United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with Supreme Council for Environment organised this capacity-building workshop on Extended Producer Responsibility(EPR) to enhance capacity and knowledge of West Asian countries in the development and implementation of EPR schemes, as one more tool for the acceleration of circular economy and improvements on waste management in the region. The event, participated by eight Member States, provided a forum for West Asian countries to engage in knowledge sharing and capacity building, with a particular focus on EPR. West Asian countries are in varying states in the development and implementation of EPR schemes. Some countries have already begun developing EPR legislation, while others are in the preparatory phase. Additionally, several countries recognize the importance of EPR and are prepared to take concrete initial steps in the near future. Participants gained enhanced knowledge on several key aspects of EPR, including its basics,intended consequences, and operating conditions. They explored the evolution and current status of EPR implementation, with attention to Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), and discussed the roles of key stakeholders involved in EPR. The sessions also covered financing strategies for implementing EPR. Additionally, participants benefited from shared experiences of successful EPR projects from other regions. The workshop concluded that, given the countries’ varying stages of EPR development and implementation, sharing experiences at regional and national levels—alongside targeted support—will significantly advance circular economy efforts across the region. It served as an important platform for coordination and knowledge sharing on waste management among West Asian nations. Participants emphasized the need to continue this regional forum annually and to promote targeted EPR-related actions at the national level.