Coalition for the progressive closure of dumpsites in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Coalition was established as a follow-up to Decision 1 on Chemicals, marine litter and waste management,which was adopted at the XX Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and theCaribbean (Buenos Aires, 9th – 12th October 2018), where the countries of the region agreed to make thenecessary efforts to strengthen the integrated solid waste management, developing the necessary policiesand strategies to phase-out the unsound waste management practices, including dumpsites and openburning.
Objectives of the Coalition
1. Develop a roadmap for the progressive closure of landfills and the effective transition to integratedwaste management in Latin America and the Caribbean
2. Promote the development, adaptation, and dissemination of guidelines, including technical, social,environmental and economic aspects, considering existing work and in coordination with otherinitiatives
3. Facilitate the strengthening of capacities and exchange of information, experiences and goodpractices about policies, instruments, related projects, and funding opportunities.
4. Promote awareness raising on the importance of the sound management of waste at all stages oftheir life cycle, and the consequence of their inadequate management.
