Day/Module 5 - What to Do When We Are Back Home? by NEA https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w Group Exercise on Action Planning (Presentation by Country) - Presentation of lessons learned from the training course and the implication to the country en-us 2021-01-19 13:55:48 UTC 2025-12-06 12:21:04 UTC hello@padlet.com effective public education and awareness is key to finding solutions and the need for everyne working towards a common vision and purpose as shown in this course. https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139750341 I saw an organized system for waste mangement in singapore-the pooling of knolwedge and resources and people working together so I hope our NGO group-the Zero Waste Antigua and Barbuda group and its members currently engaged in most of the recying actions on the island but at pilot level will be able to upscale as we are seeing the impacts of the waste on our biodiversity - laws are in place but greater enforcement is needed. There is need for upscaling of our small pilots. Resource mobilization and newcapacity development is needed now and we would welcome support from singapore. ]]> 2021-01-29 08:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139750341 One of the interesting things that I really learnt is the " integrated waste management facility " in Singapore which is a very innovative project that reduce cost as possible and treat multiple waste streams in the same place ( solid waste , waste water ,etc...). https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139759168 The following challenges we are facing in my country (Bahrain):
1-Very small country with one  domestic waste landfill.
2) The landfill is very old and it will reach to its lifetime soon.
3) We have a lot of industries produce lots of waste ( we have the largest Aluminum smelting Factory in the world).
4) We don't have segregation system from Source.]]> 2021-01-29 08:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139759168 licencing and control of general waste collectors, was one thing I find interesting and I guess it will be very useful for our system. https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139759328 one of our main challenge is waste management is attitudinal change in terms  of responsive littering (illegal littering)and Singapore 3P approach will play a great role in solving  it.

]]> 2021-01-29 08:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139759328 Environmental awareness programs https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139760158 2021-01-29 08:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139760158 The TUAS model is by far the most interesting I have come across during this course, raising the bar for environmental sustainability on a global scale. https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139760261 in order to achieve climate and economic resilience,
Nigeria needs to develop a comprehensive framework for Integrated Waste Management which can be adopted at scale.]]> 2021-01-29 08:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139760261 Nigeria has so challenges of solid waste management such as: 1. Implementation of Policies; Enforcement of Regulations;Lack of political will;Environmental Knowledge;Funding;CorruptionNo available abatement technology andOthers https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139761107

]]> 2021-01-29 08:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139761107 Set up a waste management strategy given our own consumption patterns https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139761304 2021-01-29 08:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139761304 MADGASCAR cases: In fact there are many news ideas, technologies and innovation i have gather this training. for me i think, an enforcement and establishment of laws and legislation are one thing we must revise or take in place. Also update all reglementations ralated in environment protection especilly in waste management. after that, improve communication by the 3P principles People, public and private synergy. adopt the bests methods according to the circumstances for costal or middle area. to improve awarness, education nd participation. https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139761734 About waste management, we can apply an appropriate methods and process to treat waste, especially in the urban city. 
Apply the 3Rs technicals, reduce, reus and  recycle with methods that we currently use like, compostage, biogas, recycling  plastics.
We are challenging on the solid waste collection in urban area like our capital city. To achieve this challege, a legal dumping center is necessary with all equipments and technics necessary like sorting waste with their caracteristics: e waste, food waste,...]]> 2021-01-29 08:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139761734 New learnings from Course-Key Takeaways https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139761796 -Importance of a clear vision at the planning stage and development of a holistic and integrated waste management strategy. 

-Strong leadership is fundamental.

-Think futuristic and importance of long term planning. Avoid short-sighted planning.

_Incorporation of possible technologies e.g. dual chutes, centralised bins and smart bins on the local scale.

-Learning from early adopters.  (dont re-invent the wheel, perhaps improve the wheel).

-Do research on local scale situation and determine what may be applicable to  the local scale and implement innovations based on contextual situation.

_Information sharing and learning to increase knowledge base. (Partnerships  and collaboration is important).

-Effective waste management through  use of new technologies in developing countries and with exemplary  case studies for use.

-Practical implementation of idealistic innovations.

-Closing waste loops ( Circular Economy)

-Communication and and use of  external evaluators to pick up on gaps in the system-importance of Partnerships.]]> 2021-01-29 08:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139761796 1. Singapore’s experience showed the importance of developing an informed policy through various studies – to better understand the current situation, trends/trajectory, and to determine goals and opportunities for innovations. https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139761833 2. For ASEAN, among the key challenges would be shifting the understanding that waste can be resource. There are opportunities from composting to WTE to energy-water-waste nexus.]]> 2021-01-29 08:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139761833 Takeaways: https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139762052 1. Being innovative and open minded to adopt technologies that fits for local contexts; educating ppl to have mindset to adopt technology to solve issues in everything.
Challanges for reduction and recycling are:
1. Lack of education/awareness among general public;
2. lack of recycling facilities in my country;
3. lack of resources for government to set up recycling facilities as we cannot do much on reduction at source since we are heavily dependent
 on import.
some suggestions to approach to solve the above cited challanges will be:
1. mass/public participation;
2. advocate leaders to prirortise setting up recycling facilities while budgeting;

