The promotion of the zero waste approach within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was officially endorsed by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on December 14, 2022.

To encourage local and national zero waste initiatives through the sharing of best practices and success stories, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) will establish an advisory board composed of distinguished individuals based on voluntary contributions. This advisory board will operate for three years in consultation with member countries, ensuring gender balance and equitable geographical representation while drawing on knowledge, experience, and expertise. This decision was finalized on April 12, 2023.

The Zero Waste Advisory Board will:

- Showcase and promote best practices and success stories in the field of zero waste.

- Increase awareness and encourage local and national zero waste initiatives.

- Facilitate the sharing of views and perspectives on zero waste among relevant stakeholders, sectors, and interest groups, thereby supporting zero waste initiatives.

The presidency of the Zero Waste Advisory Board will be led by Emine Erdoğan, the wife of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The other members of the Advisory Board are as follows:

- Guy Bernard Ryder: Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations responsible for policy.

- Melissa Santokhi-Seenacherry: Lawyer and wife of the President of Suriname.

- Fatima Maada Bio: Wife of the President of Sierra Leone, known for her work in addressing health issues affecting African children and youth.

- José Manuel Moller: Appointed Vice President, working to promote reusable packaging systems globally, also the CEO and Founder of Algramo.

- Prof. Muhammad Yunus: Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2006 for his work in social and economic development (Bangladesh).

- Carlos Silva Filho: President of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) (Brazil).

- Laura Reyes: Executive Director of CEMPRE (Circular Economy) (Colombia).

- Lara van Druten: Executive Director of Waste Recyclers (Netherlands).

- Prof. Saleem Ali: Professor of Energy and Environment at the University of Delaware (USA).

- Hakima el Haité: Founder of Eau Globe (Morocco).

- Gino Van Begin: Secretary-General of the Association of Local Authorities for Sustainability (Belgium).

- Prof. Vijay Jagannathan: Secretary-General of CityNet, an association composed of over 140 urban stakeholders dedicated to sustainable development (India).