The Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable & Hotspot 2025 (APCER & Hotspot 2025) concluded successfully in Taipei. Co-hosted by Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, and the Circular Taiwan Network, the four-day event gathered more than 500 participants from 50 countries, uniting policymakers, industry leaders, and academics to accelerate circular cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region.
In recent years, Taiwan has made remarkable progress in advancing the circular economy. In 2024, the green-technology industry generated over NT$500 billion (approx. US$15 billion) in added value, accounting for 2% of GDP. Among seven green-technology sectors, the circular economy ranked first in both value-added output and employment, with an annual growth rate near 10%, underscoring their role as a key driver of Taiwan’s industrial transformation.
A highlight of the forum was unveiling the draft “Taiwan Circular Economy Roadmap” for the first time. The forum then adopted a dynamic co-creation format, engaging international and domestic participants to provide real-time feedback and collaboration ideas. The roadmap serves not only as a national policy blueprint, but also as a framework for cross-sector cooperation between Taiwan and its international partners.
In his closing remarks, President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed Taiwan’s regional commitment: “The Asia-Pacific will become the most dynamic region driving the global circular economy. This forum marks a new starting point, and through joint efforts, Taiwan and its partners can turn circular innovation into shared prosperity, demonstrating how collaboration can turn vision into real progress.”
The closing ceremony also marked a handover to Sydney, Australia, which will host the 2026 Asia Pacific Circular Economy Hotspot in collaboration with Oceania partners. With a strong foundation laid in Taiwan, the momentum of circular cooperation will continue to expand, strengthening the Asia-Pacific network toward a a more resilient, competitive, and truly circular future for the region.

Caption: The Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable & Hotspot 2025 (APCER & Hotspot 2025) concluded in Taipei, with over 500 participants from 50 countries.