The 2026 Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum and Exhibition (2026MIECF) will open tomorrow, recording a 20 percent increase in international participation compared to last year.
Hosted by the local government, the three-day event will be held at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo under the theme “Low-carbon, Zero-waste Cities: Embarking on Global Collaboration”. According to a press conference held at Cotai Expo yesterday, the forum continues to position Macau as a regional platform for environmental exchange and cooperation, featuring forums, exhibitions, business matching sessions, and community activities.
During the press conference, the organisers outlined key highlights of this year’s edition, including participation from more than 350 exhibitors across 12 countries and regions. Around 20 percent of the exhibitors are from overseas, showcasing over 500 green technologies and services throughout a 12,000-square-metre exhibition space.
New additions include the “Zero-waste Circular Economy Exhibition Zone”, alongside the “Green Mobility Zone” and “Green and Low-carbon Project Zone”, striving to offer insights into sustainable industrial transformation.
The Green Forum will feature four thematic sessions focusing on carbon markets, regional cooperation, environmental industry development and zero-waste city innovation. Experts and scholars from various regions will share perspectives on advancing low-carbon development and environmental governance.
Commerce and investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) President Che Weng Keong said in his opening remarks that the event aims to strengthen international collaboration and create opportunities for enterprises to expand into green industries. “The event will continue to serve as a platform for exchanges and cooperation in the environmental industry and international levels, helping enterprises from home and abroad to explore green business opportunities,” he said.
In order to enhance business engagement, the event will host four themed business matching sessions covering new energy, environmental technologies, green buildings, and Macau-Hengqin cooperation.
Advanced technologies such as electronic check-ins and real-time translation tools will be introduced to improve efficiency and participant experience. The programme also adopts an “Exhibition + Inspection + Matching” model, featuring multi-venue activities in Macau and Hengqin to promote regional cooperation and extend the event’s impact.
With expanded international participation and a strengthened focus on innovation and collaboration, 2026MIECF aims to advance green development and reinforce Macau’s role in promoting low-carbon, zero-waste city initiatives.
Commerce and investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) President Che Weng Keong addresses yesterday’s “2026 Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum and Exhibition” (2026MIECF) press conference at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo. – Photo: Khalel Vallo
