ICWMT is an important international platform for specialists and officials to discuss scientific problems, exchange experiences, and look for innovative solutions. Initiated by Basel Convention Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific, ICWMT has been held 10 times since its inception in 2005. On a yearly basis, ICWMT is known to attract a great number of participants from governments, research institutions, universities and industries. There were more than 500 delegates from nearly 30 countries participating in ICWMT10.

The ICWMT11 will be held at Beijing, China on October 21-24, 2016. The theme of ICWMT11 is “GreenLow-carbonCircularDevelopment”. Specialized experts and government officials will be invited to give keynote speeches on the pressing issues of solid waste; this will in turn provide the opportunity to share and exchange ideas among participants. In addition, free technical field trips to e-waste and hazardous waste treatment plants will be arranged.