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  Measuring digital development: Telecommunication/ICT indicators

Proportion of individuals mobile money account sharers 4. Barriers to mobile money account at individual level 5. (...) Report of the subgroup on e-waste indicators in household surveys ITUEGH Conclusion 1. (...) The EGH subgroup has made good progress in developing survey modules on e-waste that can be included in household surveys, but has not finished its work though. 3.

Score: 1396044.9 - https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/S...eeting_Summary_Conclusions.pdf

  1 ITU Expert Group o

The topics discussed included measuring mobile money (jointly with EGTI), child online protection and e-waste indicators in household surveys. 4. (...) The second day of the EGH started with a session on e-waste indicators in household surveys. Rosie McDonald of the ITU presented the EACO Regional E-waste Data Harmonization project, which will provide technical assistance to six East African Communications Organisation members to harmonize e-waste data collection and sustain a regional e-waste database maintained by the EACO Secretariat. (...) This will serve as input into the work of the EGH subgroup on e-waste. 13. Juan Daniel Oviedo, EGH Chair and Chief Director Statistician of Colombia then presented progress of the subgroup on e-waste indicators.

Score: 1355527.2 - https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/S...mmary_9th_EGH_Meeting_2021.pdf

  Turning waste into money and heat – a win-win for people and the environment | United Nations Develo

Turning waste into money and heat – a win-win for people and the environment | United Nations Development Programme Skip to main content Armenia WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO OUR IMPACT GET INVOLVED Global Nav toggle Search WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO OUR IMPACT GET INVOLVED English Locations Home Armenia Stories Turning waste into money and heat – a win-win for people and the environment Turning waste into money and heat – a win-win for people and the environment August 19, 2020 In Armenia where forests make up around 11 percent of the territory, every single tree matters. (...) The fund also has bought about 300 tons of straw from around 80 households to make briquettes: what was previously a waste leading to ecological issues because people were burning the straw, became a source of money. 510 tons of briquettes saved 1275 cubic meters of firewood in its turn reducing CO2 emissions by more than 900 tons. (...) Living in harmony with the forest, side by side with your children and family, using waste but not wasting anything:  these may seem like small things, but they are things we should all care about”.

Score: 1290696.6 - https://www.undp.org/armenia/s...win-win-people-and-environment

  Microsoft Word - Start Your Waste Recycling Business Business Manual Final. 031207.doc

In choosing the type of waste to focus on the group was guided by the facilities they had for storing waste for processing. (...) Waste recycling requires that collected waste is separated into different types, glass, plastic, organic waste and zinc. (...) Waste generation rates Different households generate different amounts of waste.

Score: 1283020.5 - www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/grou...tionalmaterial/wcms_114978.pdf

  Services & Infrastructure | Food Loss and Waste in Fish Value Chains | Food and Agriculture Organiza

Services & Infrastructure | Food Loss and Waste in Fish Value Chains | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO.org english Food Loss and Waste in Fish Value Chains Overview Value Chain Loss and Waste Scenarios Solutions Projects Resources Join Us Capture Fisheries Aquaculture Processing & Storage Wholesale Transport Retail Fresh Fish Retail Multiple Retailing Restaurants and Catering Consumption Services and Infrastructure for Restaurants, Catering and Food Service Appropriate services and infrastructure are a key component to reducing food loss and waste (FLW) in restaurants, catering, and food service. (...) The easiest form of recycling is selective waste sorting if the logistical system is in place. (...) Food Waste Index Report 2021 01 March 2021 In complement to the Food Loss Index, developed by FAO, the Food Waste Index covers the later stages of food’s journey – food waste – occurring at household, food service and retail level.

Score: 1281928.9 - https://www.fao.org/flw-in-fis...ng/services-infrastructure/en/

  Présentation PowerPoint

Présentation PowerPoint Towards building effective partnerships for sustainable management of E-waste WSIS forum 2016 Francesca Cenni Programme Officer Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions 5 May 2016 Challenges in the ESM of E-waste Only about 15% of the e-waste produced worldwide is recycled formally (UNU-2014)- E-waste generation trends on the rise Recycling of e-waste is carried out by the informal sector in an unsound manner difficulties in involving this sector in formal activities Challenges in the ESM of E-waste Exposure of vulnerable populations such as women and children around dump sites has impact across generations Challenges in the ESM of E-waste Consumer CollectorPre-Processor End- Processor Controlled Disposal Distributor / Retailer Mineral Deposits Producer / Importer Raw Material Industry Financing Mechanism Material flowMaterial flow Money flowMoney flow Financing Mechanism Financing Mechanism Not enough Financing mechanisms for the sound management of E-waste are based on EPR schemes Source: WRF Challenges in the ESM of E-waste Policy tools such as EPR schemes are difficult to implement in developing countries and countries with economies in transition Consumer Informal Collectors Informal Recyclers End- Processor Controlled Disposal Distributor / Retailer Mineral Deposits Producer / Importer Raw Material Industry Burn & Dump Material flowMaterial flow Money flowMoney flow Source: WRF Challenges in the ESM of E-waste Need for regional cooperation to arrive to a critical mass for sustainable recycling operations The flow of e-waste around the world is not only a story of dumping. E-waste moves around the world because it has value in terms of its materials, its components, and its reuse potential. (...) UNIDO), supports e-waste related initiatives under the chemicals and waste focal area PACE Implementation Technical Guidelines Technical guidelines on transboundary movements of electrical and electronic waste and used electrical and electronic equipment, in particular regarding the distinction between waste and non waste One agreed definition of e-waste Waste non waste criteria for TBM Documents and responsibilities for the shipment of non- waste across borders http://www.basel.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/MOOC/tabid/496 6/Default.aspx www.basel.int http://www.basel.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/MOOC/tabid/4966/Default.aspx International Coordination The Basel Convention Secretariat supports the establishment of an IMG on E-waste with a life-cycle approach within the EMG Maximize system‐wide coordinated action and coherence Increase effectiveness of the support provided to Member States Promote the implementation of existing international standards for the management of e-waste Identify and address existing gaps in the environmental and socio-economic dimensions of e-waste management Thank you for your attention!

