Our SWAP Partners
Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) implements France’s policy on international development and solidarity. Composed of Agence française de Développement (AFD), in charge of public sector and NGO financing, research and training on sustainable development, its subsidiary Proparco, dedicated to private sector financing, and soon Expertise France, a technical cooperation agency, the Group finances, assists and facilitates transitions towards a fairer and more resilient world. AFD Group also offers training in sustainable development (at AFD Campus) and other awareness-raising activities in France and in its intervention territories.
With our partners, we are building shared solutions with and for the people of the Global South. Our teams work on more than 4,000 projects in the field, in the French Overseas Departments and Territories, in 115 countries and in regions in crisis. We strive to protect global public goods – promoting a stable climate, biodiversity and peace, as well as gender equality, education and healthcare. In this way, we contribute to the commitment of France and the French people to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Towards a world in common. »
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Meet the SWAP Islands
- Fiji
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Country
Capital
Region
Land
Fiji is an island nation with 18,274 km² of total land area. ,
The nation of Fiji is comprised of over 300 islands, although only 110 of those are actually inhabited. Viti Levu (10,429 sq km) and Vanua Levu (5,556 sq km) take up 87% of the total land area.
Fiji is composed of large mountainous islands, which are largely of volcanic origin, such as Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, and numerous small volcanic islands, low-lying atolls and elevated reefs.
Population
894,961 people (Pacific Community Statistics for Development Division Population Estimates and Projections - 2020) with annual population growth of 5.2%
Approximately 75 % of the population lives on Viti Levu and 18 % on Vanua Levu. The rest of the population is split across the remaining inhabited islands, with populations ranging from just one or two people through to 25,000 people.
11% of the population live in Suva
Language
English, Fijian, Hindi
Economy
Agriculture, clothing, fisheries, forestry, tourism and sugar (production and export).
GDP/capita 2019: $6,176
Human Development Index (HDI) 2019: 0.746 / HDI ranking: 93
Climate
Mild tropical climate with plentiful rain under prevailing conditions
Natural disasters
Potential natural disasters that Fiji could face are cyclones, flooding and landslips.
The predicted climate change and sea level rise could have profound consequences for some urban centers, agriculture and coastal development.
Waste Management Source: PacWaste Plus Project Snapshot
The amendment of Fiji’s Public Health Act in 2018 enabled the expansion of garbage collection services, initially limited to municipal boundaries to all rural communities. There are several recycling companies established in the country, but challenges remain with providing incentives for local communities and collection services for recyclables. The major challenges in providing effective waste management in Fiji includes high operation costs associated with garbage collection services, remote location of communities, increasing waste generation and location of approved disposal sites.
For more information about Waste Management and Legislation in Fiji
Overview of waste legislation in Fiji (Source: PacWaste Plus Programme): https://www.sprep.org/publications/stocktake-of-existing-and-pipeline-waste-legislation-fiji
Environment Management Act 2005 (as at January 2021):
https://www.laws.gov.fj/Acts/DisplayAct/2576
Latest National Solid Waste Management Plan in Fiji - Fiji National Solid Waste Management Strategy 2011-2014:
https://doefiji.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/nswms_2011_-2014.pdf
Waste Amount & Composition Survey – SUVA & LAUTOKA – FIJI – Phase 2
What does the SWAP do in Fiji?
Marine Debris Management
Fiji will benefit from technical and financial support to implement a Marine Debris Management Pilot Project.
SWAP Focal Point
Ms Sandeep K. Singh - Director
Ministry of Waterways & Environment
Levels 1 & 2, Bali Tower, 318 Toorak Road
PO Box 2109
SUVA, FIJI
Phone: (679) 3311 699
Fax: (679) 3312 879
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mowe.gov.fj/
- New Caledonia
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Country - Territory
France – New Caledonia
Capital
Region
Land
18,576 sq km
Archipelago composed by the main island of Grande Terre, the Loyalty Islands, the Chesterfield Islands, the Belep archipelago, the Isle of Pines, and a few remote islets, divided into three provinces. The North and South Provinces are on the New Caledonian mainland, while the Loyalty Islands Province is a series of islands off the mainland
Population
271,407 people (2019)
Language
French, Kanak languages
Economy
New Caledonia has one of the largest economies in the South Pacific.
