In response to the growing need for sustainable urban planning and efficient waste management, a consultative workshop was organised in Sahiwal Division, Pakistan, under the project 'Formulation of Solid Waste Management Strategy for Sahiwal Division'. Implemented by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) in collaboration with Sahiwal Division, Urban Unit, and the United Nations Environment Programme – International Environmental Technology Centre (UNEP-IETC), the objective of the workshop was to collect participants’ comments, feedback, and practical suggestions on the draft SWM strategy, ensuring its feasibility and applicability under real-world local conditions.

The event convened senior officials from the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Sahiwal, Solid Waste Management (SWM) contractors, informal sector representatives, local government officials, and civil society agencies, including the Akhter Hameed Foundation. Participants shared insights, discussed ongoing initiatives, and explored opportunities to align efforts under a unified strategic framework.

The event details are available at https://www.iges.or.jp/en/events/20251030-0