From Data to Tangible Impact: Achieving Waste SDGs by 2030

This online course will introduce you to the first steps to develop in a participatory and inclusive manner municipal solid waste management strategies and action plans based on data. This will help your city to achieve waste related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and move towards a circular economy.

This online course was developed by the Waste Wise Partnerships: UN-Habitat, supported by Avfall Norge and International Solid Waste Association, through Clean Ocean Through Clean Communities project, and by Vanke Foundation.

Start: Self-paced course

Duration: 6 modules, between 1-2 hours per module

Fees: None

Certificate: Yes, after completing and passing the final test

Target Audience

The course is intended for all solid waste professionals, city officials involved in municipal solid waste management, and anyone interested in guidance on how to achieve waste related SDGs.

Learning Objectives

After the completion of the online course, you will be able to:

Explain the importance of data and evidence-led planning for solid waste management
Understand the stages of a MSWM planning cycle and the importance of stakeholder involvement
Identify the waste chain stakeholders (formal and informal), their current role and responsibilities
Engage waste related stakeholders in a meaningful way for an integrated and inclusive approach to MSW planning
Apply the Waste Wise Cities Tool (i.e. collect waste generation data from households and non-household MSW sources, characterize waste, and assess the environmental level of control of recovery and disposal facilities) to assess MSW status of a city;
Analyse the collected data and transform it in visual products, such as waste flow diagrams and plastic leakage maps
Apply participatory tools to identify critical gaps and key interventions areas; set goals, targets and indicators as well as monitoring and evaluation mechanisms
Develop a strategic plan and an action plan considering appropriate technical alternatives and operational financing approaches