Municipal solid waste (MSW) is produced in every place where humans live, homes, schools, markets, and public spaces. It includes everyday items such as food scraps, packaging, electronics, textiles, and plastics. Over two billion tonnes of MSW are generated every year, and the volume is so huge that if placed in shipping containers end-to-end, they could circle the Earth many times or reach the moon and back.
G20 New Delhi Leaders Declaration
We are One Earth, One Family, and we share One Future. The Leaders of the G20, met in New Delhi on 9-10 September 2023, under the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. They met at a defining moment in history where the decisions they made will determine the future of our people and our planet. It is with the philosophy of living in harmony with the surrounding ecosystem that we commit to concrete actions to address global challenges.
The Climate Dictionary
Climate change adaptation refers to actions that help reduce vulnerability to climate change's current or expected impacts like weather extremes and natural disasters, sea-level rise, biodiversity loss, or food and water insecurity. Many adaptation measures need to happen locally, so rural communities and cities have a big role to play. Such measures include planting crop varieties more resistant to drought and practicing regenerative agriculture, improving water storage and use, managing land to reduce wildfire risks, and building stronger defenses against extreme weather like floods and heat waves.