian Joshep (India), Dr. Maheshwar Rupakheti (Germany), Dr. Mani Nepal (Nepal), Dr. Maria Cristina Lavagnolo (Italy), Dr. Mela Aryal (Australia), Prof. Dr. Misuzu Asari (Japan), Prof. Mohan B. Dangi (USA), Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir (Bangladesh), Dr. Nabin Aryal (Norway), Prof. Dr. Pariatamby Agamuthu (Malaysia), Prof. Raffaello Cossu (Italy), Dr. Reeta Rai (Bhutan), Prof. Sadhan K Ghosh, Dr. Samar El-Mekkawi (Egypt), Prof. Sander Houweling (Netherlands), Prof. Sangeeta Singh (Nepal), Prof. Dr. Sandhya Babel (Thailand), Dr. Shanti Subedi (Nepal), Dr. Shereen Kamel Amin (Egypt), Mr. Shungo Soeda (Japan), Dr. Sudeep Thakuri (Nepal), Prof. Sunil Kumar (India) and more academicians joining further.
Registration Details
Registration fees (All figures are in US Dollar):
Category | Local | SAARC Countries | Other Countries | ||||||
Early bird | Regular | On-spot | Early bird | Regular | On-spot | Early bird | Regular | On-spot | |
Delegates | 200 | 300 | 400 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 400 | 500 | 600 |
Students | 100 | 150 | 200 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 200 | 250 | 300 |
Registration link: https://forms.gle/P8jYgNWikubPhb3j7
A/C Name: SEEN
A/C Number: 00100101232614000001
Important Dates and Timeline
Contact for Further Information
Ms. Prachi Khanal
Conference Secretary
ICSWM-CE 2025
Email: swmc.nepal@gmail.com
Cell/WhatsApp : +977-9841297381