What we offer
Strategy and Policy Support
Develop waste management plans and zero waste strategies tailored to local contexts;
Advise on regulatory frameworks, incentives, and governance structures that promote circular economy practices;
Support institutional coordination and multistakeholder engagement, including local communities, civil society, and private actors
Financing and Investment
Assess and design financial and fiscal incentives to reduce waste and encourage circular business models;
Facilitate public-private partnerships (PPPs) and green investment opportunities;
Support green finance mechanisms, such as green bonds, concessional loans, and blended financing to enable sustainable infrastructure and operations
Sustainable Production and Circular Business Models
Promote eco-design, cleaner production, and chemical phase-out across priority sectors;
Identify circular economy opportunities and piloting recycling and reuse programs for key value chains;
Demonstrate tools to encourage sustainable consumption, including eco-labelling and green certification schemes
Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing
Provide training and capacity-building programs for city officials, industry, and informal waste sector actors;
Offer technical guidance and advisory services for waste management, extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes, and sustainable procurement;
Support the formalization and empowerment of informal recyclers, ensuring safe and inclusive participation in the circular economy
Collaboration and Learning
Share best practices, lessons learned, and technical solutions across regions;
Facilitate workshops, webinars, and peer-to-peer city networks for knowledge exchange;
Link cities to investors, donors, and technical partners to scale up sustainable waste management solutions