Sustainable Management of End-of-Life EVs and EV Batteries - Concept Note

This concept note outlines a side event prepared in the context of the sixth Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities of Asia Pacific, convened in Fiji in August 2025. It situates the event within a broader regional process aimed at advancing sustainable environmental solutions and informing inputs to the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly. The document describes the forum as a platform for governments, international organisations, and stakeholders to address shared environmental priorities and contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. The specific purpose of the side event is to examine practical approaches and partnerships to support circular management of end-of-life electric vehicles and batteries, with emphasis on linking national actions to regional cooperation frameworks.