From 2008-03-03 to 2008-06-21

Venue: (online course)

Summary:
The aim of the this online course is to enlighten the state of the art in technology, organizational and legislative developments and practices of handling solid wastes world-wide. The financial burdens and benefits as well as solutions are discussed in detail. The material presented will help participants to make informed decisions in their professional activities; it will assist them in defining and implementing integrated solutions to the challenges posed by solid wastes in urban environment. The course will support participants to establish a solid waste management system that is capable of functioning not only in situations where sufficient resources are available but also under the more challenging conditions usually prevailing in (large) cities in low-income countries.

Organizers: UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
Contact Name: Mariska Ronteltap
E-mail: m.ronteltap@unesco-ihe.org
URL: http://www.unesco-ihe.org/education/short_courses/online_courses/solid_waste_management_and_engineering