GWCN.
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ABOUT US
Our Environment, Our Future
Global Waste Cleaning Network – GWCN is an international non-profit network comprised of NGOs, educational and research institutions, and private and public sector companies, that are active and interested in environmental issues related to the management and reduction of waste, whether solid, liquid or gaseous.
GWCN showcases and connects its network members, supports their environmental activities, contributes to environmental events and discussions, and fosters environmental research.
A Platform of Good Causes
Our Programs Are Tailored to Protecting The Environment
Support Environmental Activities
We help organizations identify sustainable ways to manage waste.
Showcase Members
We feature our members names and activities on our website and in our publications.
Connect Members
We bring together organizations to share knowledge in environmental subjects.
Foster Environmental Research
We support research in topics like biodiversity and climate change.
Contribute to Environmental Debates
We demonstrate our philosophy and values through global debates.
Spread Environmental Information
We contribute to enriching the globe with environmental literature and knowledge.
OUR AREAS OF INTEREST
Conserving the Lands, Oceans, Coastlines and Atmosphere
Solid, Liquid and Gaseous Types of Waste
Land Garbage
Marine Debris
Landfill Sites
E-Waste
Waste-to-Energy
Renewable Energy
Climate Change
Sewage Treatment
Ozone Depletion
Air Pollution
Waste Recycling
Deforestation
Overfishing
Lowered Biodiversity
Acid Rain
Ocean Acidification
Agriculture
Animal Waste
Radioactive Waste
Environmental Economics
Our Activities
Events, Articles and Latest News
PARTNERED EVENTS
Tradeshows and Conferences
February 2025
GWCN is a Partner of Sustainability Expo London 2025
Sustainability Expo London is your essential event for driving sustainable business transformation. Co-located with TechEx, this two-day event on 5-6 February 2024 at Olympia London will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the latest trends and solutions.
Day one will delve into the complex world of ESG, exploring the latest regulations and best practices. Learn how to accelerate your net-zero journey and develop effective ESG strategies. Day two will focus on cutting-edge innovations revolutionising sustainability and the transformative power of technology in addressing climate change.
GWCN is an Association Partner of India Energy Week 2025
GWCN is a Supporting Partner of the Carbon Capture MENA Summit 2025
Carbon Capture MENA Summit 2025 (#CCMS2025), taking place in Dubai on 25-26 February 2025, is MENA’s leading event for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage. Hosting over 450 distinguished attendees and 80 visionary speakers from around the globe, this high-level summit is essential for expanding the CCUS value chain, fostering international collaboration, and sharing business and technological insights. By uniting regional and international senior policymakers, industry leaders from oil & gas, energy utilities, and investors, CCMS2025 seeks to drive constructive business dialogue, showcase innovative technologies, and forge impactful partnerships, propelling the CCUS market forward.
March 2025
GWCN is a Supporter of The Distributed Energy Show 2025
Energy Technology Live is an end-to-end showcase of renewable and clean energy technologies. The show incorporates the UK’s leading flexible energy event The Distributed Energy Show and The Energy Storage Show which is set to be the UK’s largest gathering of its type.
GWCN is a Supporter of the 9th Global Summit on Waste Management and Recycling
The 9th Global Summit on Waste Management and Recycling, scheduled for March 17-18, 2025, in Singapore, will focus on the theme "Educating for Effective Waste Reduction and Recycling" This pivotal event aims to foster global dialogue and innovation in waste management by emphasising the role of education in driving sustainable practices. Attendees will gain insights from leading experts on cutting-edge recycling technologies, successful educational programs, and effective policy development. The summit will feature keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities designed to share knowledge, showcase innovations, and promote collaboration among policymakers, businesses, and community leaders. With Singapore's reputation for environmental leadership, the summit promises to be a critical platform for advancing waste reduction strategies and inspiring collective measures toward a more sustainable future.
GWCN is a Partner of the Global Summit on Recycling and Waste Management
The summit will feature insightful keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, and engaging workshops, all designed to foster collaboration and drive innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. Topics will range from cutting-edge recycling technologies and sustainable waste management practices to circular economy strategies and environmental policy development.