New Caledonia's economic dynamism is linked to its subsoil resources. New Caledonia holds between 20% and 30% of the world's known nickel reserves.
GDP/capita 2019: $34,780
Human Development Index (HDI) 2019: 0.789
Climate
The climate is tropical, with a hot and humid season from November to March and a cooler, dry season from June to August.
The tropical climate is strongly moderated by the oceanic influence and the trade winds that attenuate humidity.
Natural disasters
Potential natural disasters that New Caledonia could face are: cyclones, forest fires, waves, heavy rain and storms, flooding, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, and high winds.
New Caledonia is particularly exposed to the consequences of climate change: rising sea levels, coastal erosion, land salinisation and even submergence, increased intensity of extreme weather events, etc.
Waste Management
Source: ADEME
Waste management in New Caledonia has long consisted of burying waste in landfills, sometimes illegally.
Since the 2000s, policies to upgrade household waste management have been implemented in the territory, with the aim of reducing the quantities of waste produced and promoting reuse, sorting, recovery and recycling.
Thus, actions to upgrade and structure the waste service are underway, aiming to set up collection and treatment infrastructures that comply with standards.
For more information about Waste Management in New Caledonia
Overview of existing waste management systems:
https://nouvelle-caledonie.ademe.fr/expertises/dechets
All the studies conducted by ADEME (Ecological Transition Agency) on waste management in New Caledonia are available at: https://nouvelle-caledonie.ademe.fr/mediatheque/dechets-environnement-economie-durable-et-circulaire
What does the SWAP do in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia will benefit from the training program. It is also involved in the project to provide technical support, particularly in the area of sustainable financing.
Used Oil Management
Several representatives of New Caledonia spoke at the Deep Dive Event on Used Oil Management held on 16 November 2021 as part of the 3rd Clean Pacific Round Table. These interventions enable attendees to be informed about the regulatory, financial and technical provisions existing in New Caledonia regarding used oil management. The French video recording of this thematic session is available Here.
SWAP Focal Point
Ms Ilaisanne Lauouvea - Chargée de coordination locale
Batiment A, 7 avenue Paul Doumer
98800 NOUMEA
NEW CALEDONIA
Phone: (687) 250046
Fax: (687) 250047
Email: [email protected]
- Samoa
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Country
Capital
Region
Land
Samoa is an archipelago of nine volcanic islands.
The island nation has a land area of 2,831 km².
Population
192,126 people (Pacific Community Statistics for Development Division Population Estimates and Projections - 2020).
Savaii Island and Upolu Island are the two main inhabited islands, with populations of approximately 44,000 and 67,000 respectively.
Language
Samoa, English
Economy
Agriculture, tourism, manufacturing
GDP/capita 2019: $4,324
Human Development Index (HDI) 2019: 0.715 / HDI ranking: 112
Climate
Samoa is a tropical island, that is warm and humid all year round with a distinct wet and dry season
Natural disasters
Samoa is vulnerable to natural disasters including cyclones, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and sea level rise. Samoa sits on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ at the meeting of two tectonic plates, exposing its islands to the frequent earthquakes.
Waste Management
Source: PacWaste Plus Project Snapshot
Waste collection services are provided to communities on the four inhabited islands, both urban and rural areas. The services are required to collect twice a week on all collection zones around Samoa including both Manono and Apolima Islands. The private sector provides some recycling services, collecting items such as aluminium and scrap metal for export.
Samoa has a well-developed system of waste management legislation. It has a dedicated Waste Management Act introduced in 2010, which is administered by the Ministry for Natural Resources and the Environment (MNRE). This principal legislation on waste management is complemented by other environmental and planning laws. An analysis of the national waste situation has been undertaken through the National Waste Management Strategy 2019-2023, with identified priorities and action plans. Administration of the Waste Management Act is centralised in the MNRE, although other agencies, such as the Planning and Urban Management Agency (PUMA), play important roles in administering laws relevant to waste management facilities. PUMA sits within the Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure.
