The 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2026MIECF) will feature three themed exhibition zones when it returns later this month, according to a statement by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) yesterday.
The fair will take place from March 26 to 28 at the Cotai Expo in The Venetian Macao, under the theme “Low-carbon and Zero Waste Cities: Embarking on a Global Collaboration”.
According to the statement, this year’s Green Showcase will cover 12,000 square metres and be divided into three industry-focused zones.
The statement said that the newly established “Zero-waste Circular Economy Exhibition Zone” will highlight the latest achievements in waste management, resource recycling, zero-waste innovation, and green building. The “Green Mobility Zone” will focus on new energy vehicles (NEVs), charging infrastructure, and sustainable transport solutions, in line with local government policies promoting eco-friendly vehicles. The “Green and Low-carbon Project Zone” will present carbon neutrality strategies, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, and green investment case studies.
The statement noted that the exhibition will feature a range of innovative green technologies with practical applications. These include the world’s first carbon capture partition, carbon-sequestration autoclaved aerated concrete technology* used by a mainland fast-food chain, Macau’s first dry-process pulp recycling system, eco-friendly antibacterial meal boxes made from rice husks, and Macau’s first second-hand trading platform. The statement pointed out that these examples aim to “enrich scenarios for green technology in everyday life”.
International participation is expected to exceed last year’s levels, the statement said. Exhibitors will include Fortune Global 500 energy companies, leading environmental enterprises from the Chinese mainland, environmental organisations from Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs), and technology firms from various countries and regions.
A series of concurrent activities will be held during the exhibition period, including the “2nd Global Carbon Credit Market Development Forum”, themed business matching sessions, green roadshows, and workshops, according to the statement.
Further information is available on the official website http://www.macaomiecf.com.
* Carbon-sequestration autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) technology refers to a building material and construction approach designed to reduce carbon emissions during its production and use. Autoclaved refers to a process that involves the use of an autoclave, which is a high-pressure container employed to sterilise or cure materials. In the context of construction materials like Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), it describes the method of curing the product under high pressure and temperature. – Poe
This undated handout photo provided by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) yesterday shows fairgoers interacting with a robot during a previous Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF).