GWCN is a Partner of GREENENERGY2025
GREENENERGY2025 aims to bring together leading scientists, emerging scholars, academics, business professionals, and students from across the globe to share their knowledge and research in areas such as Advanced Photovoltaic, Energy Storage Systems, Hydropower, Wind Energy, and more.
May 2025
GWCN is a Supporting Association of the World Carbon Capture & Climate Summit 2025
The World Carbon Capture & Climate Summit (WCCS) 2025 will take place on 09 May 2025 at Hotel Pride Plaza Aerocity, New Delhi, India, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators and sustainability champions to define the future of carbon capture, climate action and sustainable development. This summit will be a seminal platform to highlight revolutionary technologies, policy innovations and collaborative solutions leading the world toward net-zero emissions. Through keynote speeches, specialist panel discussions and strategic networking opportunities, WCCS 2025 will look to spark meaningful dialogue and collaborations, energizing global climate commitments towards a sustainable future.
GWCN is a Partner of the Oman Sustainability Week 2025
Oman Sustainability Week aims to highlight the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to sustainability leadership through innovative strategies aligned with Oman Vision 2040, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Net Zero Emission by 2050.
The series of activities during OSW engage the national development stakeholders to present Oman as a new model for sustainable development and to achieve the global target of Net Zero Emissions by 2050.
GWCN is the Association Partner of the 2025 Direct Air Capture Conference
Join the world’s leading experts, policymakers, business leaders, engineers, and technologists at the 2025 Direct Air Capture Conference – the Energy Conference Network’s groundbreaking conference focusing entirely on Direct Air Capture innovation held directly after the Louisiana Industrial Future Energy Forum. Here, the top industry leaders and researchers will share their latest findings, opinions, and forecasts, as well as future predictions for DAC from cutting-edge start-ups and industry disruptors. Engage with your industry peers and discover how DAC will be a transformational driver of future global carbon management and contribute to tomorrow’s green economy.
GWCN is a Supporter of the World Hydrogen 2025 Summit & Exhibition
World Hydrogen 2025 Summit & Exhibition returns to Rotterdam to deliver its largest edition yet, taking place on 20-22 May 2025 at the Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands.
Brought to you by the Sustainable Energy Council and RX Global, in partnership with the Dutch Government, the Province of South Holland, the City of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam, World Hydrogen 2025 is recognised as the official meeting place where hydrogen deals get done and key partnerships are forged.
GWCN is a Supporter of SUM 2025 - 8th Multidisciplinary Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining
Organized by the IWWG-International Waste Working Group, the conference will cover all aspects of the Circular Economy through a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together experts and stakeholders from all around the world and fostering dialogue and synergistic collaboration among diverse fields, such as Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Medicine, Social Sciences, Law, Sociology and beyond. The scientific programme will include parallel tracks of oral sessions, workshops, poster presentations and many other engaging activities.
GWCN is a Supporting Association of the World Utilities Congress 2025
The World Utilities Congress, hosted by TAQA taking place from 27-29 May 2025 in Abu Dhabi, is the global meeting place for power and water utilities. Facilitating cross sector and cross border collaboration, the event brings together 18,000+ international attendees and 20,000M2+ exhibition space across power generation, transmission and distribution, water, energy efficiency and mobility.
Featuring 120+ conference sessions across strategic and technical conferences, the event will host 500+ speakers – from Ministers and policymakers to CEOs and innovators – to explore solutions, forge strategic partnerships, and explore investment prospects and collectively address the challenges of creating a secure, sustainable and inclusive utilities industry.
June 2025
GWCN is a Partner of the 2nd World Congress on Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management 2025 provides a unique platform for academics and professionals globally, fostering awareness and encouraging sustainable practices to promote an eco-friendly environment.
The congress will delve into advanced topics in Recycling and Waste Management, drawing participation from researchers, ecologists, environmental experts, and professionals in Chemical, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, and Recycling.
GWCN is the Network Partner of the Waste Management Europe Exhibition & Conference 2025
GWCN is a Supporting Association Partner of the 8th International Conference on Recycling and Waste Management
Recycling 2025 will be an accumulation of distinguished recycling specialists, environmental engineers, recycling scientists, wastewater treatment researchers, climate experts and other related professionals from the field.
