25-27 April 2017
Preparatory Meeting for establishing ACCP in Maputo
The preparatory meeting for establishing “African Clean Cities Platform” was organized in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique for three days from 25 to 27 April, 2017. Approximately 150 participants from the central and local governments from 24 African countries, the Ministry of the Environment of Japan, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the United Nations Human Settlement Program (UN-Habitat), the City of Yokohama, private enterprises, and Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) unanimously endorsed the inauguration of the “African Clean Cities Platform” on April 27th, the last day of the meeting.
On the first day, Maputo Municipality officers, who are the project members of the JICA Technical Cooperation Project, “the Project for Promotion of Sustainable 3R Activities in Maputo,” shared the results of and knowledge gained through the project, and the Maputo Municipality and the Mozambique government introduced other efforts related to solid waste management (SWM). In the panel discussion, participants discussed the improvement of the efficiency of waste collection systems, the financial sustainability of SWM, and approaches to promote the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle).
On the second day, by dividing the participants into three groups, a workshop on problem identification and analysis was held on SWM issues in Africa. In the afternoon, JICA introduced the draft initial plan of the Platform, and the participants discussed it.
On the third day, the launch session was held, and the final draft of the initial plan and the Maputo Declaration based on the results of the discussion on the second day were announced and the participants concluded the meeting by expressing their determination to solve the issues on SWM in Africa through the Platform.
Program & Presentations
Presentation on Mozambiqcan Project
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Mr. Shungo Soeda, Chief Adviser of JICA Expert Team, Maputo 3R project
Panelists:
- Mr. Hiroshi Ono, Director, Policy Planning Division, Waste Management and Recycling Department, Ministry of the Environment of Japan
- Prof. Abdouraman Bary, Regional Office for Africa, UNEP
- Dr. Naison Mutizwa-Mangiza, Director, Regional Office for Africa, UN-HABITAT
- Mr. Florentino Ferreira, City Council of Maputo, Maputo Municipality
Presentation of the New Sanitary Landfill
Mr. Carlos Seventine, National Sustainable Development Fund (FNDS)
Project de Construção do Aterro Sanitário Intermunicipal de Maputo e Matola (PT only)
Inauguration of the National Solid Waste Management Federation (ANGER), initiated by Mozambican Solid Waste Managersresentation of the New Sanitary Landfill
Introductory Session
Mr. Kazunao Shibata, Director of Environmental Management Group, Global Environment Department, JICA
Introduction of the Preparatory Meeting
Ms. Nao Takeuchi, Waste Management Expert, Urban Basic Services Branch, UN-Habitat
Analysis of the Questionnaire on Waste Management in Participating Countries
Workshop on Problem Identification and Analysis
Facilitator Groups
- Facilitator of Group 1 (English): Dr. Mitsuo Yoshida, Technical Advisor on Waste Management, JICA
- Facilitator of Group 2 (English): Dr. Naison Mutizwa-Mangiza, Director, Regional Office for Africa, UN-HABITAT
- Facilitator of Group 3 (French): Prof. Abdouraman Bary, Regional Office for Africa, UNEP
Inter-group Presentation on the Results of Workshop
Improvement of Data Collection and Monitoring for SDGs
Ms. Nao Takeuchi, Waste Management Expert, Urban Basic Services Branch, UN-Habitat
Improvement of Data Collection and Monitoring for SDGs (EN only)
Access to the International, Domestic and Private Financial Resources
Ms. Cecilia Njenga, Head, South Africa Country Office, UNEP
Access to International, Domestic and Private Financial Resources: Innovative Financing of Solid Waste management in African Cities (EN only)
Discussion on the Platform
Moderator: Mr. Kunihiro Yamauchi, Director General, Global Environment Department, JICA
Review of Discussion and Further Opinions from the Floor (e.g. UNs and City of Yokohama)
Moderator: Mr. Kunihiro Yamauchi, Director General, Global Environment Department, JICA
Discussion on the Draft Closing Declaration
Moderators:
- Ms. Ivete Maibaze, Director, National Directorate for the Environment, MITADER
- Mr. Hiroshi Ono, Director, Policy Planning Division, Waste Management and Recycling Department, Ministry of the Environment
Launching Session
TBD, one of participants from the governments of African countries
Presentation on the Platform
TBD, one of participants from the governments of African countries
Presentation on the Declaration
Closing Remarks
- Mr. Celso Ismael Correia, Minister, Ministry of Land, Environment and Rural Development
- Mr. Tadahiko Ito, State Minister, Ministry of the Environment of Japan
- Mr. David Simango, President of Municipal Council, Maputo Municipality, Mozambique
Site Visit
LOCATIONS:
- Hulene existing landfill in Maputo
- Private Recycling Facilities
