ISWA: Working for a better world

ISWA’s vision is an Earth where no waste exists. Waste should be reused and reduced to a minimum, then collected, recycled and treated properly. Residual matter should be disposed of in a safely engineered way, ensuring a clean and healthy environment. All people on earth should have the right to enjoy an environment with clean air, water, seas and soils. To be able to achieve this, we need to work together.

Objectives and Implementation

ISWA works to protect human health and the environment as well as to ensure sustainable resource management and provides the following scientific, economic and social instruments:

International network, to share knowledge and experience in sustainable waste management and climate change mitigation
Expert working groups to advance knowledge and expertise
All kinds of professional events for the dissemination of information
Education and training courses tailored to the trainees needs including a qualification and certification programme
Professional publications including high quality research journals and magazines, up to date studies and developments from all over the world
Cooperation with all stakeholders in waste management, particularly the National Members of ISWA as well as with International Organisations and Institutions
Projects in developing economies to establish sustainable waste management practices
Raising the level of international awareness of the global waste emergency and finding funding instruments to combat this especially in developing economies
Ensuring international fora recognise the importance of good waste management for health, economic, social and overall environmental progress towards a more sustainable society

International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) services

Education and Training Services