20-21 August 2025
4th ACCP Assembly
Effective municipal solid waste management (MSWM) remains a critical challenge in many African cities, where it is often under-prioritized, limiting access to essential financial and technical resources. Strengthening governance frameworks and enhancing policy effectiveness at both national and local levels are vital steps toward improving MSWM systems. Equally important is the development of sustainable financial mechanisms to ensure long-term, resilient, and inclusive waste management across all levels of government. Securing political commitment, which is key to addressing persistent financial gaps, is pivotal to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The 4th African Clean Cities Platform (ACCP) Assembly aims to evaluate progress achieved thus far and define strategic focus areas for the next three years. Through thematic sessions and dialogues aligned with emerging global and regional trends in MSWM, the Assembly will harness insights and commitments from member states and cities to drive tangible and transformative action.
Information on past ACCP Assemblies is accessible as follows:
Program & Presentations
High Level Opening and Keynote Lecture
Session 1: Turning Frameworks into Impact: National, Regional and Global Synergies
Professor Desta Mebratu, Engineering X Lead, Africa Roadmap UNIDO Senior Advisor, Circular Economy
Roadmap for transformative action on open burning of waste in Africa
Mr. Chukwudi Nwabuisiaku - Desk Lead: Plastic & Wood Waste Control, Inspection & Enforcement Department, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA
Strengthening the Linkage Between National Policy Making and Regional and Global Frameworks: A Case of Nigeria’s National Policy on Plastic Waste Management
Mr. Majdi Frihi - Project Manager UN-Habitat Tunisia
Waste to Energy: A Tunisian-Japanese initiative for a clean city
Inauguration Reception Event: MOEJ Fund for Project Formulation Programme in African Countries
Special session
Masakazu Yoshikawa - Director, Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau, City of Yokohama
Yokohama City’s Initiatives: Waste Management and Collaborative Efforts with Citizens