For more information about Waste Management and Legislation in Samoa
Overview of waste legislation in Samoa (Source: PacWaste Plus Programme): https://www.sprep.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/waste-legislation-samoa.pdf
https://library.sprep.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/waste-legislation-Samoa.pdf
Waste management Act 2010 (as at 2018):
http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act/wma2010167/
The National Waste Management Strategy 2019-2023 for Samoa is available at: https://www.sprep.org/attachments/VirLib/Samoa/national-waste-management-strategy-2019-2023.pdf
Lessons Learnt/Good Practice in the Pacific - Formulation of National Waste Management Strategy in Samoa
https://www.sprep.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/JPRISM_Good_Practice_Samoa_web.pdf
SRWMA/J-PRISM II - Waste Oil Collection and Storage Pilot Project - Implementation report - Phase I
What does the SWAP do
in Samoa?
Used Oil Management
Samoa will benefit from technical and financial support to conduct used oil management activities. These include:
1) Development of a National Used Oil Management Plan. The following documents were produced as part of the related consultancy:
- Inception Report: https://library.sprep.org/content/contract-conduct-feasibility-study-and-develop-national-used-oil-management-plans-2
- Analysis Report: https://library.sprep.org/content/contract-conduct-feasibility-study-and-develop-national-used-oil-management-plan-samoa
2) Implementation of a Used Oil Management Pilot Project
Marine Debris Management
Samoa will benefit from technical and financial support to conduct marine litter management activities. These include:
1) Coastal Clean-up Activities
SWAP has provided funding supports to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Samoa Recycling Waste Management Association (SRWMA), and Laumei Outrigger Canoe Club to conduct Clean-up campaigns during the International Coastal Clean-up Day 2021.
2) Implementation of a Marine Debris Management Pilot Project.
SWAP Focal Point
Mr. Seumaloisalafai Afele Faiilagi - Assistant Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
SAMOA
Phone: (685) 20410
Fax : (685) 20884
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mnre.gov.ws/
- Solomon Islands
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Country
Capital
Region
Land
The Solomon Islands has a land area of 28,399 km², consisting of six main islands and close to 1,000 small volcanic islands and atolls.
Population
712,071 people (Pacific Community Statistics for Development Division Population Estimates and Projections - 2020).
Malaita, with 173,000 people, is the most populated province, followed by the island of Guadalcanal at 154,000.
The capital, Honiara, is located on Guadalcanal, and is home to 130,000 of its total population.
Language
English, Pijin, local languages
Economy
Agriculture, fisheries and forestry
GDP/capita 2019: $2,374
Human Development Index (HDI) 2019: 0.567 / HDI ranking: 151
Climate
The Solomon Islands is hot and humid all year round, there are two distinct seasons, a wet and dry season.
Natural disasters
The Solomon Islands is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, including cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods and drought.
Waste Management
Source: PacWaste Plus Project Snapshot
Waste management is a challenge for the Solomon Islands, primarily due to the geographic dispersal of the population. Waste collection services are currently limited to accessible areas within Honiara and in a few provincial centres. Urban area waste collection services less than 45% of household waste generated. In rural areas, rubbish collection services are poor, ad hoc or completely absent. As a result, all waste generated in rural areas is managed through burning, burying, and dumping - either on land or in nearby waterways.
The legislative model in the Solomon Islands for managing wastes appears, at one level, to be relatively coherent. It is focused on the Environment Act 1998 that covers most of the priority wastes under a broad definition of waste, and it has objectives that seek to regulate the transport, collection, treatment, storage, and disposal of wastes, and to promote recycling, re-use and recovery of materials in an economically viable manner. The Honiara City Council within its jurisdiction has taken leadership in developing waste management policies and experimenting with new measures. At a provincial government level, however, there are challenges in developing and implementing effective waste management laws.
For more information about Waste Management and Legislation in Solomon Islands
Overview of waste legislation in Solomon Islands (Source: PacWaste Plus Programme): https://www.sprep.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/waste-legislation-solomon-island.pdf
https://library.sprep.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/waste-legislation-Solomon-Islands.pdf
The National Waste Management and Pollution Control Strategy 2017-2026 – for Solomon Islands is available at: https://www.sprep.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/solomon-islands-national-waste-management-pollution-control-strategy-2017-2026.pdf
Lessons Learnt/Good Practice in the Pacific - Establishment of Nationwide Waste Management with Developing Capacity of Local Governments:
What does the SWAP do in Solomon Islands?
