20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative

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Recently, Varkala has been named in the inaugural 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste initiative.

About 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative

• It is an initiative led by the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste, with support from UN-Habitat and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
• It highlights cities demonstrating ambitious and innovative approaches to reducing waste, advancing circular economy solutions, and building more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive urban systems.
• It aims to
  • Recognize city leadership and innovation
  • Promote exchange of good practices and lessons learned
  • Inspire other cities to accelerate their transition toward zero waste
  • Support implementation of circular economy approaches at the local level

Key Facts about United Nations Environment Programme

• It is the leading global authority on the environment.
• It was founded in 1972 after a UN General Assembly resolution.
• Mandate: It was conceived to monitor the state of the environment and coordinate responses to the world’s greatest environmental challenges. 
• Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya.
• Functions
  • It develops and supports global environmental treaties, such as the CBD, CITES, and Minamata Convention.
  • Hosts secretariats of major environmental conventions and supports the negotiation of new environmental agreements.
  • It publishes authoritative research and assessments, including the Global Environment Outlook and Emissions Gap Report.
  • It supports developing countries with environmental capacity building, funding, and technical assistance.

Source: UNEP

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