Regional initiative for solid waste management in the Pacific region : definition study

Abstract

This study presents the first elements of an initiative on solid waste management, endorsed by France under the framework of reinforcing regional cooperation in the Pacific region and identified jointly by the Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The initiative will be based on the strategy adopted by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and will be coordinated with existing or future projects in the region.