UN Workshop on Integrated Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Regional Technical Workshop on Strengthening Integrated Solid Waste Management Policies and the Circular Economy will take place from March 10 to 12, 2026, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Organized by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, ECLAC, IDB, and the Ministry of Environment, the workshop aims to address challenges in transitioning to a circular economy in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Key topics include the development of roadmaps, metrics, and governance. The Dominican Republic has advanced its circular economy initiatives, including the strengthened General Law on Integrated Management of Solid Waste and the Duquesa Landfill Technical Closure Project. The workshop will assess progress and identify areas for cooperation among participating nations.
