UN Economic and Social Development
Division for Sustainable Development

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CSD-18 Thematic Seminar Series: Waste Management

12 January 2010 (10:00 am until 1:00 pm)
New York, USA, UNHQ - Conference Room 2

Seminar Series Background

The CSD Secretariat launched a new and innovative Thematic Seminar Series which presents scientific and technical information on the issues under review by the Commission on Sustainable Development at its 18th and 19th sessions. Read more about the series.

Waste Management - Topic Overview

The priority objectives in the field of waste management are to promote waste prevention and minimization by focusing on the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) and recovery of useful materials for energy generation. The importance of transferring and diffusing appropriate technologies and know-how for waste treatment and disposal in this regard cannot be overemphasized. Efforts must be backed with proper technical training and capacity building supported by international and bilateral development agencies. Innovative programs that will enable small-scale entrepreneurs to play a significant role in waste collection and treatment should also be encouraged. Research and information exchange among countries is vital, yet studies have revealed a dearth of quality data for waste monitoring as a significant problem to the management of global waste.

Participation

All interested representatives from Governments, UN entities, IGOs, NGOs and other Major Groups holding a valid UN grounds pass or representing an accredited organization are welcome to participate.

Contact

For inquiries, please contact:
Tonya Vaturi
Division for Sustainable Development
phone: 212-963-4704
e-mail: vaturi@un.org.