The conference will create a platform for scientists, researchers, and scholars to showcase their new findings and research work. Discussions will encompass a diverse array of topics, including Recycling Basics, Plastic Recycling, Wastewater Treatment, Renewable Energy, and the Impact of the 3Rs on Climate Change.
GWCN is a Partner of the Reset Connect London 2025
Taking place 24-25 June 2025 at ExCeL London, Reset Connect is the flagship event of London Climate Action Week. Reset Connect London bridges the gap between sustainability professionals, large corporations, government leaders, policymakers, tech providers, innovators, purpose-led brands and entrepreneurs. By attending you’ll be able to raise investment, generate leads, collaborate with your peers, manage funds, share learnings and action solutions.
GWCN is a Supporter of the Hydrogen & Carbon Capture Technology Expo North America 2025
August 2025
GWCN is a Partner of the 2025 World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo
Committed to promoting global market trade and the battery industrial chain, WBE has developed into a professional exhibition with the largest number of battery exhibiting companies and the highest participation of professional visitors and foreign buyers. Relying on its worldwide influence and thousands of overseas buyers, WBE provides exhibitors with high-quality buyer resources to help enterprises get more business opportunities.
September 2025
GWCN is the Association Partner of the MENA EV Show 2025
Based on the theme “Leading the EV’S Revolution in the Middle East and North Africa”, MENA EV Show in the UAE will be a comprehensive showcase of the electric vehicle industry in the MENA region, featuring a wide range of products, services, and ideas. The event will include electric cars, light vehicles, trucks, and vans, along with exhibits highlighting electric charging infrastructure, vehicle charging stations, and EV battery systems. Attendees can expect to explore the latest advancements in EV tools, as well as innovations in electric boats making it a comprehensive showcase of the electric vehicle industry in the MENA region.
GWCN is a Partner of the Gulf Sustainability Awards 2025
Organised by Awards International, the GSA™ is now in its 9th edition and continues to be a platform for leaders, changemakers, and forward-thinkers to showcase their sustainability initiatives and connect with like-minded professionals. With 25 diverse categories to choose from, organisations of all sizes and sectors can find their place and share their story.
Participating in the Gulf Sustainability Awards means more than just entering a competition. It’s about joining a community of businesses driving real impact, celebrating team efforts, and positioning your organisation as a regional leader in sustainability.
October 2025
GWCN is a Partner of the 3rd World Recycling Convention
The 3rd World Recycling Convention (Recycling Week 2025) is a premier international event, scheduled from October 29-31, 2025, in Barcelona, Spain. It brings together global industry experts to discuss advancements, challenges, and innovative solutions in waste management and recycling. The conference features key segments on recycling, e-waste, chemicals, and sustainable technologies, aiming to foster B2B collaborations, insightful keynote talks, and networking opportunities. By uniting recycling specialists, engineers, and industry leaders, it aims to address environmental concerns and enhance industry knowledge, driving progress toward sustainability and responsible waste management.
November 2025
GWCN is a Partner of the 2nd Global Meet and Expo on Green Energy & Sustainable Technologies
The Hybrid 2nd Global Meet and Expo on Green Energy & Sustainable Technologies (GMEGEST2025) will be taking place from November 13-15, 2025, in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The purpose of the International Conference on Strategies toward Green Energy Implementation – Water, Raw Materials & Energy in Green Transition is to present the issue of climate change and ways to mitigate it, including innovative solutions (technological, environmental, economic, and social) that can be implemented under Green Energy Strategies.
March 2026
GWCN is a Supporting Association of the ASEAN Smart Energy & Energy Storage Expo
ASEAN (Bangkok) Energy Storage & Smart Energy Expo is set to take place from March 25-27 at the IMPACT EXHIBITION CENTRE in Bangkok, Thailand. This expo, organized by Compass Exhibition Group and co-organized in China by Grandeur Exhibition Group, is a significant event for the new energy industry. Covering an exhibition area of 20,000 square meters, it is expected to attract over 400 companies from around the world and will welcome more than 18,000 professional visitors. The expo is dedicated to showcasing and promoting the latest energy storage technologies and applications of smart energy, providing a comprehensive platform for industry professionals to exchange ideas.