The Solomon Islands will benefit from technical and financial support for used oil management, disaster waste management and marine debris management.
Used Oil Management
The Solomon Islands benefits from technical and financial support to conduct used oil management activities. These include
1) Development of a National Used Oil Management Plan. The following documents were produced as part of the related consultancy:
- Inception Report: https://library.sprep.org/content/contract-conduct-feasibility-study-and-develop-national-used-oil-management-plans-1
- Analysis Report: https://library.sprep.org/content/analysis-report-solomon-islands-contract-conduct-feasibility-study-and-develop-national
2) Implementation of a Used Oil Management Pilot Project.
Marine Debris Management
The Solomon Islands benefits from technical and financial support to conduct marine litter management activities. These include:
1) Coastal Clean-up Activities
2) Implementation of a Marine Debris Management Pilot Project.
SWAP Focal Point
Ms Debra Kereseka - Senior Environment Officer
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology
P.O. Box 21, Vavaya Ridge
Honiara
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Phone: (677) 23031 / 23032
Fax: (677) 28054
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mecdm.gov.sb/
- Tonga
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Country
Capital
Region
Land
Tonga is an archipelago comprising 169 islands, of which 36 are inhabited.
The Island nation has a land area of 749 km².
Population
99,780 people (Pacific Community Statistics for Development Division Population Estimates and Projections - 2020).
The main island is Tongatapu, which is home to three quarters of the population. A further seventh of the population resides on the island of Vava’u, with the remainder split across the other inhabited islands.
Language
Tongan & English
Economy
Agriculture, fishing and tourism
GDP/capita 2019: $4,903
Human Development Index (HDI) 2019: 0.725 / HDI ranking: 104
Climate
Warm and tropical, with a wet and dry season.
Natural disasters
Tropical Cyclones, droughts and sea level rise
Waste Management
Source: PacWaste Plus Project Snapshot
There is large variability in the management of waste in Tonga. The islands of Tongatapu and Vava’u receive rubbish collection services provided by the Tonga Waste Authority Limited. However, due to the lack of waste collection services provided to the other outer islands and rural areas, practices of backyard burying and burning is prevalent.
As a result of a substantial reform program undertaken in the mid-2000s, Tonga has dedicated legislation for waste management. This legislation provides a central point of administration for waste management matters in Tonga under the auspices of the Tonga Waste Authority Ltd (WAL).
For more information about Waste Management and Legislation in Tonga
Overview of waste legislation in Tonga (Source: PacWaste Plus Programme): https://www.sprep.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/waste-legislation-tonga.pdf
https://library.sprep.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/waste-legislation-Tonga.pdf
Waste Management Act Cap 32.18 (as at 2016):
https://ago.gov.to/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2005/2005-0011/WasteManagementAct_2.pdf
Hazardous Wastes and Chemicals Act Cap 47.08 (as at 2016):
Lessons Learnt/Good Practice in the Pacific - Waste Management Service Expansion to Outer Islands – Kingdom of Tonga
https://www.sprep.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/JPRISM_Good_Practice_Tonga_web.pdf
What does the SWAP do in Tonga?
Tonga will benefit from technical and financial support for used oil management, disaster waste management and marine debris management.
Used Oil Management
Tonga benefits from technical and financial support to conduct used oil management activities. These include:
1) Development of a National Used Oil Management Plan. The following documents were produced as part of the related consultancy:
- Inception Report: https://library.sprep.org/content/contract-conduct-feasibility-study-and-develop-national-used-oil-management-plans-inception
2) Implementation of a Used Oil Management Pilot Project
Marine Debris Management
Tonga benefits from technical and financial support to conduct marine litter management activities. These include:
1) Coastal Clean-up Activities
SWAP has provided a funding support to the Association No Pelesitiki Campaign to conduct a Clean-up campaign during the International Coastal Clean-up Day 2021.
2) Implementation of a Marine Debris Management Pilot Project.
SWAP Focal Point
Ms Mafile’o Masi - Chief Environmentalist
Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications
Level 4, O.G.Sanft & Sons Building, Western Corner of Taufa'ahau Road and Wellington Road, Nuku'alofa.
