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UNEP has partnered with the Zero Waste Foundation, Türkiye, to advance sustainable waste management and environmental protection. This collaboration integrates cutting edge geospatial data, citizen science, and stakeholder engagement to tackle the triple planetary crisis - climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The Istanbul Environment Centre contributes towards developing a zero waste knowledge hub, providing high-quality environmental data and analysis across key sectors. Turning data into actionable insights, the Centre supports evidence-based policymaking, sustainable urban development, and environmental progress under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Focus Areas

Rethinking Waste: Research & Analytical Stories

A global waste crisis is impacting the climate, ecosystems and human health. >>

Supporting Zero Waste: Policy Framework

Upstream solutions and a zero-waste approach are critical to reducing pollution while producing economic value. >>

Zero Waste Knowledge Hub: Practices & Tools

Governments, industry and consumers have an important role to play in achieving zero waste. >>

Prioritised Waste Streams

Food Waste

Reducing organic waste to conserve resources and lower emissions across the food system. >>

Textiles Waste

Advancing circular solutions to minimise waste and extend the life of textiles. >>

Plastics Waste

Addressing plastic pollution through reduction, reuse, and sustainable material management. >>

Hazardous Waste

Ensuring safe management of toxic materials to protect human health and the environment. >>

E-waste

Promoting responsible recovery of electronic waste to prevent pollution and recover valuable resources. >>

Maps & Visualization

Maps and Spatial Data

Data-driven insights for climate, waste, and urban systems. Insights on environmental challenges and urban recovery. >>

Infographics

Advance sustainable urban development by encouraging circularity measures through citizen science and multi-stakeholder engagement. >>

Charts and Graphs

Delivering data and analysis to inform policymaking and initiate sustainable waste management practices. >>