]]> 2021-01-29 08:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139762052 Q1: The experiences of Singapore shared in the course indicates that Singapore has been working on developing new technology for managing waste of the nation, while, small land area of the country like is a main challenge. Also, strictly apply laws and regulations is a key of waste management https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139762309 2021-01-29 08:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139762309 Action Plan- Nepal https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139763246 1.0 Waste to Resource
2.0 Lack of Public awareness, legislations, lack of ownership, and most of the waste management facilities are centralized
3.0 Most of the waste generated are organic wastes in Nepal. It'd be a good idea to generate resources from it.  Secondly, solid waste are send directly to land fill site. I think it would be better to decrease the volume by incinerating it.
Finally, I would like to emphasis on decentralized waste management system for sustainable SWM.]]> 2021-01-29 08:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139763246 Environmental awareness programs https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139763958 2021-01-29 08:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139763958 1.Singapore's waste management training was useful because it showed a detailed model. Also, it explained an interesting model called Pneumatic waste collection system https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139764634 2. One problem, it is the lack of complete information about waste data. Data is the key for a good planification and decisions.

]]> 2021-01-29 08:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139764634 Public Awareness and PPP are the keys to find solution of waste reduction and putting everyone to work together. https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139766659 Challenges faced are poor education awareness, lock of funds and technical expertise.


]]> 2021-01-29 08:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139766659 Palestine has a lot of challenges in swm legal challenges, funding, aware of people, there is no contribution for private sector https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139771386 2021-01-29 08:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139771386 Ghana https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139772119 In Ghana, one of our major challenge has been Enforcement of our By-laws when it comes to Solid waste management. I was very glad and at the same time amazed when I saw the sanction for illegal disposal of waste in Singapore. 

However, the digital technologies that has been shown throughout this whole presentation has motivated me to believe that we as Ghanaians can also do it. 

I know when it comes waste management there’s nothing like “one size fits all” approach because of the dynamics, lifestyles and the geographical area. But I’ve taken some cues from day one till date that we’re going to use as a benchmark to improve our waste management problems. ]]> 2021-01-29 08:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139772119 My enthusiasm for this course and the need for manpower resources on sustainable waste management and smart urbanisation transition, environment, climate change and sustainable development policy in Nigeria, will help in achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139775678 2021-01-29 08:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139775678 In order to achieve climate and economic resilience,Nigeria needs to develop a comprehensive framework for Integrated Waste Management which can be adopted at scale. https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139777241 2021-01-29 08:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139777241 From the course sessions, I have learnt that IWMS can help to address the SDG goals 4,8,9,11,12,7 and 7 https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139778922 2021-01-29 08:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139778922 Key Takeaway - Enforcement https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139779470 Incorporating different enforcement strategies including improved partnership between government, NGOs and industry, as well as apart from administrative  sanctions, using a combination of punitive measures such as Corrective Work Orders for littering  and/or  illegal dumping.

Challenges for waste reduction and recycling:
- Lack of public education, awareness and participation. 
- Lack of resources
- Lack of waste management being a national priority. 

Possible Solution:
-Promoting pro-environment values within a community 
- Facilitating ground-up actions and co-creating pollution /waste solutions are definitely aspects that can prove beneficial in enhancing stakeholder engagement. 
- advocating for the prioritizing of enhancing waste management by introducing alternative methods such as incineration and WtE facilities. 

]]> 2021-01-29 08:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139779470 one main thing, I will like to effect on after the course is approaches to enforcement and also fines or charges attached to offences. https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139781069

]]> 2021-01-29 08:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139781069 we were introduced to new technologies. how can we make waste managment more effective, what new innovations can we introduce to us. The experiences of Singapore have shown us how to manage waste in well - developed countries. This course help me to share all exsperinces from each countries. You run interesting strong projects which are very examplary and considerable. I hope that in the future we will be able to meet live and get to know and share all this better. I am happy that I was am member of this learning group. Thank you all , our hosts, lecturers and my colleges. https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139781215 2021-01-29 08:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139781215 what we can apply https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139785331 Waste reduction public awareness campaign 

]]> 2021-01-29 08:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139785331 Q2: https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139786079 The main challenges of my countries in terms of waste reduction and recycling are
-Lacking of resources for managing waste, including waste recycling factories;
-]]> 2021-01-29 08:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139786079 As one of the Largest producers of solid waste in Africa, we could possibly adopt a sustainable strategy: Infrastructure ( waste collection facilities, sorting facilities, treatment facilities, disposal facilities and reliable data management) 2-Legal structures and institutions 3- https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139787871 2021-01-29 08:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139787871 Challenges for waste recycling and reduction https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139793215 --Enforcement

--Administrative issues

_Lack of priority to waste management

-Limited education

-Lack of finances 

_Limited knowledge and the need for capacity building in our countries.]]> 2021-01-29 08:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139793215 Common challenges and resolutions https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139926082 -Increasing the political will.

-Building strong communication networks ( locally and globally) for uptake of technology and leveraging partnerships among industry, citizens and government for uptake of

-Increasing awareness to shift towards a more eco-centric mindset to increase buy-in and successful implementation of strategies. ]]> 2021-01-29 09:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nea_2025/5wy48z586e6o7a4w/wish/1139926082