P.O. Box 1380, Nuku'alofa
KINGDOM OF TONGA
Phone: (676) 20-100 or (676) 20-113
Fax: (676) 24-861
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mic.gov.to
- Vanuatu
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Country
Capital
Region
Land
Vanuatu is an archipelago consisting of about 83 relatively small, geologically newer islands of volcanic origin. 65 of them are inhabited.
The nation consists of six provinces spread across a land area of 12,199 km².
Population
294,688 people (Pacific Community Statistics for Development Division Population Estimates and Projections - 2020).
The most populous province is Shefa (98,000), which includes Efate Island with the highest population at 82,000. This is followed by Santo in the Sanma province, with 46,000, and Tanna in the Tafea province with 32,000.
Language
Bislama, English, French, local languages
Economy
Agriculture, fisheries and tourism
GDP/capita 2019: $3,115
Human Development Index (HDI) 2019: 0.609 / HDI ranking: 140
Climate
Northern islands it is Hot and rainy all year round, whilst it is tropical for the central and southern islands with a wet and dry season.
Natural disasters
Earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, droughts and volcanic eruptions
Waste Management
Source: PacWaste Plus Project Snapshot
Waste management is a challenge for Vanuatu, primarily due to the geographic dispersal of the population. Currently, the existing system for waste collection is still limited to within municipalities and provincial centres. There is large variability in the volumes of waste in Vanuatu. Urban areas have access to waste collection services. In rural areas, rubbish collection services are poor, ad-hoc or completely absent. As a result, all waste generated in rural areas is disposed of through burning, burying, and dumping - either on land or in nearby waterways.
Until the enactment of the Waste Management Act 2014, Solid waste management was regulated by the Environment and Conservation Act and the Public Health Act. This older legislation still deals with waste in some ways, particularly in terms of conducting Environmental Impact Assessments, potential wastewater issues and public health matters arising from waste management. This older legislation must therefore be read together with the more recent legislation to understand the legislative environment for waste governance in Vanuatu. An analysis of the main national waste situation has been undertaken through the National Waste Management and Pollution Control Strategy and Implementation Plan 2016-2020, which calls for establishment of an inter-sectoral coordination mechanism through the National Waste and Pollution Control Coordinating Committee. At present, a Working Group coordinated by the Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC) oversees implementation of the strategy. This is due for revision and is a potential area for reform.
For more information about Waste Management and Legislation in Vanuatu
Overview of waste legislation in Vanuatu (Source: PacWaste Plus Programme):
https://www.sprep.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/waste-legislation-vanuatu.pdf
https://library.sprep.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/waste-legislation-Vanuatu.pdf
Waste Management Act 2014 (in force June 2014):
http://www.paclii.org/vu/legis/num_act/wma2014167/
National Waste Management and Pollution Control Strategy and Implementation Plan 2016-2020:
https://environment.gov.vu/images/Waste.Management/NWMS-IP%202016-2020.pdf
Lessons Learnt/Good Practice in the Pacific - Capacity Development for Local Governments through Partnership in Vanuatu:
Lessons Learnt/Good Practice in the Pacific on the Development of a user-pay system for waste management service in Vanuatu:
What does the SWAP do in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu will benefit from technical and financial support for used oil management, disaster waste management and marine debris management.
Used Oil Management
Vanuatu benefits from technical and financial support tto conduct used oil management activities. These include:
1) Development of a National Used Oil Management Plan. The following documents were produced as part of the related consultancy:
- Inception Report: https://library.sprep.org/content/contract-conduct-feasibility-study-and-develop-national-used-oil-management-plans-0
- Analysis Report: https://library.sprep.org/content/vanuatu-analysis-report-contract-conduct-feasibility-study-and-develop-national-used-oil
Marine Debris Management
Vanuatu benefits from technical and financial support to conduct marine litter management activities. These include:
1) Coastal Clean-up Activities
SWAP has provided a funding support to the Association Vanuatu Environmental Science Society to conduct a Clean-up campaign during the International Coastal Clean-up Day 2021.
2) Implementation of a Marine Debris Management Pilot Project.
SWAP Focal Point
Roselyn Bue - Senior Officer (Chemical and Ozone)
Ionie Bolenga - Principal Officer – WMPC
Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Ministry of Climate Change & Adaptation
PMB 9063, Port Vila
VANUATUPhone: (678) 25302 | 33430
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: https://environment.gov.vu/
- Wallis and Futuna
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Country - Territory
Capital
Region
Land
142,42 sq km
Wallis and Futuna comprises three main volcanic islands (Wallis, Futuna and Alofi) and a number of tiny islets.
