King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), in partnership with Zhejiang University of China, organized the 9th International Training Workshop on Waste-to-Energy at The Garage in Riyadh today, with the participation of a lineup of top local and international experts and researchers in energy, environment, and sustainability.
According to a press release from KACST, the workshop is part of KACST’s efforts to support the research, development, and innovation ecosystem and to reinforce the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for sustainable energy and advanced technologies, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 toward a sustainable, knowledge-based economy driven by innovation.
The event featured 25 speakers representing leading universities and research centers, both local and international, including the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, US's Columbia University, the Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants (CEWEP), the Global Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council (WtERT), and SUS Environment company, alongside the National Center for Waste Management (MWAN) and the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC).
The workshop aimed to share expertise on the latest waste-to-energy technologies and to support the Kingdom’s efforts to reduce emissions and improve environmental quality through innovative solutions that advance the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in sustainability and clean energy.
It also focused on building national capabilities, localizing advanced technologies, and enhancing the integration between academia and industry.