Reimagining urban systems through community-driven approaches that reduce pollution and extraction, protect public health, and advance circular models rooted in reuse, repair, and shared responsibility.
GAYO supports Korle Bu vegetable farmers
AMA and GAYO join forces to tackle Accra’s waste crisis
GAYO holds Ecopreneur Summit and Training for youth in waste management
This work track focuses on improving urban air quality by addressing key pollution sources linked to waste management and broader urban systems. Within the Zero Waste Cities portfolio, clean air interventions prioritize diverting waste away from open burning, dumpsites, and other uncontrolled disposal methods, particularly organic and plastic waste, which contribute significantly to air pollution. The track includes air quality monitoring and data generation, community sensitization on the health and climate impacts of air pollution, and behavior change efforts to discourage open burning and indiscriminate waste dumping. A core component of this work involves policy engagement with Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to strengthen, enforce, and operationalize local bans and bylaws on open burning and improper waste disposal. Through advocacy, stakeholder coordination, and institutional capacity building, this track supports the integration of clean air priorities into local governance, contributing to healthier urban environments and more sustainable waste systems.
