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Cooperative environmental governance in urban South Asia: implications for municipal waste management and waste-to-energy.

Authors :
Amin, Sakib
Khandaker, Mahatab Kabir
Jannat, Juhi
Khan, Farhan
Rahman, Shah Zahidur
Source :
Environmental Science & Pollution Research; Jun2023, Vol. 30 Issue 26, p69550-69563, 14p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

This paper critically discusses the importance of cooperative environmental governance (CEG) for efficient waste management and waste-to-energy (WtE) generation in the context of growing urban South Asia. Focusing on Bangladesh, India and Pakistan experiences, the paper reveals that even though much progress has been done in the urbanisation in the selected countries, the process of waste management (mainly municipal solid waste) has not been effective due to low level of local inclusion. As a result, the WtE generation potential has not been realised to its fullest. In addition, it has been argued that institutional and social reforms are extremely important for strengthening the CEG, and it will eventually lead to effective and optimal WtE generation in the urban cities of the selected South Asian countries for green transition and urban sustainability. Finally, an integrated solid waste management framework has been formulated for policy implications in South Asia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09441344
Volume :
30
Issue :
26
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Environmental Science & Pollution Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163914824
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-27152-5