Score: 1281112 - https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/...FrancescaCenni-05-May-2016.pdf

  Resources - Mercury | UNIDO

Link to file No Time to Waste: International expert group meeting on the sustainable management of mercury waste Report on the international expert group meeting on the sustainable management of mercury waste. (...) Link to file Mercury Waste Management Flyer The management of mercury containing waste as required by the Convention has been identified as one of the major issues developing countries are facing. UNIDO is helping countries to prevent mercury containing waste entering the environment and identifying long-term solutions for the final disposal of mercury.

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  Services & Infrastructure | فقدان الأغذية وهدرها في سلاسل القيمة السمكية | منظمة الأغذية والزراعة لل

The easiest form of recycling is selective waste sorting if the logistical system is in place. (...) Reducing consumer food waste using green and digital technologies 01 June 2022 This study aims to improve understanding of how green and digital technologies could be used to reduce consumer food waste and what could be done to further unlock this potential. Food Waste Index Report 2021 01 March 2021 In complement to the Food Loss Index, developed by FAO, the Food Waste Index covers the later stages of food’s journey – food waste – occurring at household, food service and retail level.

Score: 1272570.7 - https://www.fao.org/flw-in-fis...ng/services-infrastructure/ar/

  Skills & Knowledge | Food Loss and Waste in Fish Value Chains | Food and Agriculture Organization of

Skills & Knowledge | Food Loss and Waste in Fish Value Chains | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO.org english Food Loss and Waste in Fish Value Chains Overview Value Chain Loss and Waste Scenarios Solutions Projects Resources Join Us Capture Fisheries Aquaculture Processing & Storage Wholesale Transport Retail Consumption Consumer Food Waste Skills and Knowledge for Reducing Consumer Food Waste There are at least two aspects to skills and knowledge : research to generate knowledge on food waste; and providing knowledge to consumers to help reduce waste. (...) Best practices and strategies to reduce food waste include: Measure how much food is thrown away Plan meals in advance and stick to a shopping list to save money, time and eat healthier food. (...) Freeze fresh foods and leftovers to preserve to eat later Use all the scraps from the products bought  Composting to reduce waste after meals Donate unused food to a local food rescue organization Key Publications Love Food Hate Waste This initiative aims to raise awareness for reducing food waste and helps consumers take action by doing easy everyday things in the home, ultimately wasting less, saving money, and benefiting the environment.                                                                       

Score: 1267821.9 - https://www.fao.org/flw-in-fis...ood-waste/skills-knowledge/en/

  Skills & Knowledge | فقدان الأغذية وهدرها في سلاسل القيمة السمكية | منظمة الأغذية والزراعة للأمم الم

Skills & Knowledge | فقدان الأغذية وهدرها في سلاسل القيمة السمكية | منظمة الأغذية والزراعة للأمم المتحدة FAO.org العربية english فقدان الأغذية وهدرها في سلاسل القيمة السمكية نظرة عامة سلسلة القيمة سيناريوهات الفقد والهدر حلول حلول مصادر انضم إلينا المصايد الطبيعية تربية الأحياء المائية المعالجة والتخزين تجارة الجملة النقل التجزئة الاستهلاك Consumer Food Waste Skills and Knowledge for Reducing Consumer Food Waste There are at least two aspects to skills and knowledge : research to generate knowledge on food waste; and providing knowledge to consumers to help reduce waste. (...) Best practices and strategies to reduce food waste include: Measure how much food is thrown away Plan meals in advance and stick to a shopping list to save money, time and eat healthier food. (...) Freeze fresh foods and leftovers to preserve to eat later Use all the scraps from the products bought  Composting to reduce waste after meals Donate unused food to a local food rescue organization Key Publications Love Food Hate Waste This initiative aims to raise awareness for reducing food waste and helps consumers take action by doing easy everyday things in the home, ultimately wasting less, saving money, and benefiting the environment.                                                                       

Score: 1266316.7 - https://www.fao.org/flw-in-fis...ood-waste/skills-knowledge/ar/