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The World Bank’s Solid Waste Management Knowledge Silo Breaker is a community of practice created to share knowledge between practitioners of all affiliations. Through document sharing, discussions, and events, it aims to increase the awareness of solid waste issues and innovations across the globe.

The community’s objectives are: share experiences and resources to learn from solid waste management projects across the World Bank Group; further technical knowledge; strengthen projects by including environmental, social, urban, gender, sustainable financing, and climate perspectives and expertise when relevant; and learn about the latest innovations globally.

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Technical Guidance Report: Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Mountain Areas of India, Nepal, and Pakistan

Country/ City

SAR
Topic

Management, Recycling, Disposal, Technology

Published On

January 01, 2021
Author(s)

The World Bank, Rahat Jabeen, Pyush Dogra, Drona Raj Ghimire, Naysa Ahuja

Abstract

Technical Guidance Report: Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Mountain Areas of India, Nepal, and Pakistan

Pakistan, India, and Nepal share one common ecological characteristic: the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Himalayan mountain range. The mountains bestow these countries with pristine landscapes and are the headwaters of many rivers. Concurrently, this unique mountain ecology offers these countries an opportunity to foster a green economy that leverages these natural assets for economic growth. However, these mountain ecosystems are fragile and must be well managed to ensure the livability of communities and environmental sustainability.

Nepal: Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Mountain Areas

Country/ City

Nepal
Topic

Management, Recycling, Disposal, Technology

Published On

January 01, 2021
Author(s)

The World Bank, Rahat Jabeen, Pyush Dogra, Drona Raj Ghimire, Naysa Ahuja

Abstract

Nepal: Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Mountain Areas

Nepal conjures up images of the Himalayas, climbing expeditions, tranquility in nature, and adventure holidays, making the country one of the most sought-after destinations for nature-based tourism. Ecologically sensitive areas as well as mountainous regions face some similar challenges when it comes to solid waste management (SWM). This study recommends that solutions need to be steadily built on a framework in order to successfully and sustainably manage mountain waste.

India: Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Mountain Areas

Country/ City

India
Topic

Management, Recycling, Disposal, Technology

Published On

January 01, 2021
Author(s)

The World Bank, Rahat Jabeen, Pyush Dogra, Drona Raj Ghimire, Naysa Ahuja

Abstract

India: Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Mountain Areas

India is the second largest country in the world in terms of population and is rapidly catching up to the People’s Republic of China. A rapidly increasing population, coupled with sustained economic growth and urbanization, has led to an uncontrolled increase in waste generation in the country. Even within cities, there is a variation in service provision with wealthier neighborhoods receiving more frequent municipal solid waste (MSW) collection services and street sweeping compared to poorer areas and slums that receive no services.

National Plan for Comprehensive Urban Solid Waste Management (Spanish)

Country/ City

Paraguay
Topic

Solid Waste Management (SWM)

Published On

December 23, 2020
Author(s)

MADES, UNDP, GEF

Abstract

National Plan for Comprehensive Urban Solid Waste Management (Spanish)

Within the framework of environmental sustainability and the processes of urbanization, privatization and decentralization, the integral management of urban solid waste is today a concern of singular importance due to its direct and indirect impacts, some of them irreversible and permanent, both on the environment (air, water, land, landscape) and the health of the population.

National Plan for the Comprehensive Management of Hazardous Waste (Spanish)

Country/ City

Paraguay
Topic

Solid Waste Management (SWM)

Published On

December 23, 2020
Author(s)

MADES, UNDP, GEF

Abstract

National Plan for the Comprehensive Management of Hazardous Waste (Spanish)

To achieve an adequate management of hazardous waste, it must be taken into account that the environmental management of waste has multiple aspects and cannot be approached exclusively from a technical and environmental point of view, but will have to consider the social and economic dimension, as well as the factors of current waste management, the diversity of actors involved and the wide variety of types of waste that comprise it. Waste management systems must be viewed as dynamic systems, evolving with the incorporation of continuous improvements.