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ASEZ WAO Zero Plastic 2040 Forum at WCPP, Cape Town | WMSCOG
📅 Held on Monday, July 28, 2025 | 📍 Western Cape Provincial Parliament
In a powerful step toward a sustainable future, ASEZ WAO joined hands with local churches in Cape Town to host the Zero Plastic 2040 Forum — an inspiring event aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing action against plastic pollution.
The Zero Plastic 2040 initiative by ASEZ WAO challenges individuals and communities to reduce plastic use in their daily lives and embrace sustainable habits. The ultimate goal? A plastic-free world by the year 2040 — in line with the United Nations' vision and global environmental efforts.
Nearly 100 guests gathered at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament for this impactful forum, where the conversation centered around the urgent need to tackle plastic waste and its devastating effects on our oceans, waterways, and ecosystems.
🎤 Key Highlights from the Event:
• In-depth talks on microplastics and their environmental impact
• Practical solutions and strategies for reducing plastic waste
• Perspectives from academic experts, education leaders, and government officials
👥 Distinguished Guest Speakers included:
• Saliem Hadier – Director of Waste Management
• Professor Schenck – University of the Western Cape
• Pamela Nxumalo – Dept. of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment
• Abraham Avenant – CEO: CRDC
• Estelle van der Merwe – OCEAN Network
• Imtiaaz Hashim – Managing Partner, BDO
• Dr. Nikiwe Momoti – University of the Western Cape
• Lance McBain-Charles – Dept. of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Each speaker shared powerful insights, urging individuals, communities, and policymakers to act decisively in reducing plastic consumption and protecting our natural world.
This forum wasn't just an event — it was a call to action. Join us as we take steps toward Zero Plastic by 2040. Together, through small but meaningful daily efforts, we can create a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations.
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