Christof Delatter is a self-employed senior expert in circular economy and waste management with over three decades of experience, including leadership roles at the Flemish Public Waste Agency (OVAM) and the Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities (VVSG), where he advised all Flemish local authorities on sustainable waste policy. As Head of Strategy and Policy at OVAM and long-time coordinator of Interafval (cooperation of all public authorities working on waste management in Flanders, Belgium), he led multidisciplinary teams, developed regulatory frameworks, and represented public interests in national and international policy arenas. His career is marked by strategic advisory, policy innovation, and cross-sectoral cooperation, with a proven track record in projects, intermunicipal collaboration, and high-level stakeholder engagement.