Only 5% of the islands' land area consists of arable land; permanent crops cover another 20%.
Population
11,558 people (2018)
Nearly 72% of the population lives on the island of Wallis and 28% on the island of Futuna.
Lack of economic opportunities has been impelling many young Wallisians and Futunians to migrate.
Language
French, Wallisian, Futunan
Economy
The territory's economy consists mostly of traditional subsistence agriculture, with about 80% of the labour force earning its livelihood from agriculture (coconuts and vegetables), livestock (mostly pigs), and fishing.
GDP/capita 2019: $10,100
Human Development Index (HDI) 2019: 0.763 / HDI ranking: 110
Climate
Wallis and Futuna have a tropical climate marked by two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season.
Natural disasters
Potential natural disasters that Wallis and Futuna could face are cyclones, flooding, tsunamis, landslides, earthquake, and marine submersion.
Waste Management
Source: Service Territorial de l’Environnement
In Wallis and Futuna, the competence of waste management is shared between the Territory and the "circonscriptions" (municipalities). In Wallis, the circonscription is responsible for the daily collection of household waste. In Futuna, this activity is carried out by the Environment Department in collaboration with the circonscriptions of Alo and Sigave following an agreement signed in 2008. The management of the landfills is devolved to the Environment Department, which also handles hospital waste treatment and the implementation of the territorial policy for clean-up operations.
Despite the development of Technical Landfill Centers since 2004, several problems remain: poor public waste collection, presence of unauthorized dumps and absence of waste recycling channels. The equipment of the two CET of the Territory remains insufficient for an ecologically rational management of the waste.
It is worth noting that, in 2017, the Territory introduced a tax based on the polluter-pays principle on imported beverage containers. The “eco-tax” was extended in 2020 to all rigid containers over 200 ml. When a package is returned to the landfill, the 10-franc deposit paid when the product was purchased is returned to the consumer. The Territory also began exporting hazardous waste in 2017 through the INTEGRE project. These operations will be renewed in 2021 to export 40 tons of used batteries and 80 tons of used oil. The current storage conditions of the landfills limit the storage and operating life of the packaging material, hence the need for export operations. However, the risk exists in terms of packaging non-compliance.
The Territory has also banned, from June 1, 2020, the import of plastic bags, which represents a potential for the local market and several circular economy projects are currently underway.
For more information about Waste Management in Wallis and Futuna
Overview of existing waste management systems:
https://nouvelle-caledonie.ademe.fr/expertises/dechets
What does the SWAP do in Wallis and Futuna?
Sustainable financing
Wallis and Futuna will benefit from technical and financial for sustainable financing mechanisms, especially for the design and implementation of a metal waste recovery facility.
Marine Debris Management
SWAP has provided funding supports to the following five Associations to conduct Clean-up campaigns during the International Coastal Clean-up Day 2021: A Vaka-Heke, Foyer Socio-Educatif Collège de Mua lavegahau, Mouvement du Focolare, Vaitupu Village Association, and FALEFĀ O MAKINĪ.
Used Oil Management
Ateliana Maugateau, Deputy Chief of Environment Department, spoke at the Deep Dive Event on Used Oil Management which was held on 16 November 2021 as part of the 3rd Clean Pacific Round Table. She shared with the attendees the difficulties and challenges faced by small isolated islands in the Pacific, and the mechanisms implemented in Wallis and Futuna to manage its oil waste. The French video recording of this session is available Here.
SWAP Focal Point
Ateliana Maugateau
Deputy Chief of Environment Department
Territorial Environment Department
Service Territorial de l’Environnement
BP 294 Mata Utu
98600 UVEA
Wallis et Futuna
Telephone: (00.681) 72 05 98
Fax: (00.681) 72 03 51
Email: [email protected]
Partnerships
The SWAP project will be implemented in collaboration with existing and planned major regional waste management and pollution control projects in order to avoid duplication, optimise investments and build on the lessons learned and outcomes of these other projects. The partner projects with which SWAP intends to collaborate are outlined below.
