Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project (NaMSIP) The Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project (NaMSIP) was a flagship initiative undertaken by the Government of Kenya with financial and technical support from the World Bank. Officially launched in December 2012 and concluded in September 2020, the project aimed to address critical urban development [...]
The Role of the World Bank in Waste Management Waste management is one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges of our time, particularly in rapidly urbanizing nations like Kenya. With increasing urbanization, population growth, and changing consumption patterns, the amount of waste generated in Kenya has surged [...]
Global Recycling Day 2024 Global Recycling Day, celebrated on March 18 every year, serves as an important reminder of the role recycling plays in addressing the global waste crisis. In 2024, the event once again brought together policymakers, environmental organizations, businesses, and individuals to focus on the pressing need to [...]
Waste Expo 2024 The Waste Expo 2024, held in Las Vegas, USA, brought together professionals, innovators, and industry leaders to discuss cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices in waste management. The event showcased the latest advancements in waste management systems and highlighted strategies for reducing waste, increasing recycling rates, and promoting [...]
Waste Management at the World Economic Forum 2023 The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in 2023, held in the alpine town of Davos, Switzerland, provided a global stage for discussing some of the world’s most pressing issues. With environmental concerns at the forefront, one critical topic that gained significant [...]
Waste Management at COP27 The UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, in November 2022 was primarily centered around the urgent need to combat climate change and its global effects. However, amidst discussions on mitigation, adaptation, and financial support, a crucial area that gained increasing attention at [...]
Global Summit on Recycling and Waste Management (2023) The Global Summit on Recycling and Waste Management (2023) held in Dubai, UAE, in September was an essential gathering of global leaders, environmentalists, business innovators, and policymakers focused on improving waste management practices worldwide. As environmental challenges related to waste continue to [...]
International Conference on Waste Management and Recycling (ICWMR) 2023 The International Conference on Waste Management and Recycling (ICWMR) 2023, held in April 2023 with both virtual and in-person options, served as a critical platform for discussing the evolving challenges and innovations in global waste management. The conference brought together researchers, [...]
World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2022 In May 2022, Kigali, Rwanda hosted the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF), one of the most influential global platforms focused on advancing circular economy practices. The WCEF brought together policymakers, businesses, innovators, and thought leaders from across the globe to explore new approaches to [...]
UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) 5.2 In early 2022, Nairobi, Kenya became the focal point for global environmental discourse as it hosted the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) 5.2. Held from February 28 to March 2, the summit was a pivotal moment for addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. UNEA, [...]
