In response to the increasing need for sustainable urban planning and efficient waste management, the IGES Centre Collaborating with UNEP on Environmental Technologies (IGES-CCET) in collaboration with the Urban Unit and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), organised an Inception Workshop on the Formulation of Solid Waste Management (SWM) Strategy for Sahiwal Division on Friday, June 13, 2025. The workshop aimed to formally initiate the strategic planning process for addressing solid waste management challenges in the region through integrated, sustainable, and participatory approaches. The event brought together senior officials, technical experts, international partners, and local stakeholders to share insights, discuss ongoing initiatives, and align efforts under a unified strategic framework. The workshop emphasised the need for effective policy formulation, enhanced operational mechanisms, and inclusive stakeholder engagement in transforming waste management systems across Sahiwal Division.
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