A key task for the COP is to review the national communications and emission inventories submitted by Parties. Based on this information, the COP assesses the effects of the measures taken by Parties and the progress made in achieving the ultimate objective of the Convention. The Parties also discuss the measures and means that need to be committed to ensure progress towards the reduction ambition, which are then reported into a joint declaration.
Methane emissions at the heart of waste and climate issues
The reduction of methane emissions, in particular those from mis-managed solid waste, remains a major topic to address the urgent need to curb global warming. At the last COP in Dubai, the topic was widely discussed by civil society, but little by the Parties. Our goal is to elevate this topic on the political agenda of Member States.
The COP Presidency is initiating a turning point in climate diplomacy by including waste management as a climate mitigation topic in the Thematic Declarations and Pledge letters.
Renewed partnership with ISWA
The FSWP is pursuing its partnership with ISWA initiated at COP28 to consolidate the contributions of all solid waste stakeholders in this international arena. It is a unique opportunity to unify the voice of the waste sector, in order to amplify its outreach to the climate community and mobilise national delegations around an ambition to reduce emissions through improved waste management (prevention, source separation, collect and treatment, recycling).
Watch the live from COP webinar
The French Solid Waste Partnership and ISWA co-hosted a webinar live from the COP 29, on November 19, 2024.
The recording of the webinar is available on our Youtube channel:
Webinar part 1
Webinar Part 2
Webinar Part 3Webinar presentation
FSWP publication is now available
The French Waste Partnership has been working for several months on a publication entitled : “Waste Management to Tackle the Climate Crisis: Circular Economy and Mitigation.”
It is now available to download in English and will be available in French on 9 December.
