On behalf of the organising partners, we are delighted to invite you to the ASEAN Circular Economy Forum (ACEF) 2025, themed “Accelerate the circular economy transition in ASEAN with green skills, innovative solutions and investments.” The Forum will take place on Thursday–Friday, 16–17 October 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia.
The ACEF 2025 is jointly organised by the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) and its ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ACESP), the European Union (EU) through its Enhanced Regional EU-ASEAN Dialogue Instrument (E-READI), the ASEAN Secretariat, the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and other partners, with the support of the Malaysian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRES). The Forum will also be held in conjunction with the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM), as part of the inaugural Kuala Lumpur Sustainability Summit (KLSS) 2025.
ACEF serves as ASEAN’s dedicated platform for policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to engage on advancing the circular transition through national policies, regional initiatives, and international cooperation. Following the success of the first and second editions, the 2025 Forum will identify pathways to strengthen green skills, innovations, and investments required for circular solutions in the region. More information and (Online and On-site) registration are available on the ACEF2025 website. Please feel free to share this event with your network!
We look forward to your presence at ACEF2025 and to shaping a sustainable future together.
Yours sincerely,
ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ACESP)
