Strengthen Youth Capacities Regarding E-Waste Management and Resource Circularity (Samsung E-Waste Project)

About this project

Electronic (and electric) waste (e-waste) refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices, encompassing computers, mobile phones, televisions, household appliances, and other products. The rapid advancement of technology and increased consumer demand for electronics have led to a global surge in e-waste generation. In 2019, the world produced approximately 53.6 million metric tonnes of e-waste, with projections indicating a rise to 74.7 million metric tonnes by 2030.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 13Climate Action

Published by

United Nations Development Programme · Multilateral

Sectors

Environmental education/training

Places

Freetown

Funded by

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Implemented by

UNDP

Published by United Nations Development Programme to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41114-OUTPUT-01004459.

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