Mauri all. I am excited and looking forward to participate in the PacWaste Plus and GEF ISLANDS study tour to learn more about these systems. Here in Kiribati, we are currently implementing the Container Deposit Scheme for 3 recyclable items namely PET bottles, Aluminium Cans and Lead-Acid Batteries. The system is operated by a private sector under contract with the Government. The contractor collected these recyclable items from the public and paid them from the container deposit funds. This system has been running since 2004. Unfortunately, PET bottles have been stockpiling in the yard since 2017 given the absence of buyers in the global market. Additionally, we have developed the Kiribati Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy which sets out the workplan for waste management in 10 years time for Kiribati. The things I am most looking forward to learn are; 1. Adding more recyclable items to our current container deposit scheme, 2. The processes of sustainable financing for waste management and 3. Implementing an effective and efficient waste management and resource recovery practices.