The impact of waste and pollution on sustainable development in the 15 Pacific countries is taking its toll on the health of Pacific communities, degrading natural ecosystems, threatening food security, impeding resilience to climate change and adversely impacting social and economic development. The Pacific - European Union (EU) Waste Management Programme, PacWasePlus, a EUR 16.5 million programme, and implemented by SPREP will generate improved economic, social, health and environmental benefits by enhancing existing activities and building capacity and sustainability into waste management practices.
Priority Waste Streams
PWP is focussing efforts on the following priority waste streams:
- hazardous wastes (specifically asbestos, E-waste and healthcare waste),
- solid wastes (specifically recyclables, organic waste, disaster waste and bulky waste) and
- Water impacted by solid waste
Participating Countries
PacWastePlus is partnering with 15 countries to deliver positive social and environmental outcomes related to the effective management of waste in the Pacific: the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. The activities are tailored to address the specific needs of each country based on their identified priorities.
PacWastePlus Key Result areas:
- Improved data collection, information sharing, and education and awareness,
- Policies and regulatory frameworks developed and implemented,
- Best practices including enhanced private sector engagement and infrastructure development implemented, and
- Enhanced human capacity.
The Japanese Technical Cooperation Project for Promotion of Regional Initiative on Solid Waste Management, Phase II in Pacific Island Countries (J-PRISM II) is a project under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the period of 2017-2022. The objective of J-PRISM II is to support countries to strengthen the human and institutional capacity development on solid waste management (SWM).
Nine countries are involved in JPRISM II that are: The Republic of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Marshall Islands, Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Republic of Fiji, Republic of Vanuatu, Kingdom of Tonga and Independent State of Samoa.
While each country has its own outputs to achieve the goal, 4 outputs of the regional project have been defined:
- Output 1: Strengthen the monitoring mechanism for solid waste management in line with the "Cleaner Pacific 2025" Strategy;
- Output 2: Organizing and promoting regional cooperation in the Pacific by utilizing regional human resources and sharing lessons learned in the region;
- Output 3: Strengthening Regional Capacity of Disaster Waste Management; and
- Output 4: Enhance of practical and sustainable 3R+Return system.
The Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small-Island Developing States (ISLANDS) Project is a USD54 Million programme funded by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and global Environment Fund (GEF) for the period of 2021-2026. The global programme includes 27 SIDS from the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, and pacific Ocean, as well as Bahamas, Cuba and Dominica. In Pacific region, the programme concerns 14 SPREP Members: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. The activities will be tailored to address the specific needs of each country based on their identified priorities.
The overall objectives of this programme are:
- Establishment of effective mechanisms to control the import of chemicals and products that lead to the generation of hazardous wastes
- Environmentally sound disposal of harmful chemicals and materials present and/or generated
- Implementation of effective circular and life-cycle management systems for harmful materials and chemicals to prevent their accumulation
- Dissemination and application by PICTs of the knowledge generated by the programme
Regionally, the activities will focus on:
- End of life vehicles Management: collection, dismantling, safe disposal of POPs containing parts and recycling
- Healthcare waste technical backstopping facility
- Re-making workshop (pilot activity)
- Mercury free Pacific Campaign
- Youth/community engagement.
The Pacific Ocean Litter Project (POLP) is a AUD16 million programme funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Australian Aid Program for the period of 2019-2026. POLP aims to assist SPREP with the coordination and implementation of the Pacific Regional Action Plan for Marine litter 2018-2025 with the objective of addressing the problem of marine plastic litter in the coastal environments of Pacific Island Countries.
The Project aims to deliver support to Pacific island countries through an integrated approach addressing legislation, policy and planning, increasing consumer awareness and changing behaviour. Thus, five outcomes which will guide project investment:
- Measures, policies or practical strategies to reduce single-use plastics are developed and provided to pilot countries.
- Local and visiting consumers (women, men, girls and boys) are using less single-use plastics and more alternative products.
- Target sectors, companies and businesses adopt plastic reduction measures.
- Alternative products and practices are identified for adoption; and
- SPREP, as the regional lead agency, has the capacity to coordinate the delivery of the Marine Litter Action Plan.
Project funding will provide support, advice and assistance for the Pacific island countries of Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
