In 2014, 17 administrative wards in Ambikapur were chosen to pilot a new decentralized strategy by setting up Solid Liquid Resource Management (SLRM) centres. The strategy focused on empowering less privileged women through training on a variety of technical and soft skills related to waste management, including how to properly and hygienically dispose of and sort waste.
Colombia’s largest marsh ecosystem, the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta (CGSM), has experienced substantial erosion since the 1950s, when a highway was constructed along Salamanca Island. The Government of Colombia has proposed to refurbish and expand the highway to make it more resilient to coastal erosion and sea level rise, and to accommodate increased vehicle traffic. The proposal was a conventional “gray” design.
This case study is based on the water resilience approach developed after the historic three-year drought from 2015 to 2018 in Cape Town South Africa. A region that had grown accustomed to water shortages when it came close to what was described as a "day zero" scenario, where water safety would be almost completely compromised.
This case study provides insight into creating effective manuals for environmentally sound management of mercury waste in Small Island Developing States.
This case study highlights how Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have implemented gender responsive climate actions and draws best practices for SIDS across regions.
This case study explores how Pakistan can develop its institutions and systems for the efficient management of waste.
This case study analyses the gaps and opportunities in Mongolian plastic recycling, assessing the current state of plastic waste production and management.
This case study reviews the status of geenn public procurement implementation in the Philippines and offers conclusions and recommendations for the way forward.
This case study reviews the status of green public procurement implementation in Malaysia, and offers conclusions and recommendations for the way forward.
This case study reviews the status of green public procurement implementation in Indonesia, offering conclusions and recommendations.