Waste Management - Clean Ocean & Marine litter Initiative in Luanda

About this project

A localized pilot project to tackle key challenges in solid waste management, reduce marine litter, and enhance recycling practices in a coastal area. This initiative aligns with Angola’s National Waste Strategy (PESGRU) and incorporates the recommendations from the pre-feasibility study on waste management in Luanda. The project will focus on two strategic priorities: a) engage coastal community and foster private sector participation to ensure long-term sustainability; b) improve waste collection, reduce plastic pollution and marine litter, strengthen recycling mechanisms, and promote behavioral change through education and awareness campaigns. Project Objectives: • Reduce marine litter by addressing plastic waste pathways. • Improve waste collection efficiency through the introduction of a two-bin waste collection system. The project proposes a differentiated waste system with selective collection points and an integrated collection model. By incentivizing separation at the source and increasing public awareness, the project seeks to enhance the quality and quantity of recyclable waste. Centralized information dissemination will facilitate stakeholder engagement, with a focus on involving the private sector in waste management solutions. • Support community-led recycling and upcycling initiatives. The project supports the transition from landfill to recycling, promoting the growth of the circular economy. It highlights the need for private sector investment in recycling i…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 5Gender Equality
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 14Life Below Water

Published by

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation · Government

Countries

Angola

Sectors

Environmental policy and administrative management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focus

Funded by

Norwegian Government

Implemented by

UNDP - UN Development Programme

Passes funds through

Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Embassies

Published by Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 6 Oct 2025 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NO-BRC-971277882-AGO-23/0004.

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