Publications

The problem of plastic pollution Global production of plastics increased nearly 200 – fold between 1950 and 2015[1]. It is projected that the import of plastics in some African countries will double by 2030 and close to 165 million tonnes of plastics will reach their end of life in African countries in the next decade[2]. […]

Supporting transition from collection of mixed wastes to segregation of waste at source Uncollected waste piled on road reserves, residential and public areas are common incidences in the County of Mombasa.  However, the County Government of Mombasa (CGM) administration and residents are slowly coming to the realization that waste recovery through recycling is a good […]

An overview of the Clean Oceans Project Identification and Preparation (COPIP) Programme that includes information about beneficiary countries, promoters, contracting authority and mandate. The brief outlines the goals of the Clean Oceans Initiative, as well as the scope of COPIP.

An overview of the Clean Oceans Project Identification and Preparation (COPIP) Programme that includes information about beneficiary countries, promoters, contracting authority and mandate. The brief outlines the goals of the Clean Oceans Initiative, as well as the scope of COPIP.

An overview of the Clean Oceans Project Identification and Preparation (COPIP) Programme that includes information about beneficiary countries, promoters, contracting authority and mandate. The brief outlines the goals of the Clean Oceans Initiative, as well as the scope of COPIP.

A snapshot of waste disposal and treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as the levels of plastic pollution in its waterways. This presentation gives an overview of the organisation’s mission and outlines how COPIP plans to tackle these issues.