From Waste to Future – 45 years of OVAM
On 1 October 1981, OVAM was founded as Flanders' first public agency for the environment. Over 45 years, our society has fundamentally changed, along with the way we handle waste, materials and soil. On Friday 27 November, OVAM will look back on the achievements of the past 45 years and set course for the future.
Programme
- 17:00: Welcome and reception
- 18:00: Ceremonial speeches
- Jo Brouns, Flemish Minister for the Environment
- Werner Annaert, Administrator-General of OVAM
- 18:15: A view of the future – keynote speech by Mrs Heather Grabbe, Senior Fellow at the Bruegel think tank
- 18:45: The 'O of OVAM Award'
- 19:45: Public vote
- 19:55: Closing remarks by Werner Annaert, Administrator-General of OVAM
- 20:00: Walking dinner
- 22:00: End
The 'O of OVAM Award'
From the early days of waste management in 1981 to breakthroughs in the circular economy: over the past 45 years, we have been privileged witnesses to pioneering projects, boundary-pushing research, outstanding collaborations and sustainable businesses. They have helped bring Flemish waste, materials and soil management to the level it is at today.
With the 'O of OVAM Award', OVAM wants to put the most inspiring initiatives in the spotlight. And for this, we are calling on your input. Which organisations, projects, associations, companies or initiatives (not individuals!) do you believe have distinguished themselves over the past 45 years in the field of:
- waste and materials management;
- soil management and soil care;
- circular economy;
- or collaboration within the sector (cross-cutting themes)