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Stocktake Report: Available Tertiary & Vocational Waste Management Courses in the Pacific Region

This report provides details of the waste management courses offered in the PacWastePlus participating countries. The Institute of Applied Sciences of The University of the South Pacific was engaged to carry out a stocktake assessment of tertiary and vocational waste management education and training to identify any existing or potential accredited waste management training, competency-based assessments, or hands-on training opportunities currently available to participating countries.

Outcome Report: Tropical Cyclone Harold Recovery Works in Vanuatu

Following a request from the Vanuatu Government to provide support for waste clean-ups following Tropical Cyclone Harold which made landfall in Vanuatu in April 2020, the PacWastePlus Programme, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC), and other donor-funded waste projects, implemented support activities to nine communities on the islands of Santo, Pentecost, Aore and Malo. The project was deployed in September 2020 following extensive consultation to confirm the specific support requirements. The project was managed by staff from PacWastePlus (Regional Officer based in Vanuatu), an extension officer for DEPC, and support from the Luganville Municipal Council (LMC).

Global and Regional framework – Chemicals and waste multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs)

Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) are legally binding agreements between States or International Organisations that have responsibilities for managing elements of the natural environment. The Chemicals and Waste focused MEAs address procedures and actions related to the transboundary movements of materials such as hazardous waste, radioactive waste, and persistent organic pollutants. MEAs provide strong foundations to support and guide Pacific islands in the management of impacts from waste, controlling the transboundary movement of waste, and supports countries to implement the SDGs and secure a healthier environment for their people.

Waste Technology Management Options: Healthcare Waste

The Waste Technology Management Options: Healthcare waste publication provides details on some of the most appropriate waste management technologies identified for the PacWastePlus programme priority waste of Healthcare Waste with consideration to the inherent constraints of the Pacific island region.

Waste Technology Management Options: Plastic Material

The Waste Technology Management Options: Plastic Material publication provides details on some of the appropriate plastic waste management techniques identified during a research project - with consideration to the inherent constraints of the Pacific island region.

Waste Technology Management Options: Organic Material

The Waste Technology Management Options: Organic Material publication provides details on some of the most appropriate waste management technologies identified for Organic Materials - with consideration to the inherent constraints of the Pacific island region.

Assessment of Small-Scale Technology Suitable for Waste Management in the Pacific and Timor-Leste

This report summarises the most appropriate waste management technologies with consideration to the inherent constraints of the Pacific island region. The waste streams investigated are Hazardous Waste: Health care waste, E-waste, Asbestos, Solid waste: Recyclables, Organic waste, Disaster waste, Bulky waste, Wastewater: Water impacted by Solid Waste. It outlines the context, the methodology adopted, presents the key findings and recommendations. This research focused on investigating the range of technology options and providers for the priority waste streams. The technologies identified were deemed capable of assisting with the management of one or more of the priority waste streams.

A Guide to Developing “SMART” Objectives

This basic guide for developing Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely (SMART) Objectives is designed to provide further guidance to country focal points as they develop in-country concept investments for PacWastePlus supported projects and activities.

A Guide for Developing an Investigative Questioning Process

The process of investigative questioning, or inquiry, assists project managers to ask questions of individuals or groups, who know something, or a lot, about a particular area of interest to the interviewer. It is also about finding out information or needs on a subject which can be used to benefit those stakeholders/individuals e.g. through a project planning process. This publication provides initial guidance on the various investigative questioning processes that can be utilised.

Developing A Project Logic: A Guide for Project Design

For PacWastePlus it is expected that all teams designing activities will have developed some form of project logic in participation with their implementing partners. This will demonstrate the logic of your collaborative thinking and design, and clearly articulate the changes to which you hope to contribute. Project logic provides the basis for planning and implementing monitoring and evaluation at the project level.

Developing Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: A Guide for Project Designs

Building a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan for a project assists to deliver the intended outcome, and if not, it should help you understand which elements should be modified to assist with delivering a successful project. This publication provides guidance on how to develop an M&E plan for not only PacWastePlus country projects but can also be used as a resource tool during the development of other donor-funded country projects as well.