UN mission monitors waste incineration sites in Tajikistan: ensuring environmental safety and health
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has launched a pilot project to monitor waste incineration sites in Tajikistan, aiming to ensure environmental safety and improve public health. This ambitious initiative is part of UNDP’s efforts to improve waste management practices in Tajikistan, a resource-constrained developing country where waste disposal is one of the main environmental challenges.
Growing concerns over waste production
In recent years, Tajikistan has been grappling with rapid industrialization and urbanization, leading to a significant increase in waste generation. Most waste is dumped in the open or incinerated, posing serious environmental and health risks to nearby communities. The lack of adequate waste management infrastructure contributes to the spread of contagious diseases, while hindering economic development and degrading the natural environment.
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