About ESWM - SAWA WE CAN

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 NO POVERTY: By creating job opportunities and providing economic empowerment, especially for youth in underserved communities, the project contributes to reducing poverty and economic inequality. 

 QUALITY EDUCATION: The project fosters environmental education through awareness campaigns and training programs, empowering local communities with essential knowledge and skills in waste management and sustainability practices. 

Affordable and Clean Energy: By integrating solar-powered systems throughout its operations - from collection boats and transportation trucks to sorting facilities - the project demonstrates sustainable energy solutions in waste management while reducing operational costs and fostering energy independence in local communities.

 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: Through capacity-building and creating green jobs, E_SWM promotes sustainable economic growth, providing communities with the skills to participate in green economies and run sustainable waste management systems. 

 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES: By implementing eco-friendly waste management solutions and recycling initiatives, the project helps make Lebanon’s cities more sustainable, creating cleaner, safer, and resilient urban spaces. 

 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION: Focusing on waste reduction, recycling, and the circular economy, the project promotes sustainable consumption patterns and efficient resource use in local communities. 

 CLIMATE ACTION: E_SWM contributes to climate change mitigation by improving waste management, reducing methane emissions from landfills, and minimizing the carbon footprint of waste disposal systems. 

 LIFE ON LAND: By preventing land pollution and protecting biodiversity, the project ensures that Lebanon’s ecosystems remain healthy, helping to preserve natural resources for future generations. 

 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS: The project exemplifies the power of partnerships, uniting local communities, NGOs, and international stakeholders like the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to achieve the SDGs through collaboration, shared knowledge, and mutual support.