ABOUT
WASTE NO MORE 2023
November 28-30, 2023 | IEC Convention Center (IC3), Cebu City
OBJECTIVES.
The annual Waste No More conferences aim to encourage international communication, collaboration and networking to advance knowledge and promote values, attitudes, commitment, and skills needed to address emerging issues on waste management and protection of the environment. These conferences also aim to strengthen the link between collaborative projects and applied research to support and address industry needs.
The annual Waste No More conference is the only conference in the Philippines that provides a platform for researchers, scientists, practitioners, and professionals from the academe, government, industry, international organizations, NGOs, and civil society to disseminate research results, new ideas, and practical experience in waste management, as well as, facilitate an open and constructive dialogue between multi-sector stakeholders towards resolving waste problems.
This year's theme: Make a Change Now is an urgent call to action. The amount of waste generated affects the environment in multiple ways: its contribution to the worsening climate crisis, its negative impact on wildlife and the natural environment, and its detriment to our very own public health.
HIGHLIGHTS.
Waste No More 2023 aims to highlight the following:
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Keynote and plenary sessions
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Breakout oral sessions and e-posters from abstracts contributed around the Philippines and abroad
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Share Your Story: Benchmarking SWM Initiatives e-gallery
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Trade exhibition, and
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Excellence Awards
CONFERENCEINFO.
Conference Venue: IEC Convention Center (IC3), Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
IEC Convention Center (IC3) was built in order to host the 2016 International Eucharistic Congress. The 2-storey IC3 has 3 convention halls and a function room that can seat up to 10,500 people, and a 600-square meter Pre-Function Hallway. The center has 255 parking slots. IC3 is easily accessible by taxis and jeepneys, and a short walk from plenty of hotels around the center.
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Flying to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA)
As of March 2023, 13 international airlines fly to and from MCIA. More are coming. Visit Find Flights at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (mactancebuairport.com)
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MCIA is easily accessible by an efficient transport network with multiple modes of transport. Visit Transportation | Mactan-Cebu International Airport (mactancebuairport.com)
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Travel time by taxi is approximately 34 minutes (around 19 kms) from MCIA to SM Seaside City via CCLEX. The road distance between SM Seaside City Cebu and Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
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Cebu Commute
As of this writing, here is a list of currently available public transportation and their corresponding routes and hours of operation.
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Language
The official language of the conference is English.
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Visa
Citizens of certain countries need a visa to visit the Philippines. Visit Guidelines on the Entry of Temporary Visitors to the Philippines (dfa.gov.ph) to verify if you do.
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Currency
The Philippine Peso is the official national currency. All major credit cards are accepted.
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Climate
The average high-temperature in December is 29 degrees centigarde, while the average low-temperature is 24 degrees centigrade. There is likelihood of rain.
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Dress Code
Participants are advised to wear business casual for all conference functions and programs. All areas are fully air conditioned.
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Letter of invitation
An official letter of invitation will be provided electronically upon request. This invitation is prepared solely for the purpose of visa application and approval of funds and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support or confirmation of inclusion in the Scientific Program.
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Safety and security
Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls. Hotels strongly recommend that you use their safety deposit boxes for your valuables.
EXPLORE CEBU.
Discover the province of Cebu, called the "Gateway to a Thousand Journeys" because of the multitude of fun and exciting Cebu tours and activities that you can experience! Find out the prime Cebu tourist attractions and unique things to do so that you can try to make the most out of your holiday after Waste No More 2023.
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Home to nearly 170 islands, Cebu lives up to its moniker as the "Gateway to a Thousand Journeys." There isn't a shortage of explorations and activities to do in Cebu, not to mention good Filipino food to satisfy your cravings in between, easily making it one of the top Visayas tourist spots and the Philippines.
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Around Cebu City
Cebu Ocean Park
Temple of Leah
Anjo World Theme Park
Cebu's Larsian Barbeque
Taboan Public Market
Taboan Public Market: Famous stop for dried fish and local delicacies in Cebu (sugbo.ph)
Sirao Flower Garden
The Tops Lookout
Magellan's Cross
The Magellan's Cross is one of many historical sights in Cebu City and Cebu Province. Visit this site 8 Historical Sites in Cebu: Beautiful Proof of Its Splendid Past (choosephilippines.com)
Around Cebu Province
Whale sharks in Oslob, Cebu
Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls, Badian, Cebu
Explore the beaches of Bantayan Island
Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
10,000 Roses Cafe, Cordova, Cebu
Look! The newly reopened 10,000 Roses Cafe in Cordova, Cebu (sugbo.ph)
Sardine Run, Moalboal, Cebu
Cherry Blossoms in Cebu
Cherry Blossoms in the Philippines: Where to Find Them, and More! (tripzilla.ph)
Diving in Moalboal, Cebu
Bamboo cooking class
Moalboal Adventure Tours - Bamboo Cooking Class (moalboaladventures.com)
Treats and souvenirs to bring home
10 Cebu Treats and Souvenirs to Bring Home | Madmonkey Hostels
Cebu Safari & Adventure Park
Parasailing in Mactan
Cebu Mactan Parasailing Ride Activity | Guide to the Philippines
Cruising around the islands
Around Bohol
If you have a day or 2 to spare before or after Waste No More 2023, visit neighboring Bohol. It is only a 2-hour ferry ride via Ocean Jet and Super Cat.
Dolphin & whale watching in Bohol
Bohol Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching (bohol-philippines.com)
Chocolate Hills