Sanaa: Yemen's Ministry of Administration, Local and Rural Development held a workshop on Monday to discuss ways to promote investment in waste recycling and improve waste management practices. Opening the event, Deputy Minister Nasser Al-Mahdhar highlighted the importance of coordination among relevant authorities to develop solutions for waste management and expand investment in recycling, saying such efforts could help reduce environmental pollution and support the national economy.
According to Yemen News Agency, the workshop, attended by Deputy Minister Ahmed Al-Haij, examined several topics, including data collection and analysis, assessment of the current condition of landfill sites, and reviews of local and international experiences in waste recycling investment. Participants also reviewed a report on the number of landfill sites across governorates and districts, their operational readiness, infrastructure needs, and the legislative and legal frameworks governing waste recycling.
The workshop concluded with participants emphasizing the importance of conducting comprehensive field assessments of landfill sites, including their number, capacity, and condition, to support the preparation of future studies, programs, and implementation plans.