Chevening Alumni address waste management and pollution at rivers and the Caribbean Sea
Alumni from the Caribbean and Latin America gather in Jamaica to discuss waste management and pollution
Kingston, Jamaica – Chevening Alumni from the Caribbean and Latin America gathered in Kingston, Jamaica, from January 10-12, 2023, to address the issue of waste management and pollution in rivers and the Caribbean Sea.
The two-day policy dialogue, titled “Addressing Waste Management and Pollution in Rivers and the Caribbean Sea: A Chevening Alumni Perspective,” brought together over 30 alumni from various sectors, including government, academia, business, and civil society.
The dialogue was organized by the Chevening Alumni Association of Jamaica (CAAJ) and supported by the British High Commission in Kingston. It aimed to provide a platform for alumni to share their experiences, best practices, and policy recommendations to tackle the issue of waste management and pollution.
The dialogue featured a series of presentations and discussions on topics such as:
- The current state of waste management and pollution in the Caribbean region
- The impact of waste pollution on human health and the environment
- Best practices in waste management and recycling
- Policy recommendations for addressing waste management and pollution
The alumni identified several key challenges that need to be addressed in order to improve waste management and reduce pollution in the Caribbean region. These challenges include:
- Lack of adequate waste collection and disposal systems
- Limited recycling and composting facilities
- Public apathy and lack of awareness about the importance of waste management
- Insufficient enforcement of environmental regulations
The alumni also developed a set of policy recommendations to address these challenges, including:
- Investing in waste collection and disposal infrastructure
- Promoting recycling and composting programs
- Raising public awareness about the importance of waste management
- Strengthening enforcement of environmental regulations
The policy dialogue was a successful platform for Chevening Alumni to engage in constructive dialogue and develop recommendations to address the issue of waste management and pollution in the Caribbean region. The alumni’s recommendations will be shared with policymakers and other stakeholders in the region in order to help shape policy and action on this critical issue.
Chevening Alumni address waste management and pollution at rivers and the Caribbean Sea
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