C40 | Toolkit for cities: Practical actions to integrate informal waste workers into municipal solid waste management systems
As cities worldwide strive to meet ambitious zero-waste targets, the contribution of informal waste workers (IWWs) has become a cornerstone of sustainable urban management. This toolkit provides municipal authorities with a practical, step-by-step roadmap to recognise, protect, and integrate these essential workers into formal solid waste management systems. By prioritising social dialogue and inclusive policy-making, […]
Digitalising Recyclable Waste Management through Mobile Application in Hue City
The Plastic Smart Cities (PSC) project in Viet Nam, in partnership with the mGreen social enterprise, has established a technology-enabled system to manage source-separated waste in Hue City. This intervention focuses on integrating the informal waste sector into a digital platform to improve the efficiency, traceability, and professionalisation of recyclable waste collection directly from households. A Mobile Application for Recyclables Waste Collection: mGreen The core of the intervention is […]
Delivering Plastic Solutions Through Local Leadership at COP30
During the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, in Rio de Janeiro from November 3–5, 2025, WWF and the Alliances for Climate Action mobilised a cohort of 25 fellows from subnational governments in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and South Africa to take part in a series of learning sessions to foster peer networking and forward thinking. Over the course of four thematic sessions and broader […]