International forum on green world solidarity: shifting from waste to value for a sustainable future

Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers Hotel

As Azerbaijan prepares to host COP29 and declares the year the "Green World Solidarity Year," the Forum exemplifies the commitment to leading the charge towards a greener, more resilient planet. Moreover, the Forum aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption […]

ISWA YPG 7th Online Conference 2024

We are thrilled to announce that the call for Abstracts for the 7th ISWA YPG Online Conference is open now! The deadline for submission is 27 June 2024 and there will be exciting prizes for winners. The conference title is: "Artificial Intelligence and Technology Innovation Meets Waste Management and Circular Economy". This year, a special […]

Meeting | ISWA Board

Online

The ISWA board meets multiple times per year and are responsible for all policies, finances and operations of ISWA. 

Engaging Youth, Shaping a Zero Waste Future: Launch of the GWMO 2024 Youth Summary

The virtual event aims to officially launch the English version of the Youth Summary of the Global Waste Management Outlook 2024 (GWMO). This event will provide a platform to showcase youth actions and leadership in waste management, raise awareness about the waste pollution crisis, and draw inspiration for actionable solutions. As part of the event, […]

Talk on Awareness and Education Approaches for Zero Waste Communities in Africa

An educational dimension in waste management initiatives is critical since it encourages people to become environmentally conscious and to induce behavioural change towards sustainable waste and resource management. The ISWA YPG Education and Awareness working group in partnership with the UN-Habitat’s Waste Wise Cities Program and African Clean Cities Platform are launched the flagship program […]

Webinar | Beating Plastic Pollution – ISWA’s contribution to the Plastic Treaty

The world is facing what UNEP calls a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution – and sound waste management is at the center of it. The sound management of plastic waste is a global challenge with far reaching environmental, economic and social implications. The world is currently negotiating a mutually agreed […]

Meeting | ISWA Board & STC meeting

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town

The ISWA board meets multiple times per year and are responsible for all policies, finances and operations of ISWA. 

Meeting | ISWA Working Group Energy Recovery

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town

The Working Group Energy Recovery (WGER) is part of ISWA's 10 working groups. On the 16th and 17th of September, WGER meeting will take place in person in Cape Town for the working group members. 

ENVIRONTEC

budapest

ENVIRONTEC powered by ÖKOINDUSTRIA international trade exhibition for the environmental industry, infrastructure development, waste, and water management is a meeting point in the Central Eastern European region gathering companies, policy-makers experts and entrepreneurs committed to sustainable technologies. This trade exhibition aims to showcase innovative solutions and good practices for trade visitors interested in the latest […]

WMAM Annual Conference 2024 – Beyond Disposal: Accelerating Sustainable Waste Management

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Highlights of the Conference: Keynote Speakers: We are excited to welcome representatives from the government sectors, private sectors and many more. These sessions will provide the participants with the latest Malaysia’s plan in waste management as well as success stories sharing which will be beneficial for the attendees. Awards Ceremony: With the recent launching of […]