ISWA International Solid Waste Association is hosting a session at IFAT India on Thursday, 10th September 2026, 12:30–13:30, at the Orange Stage, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, featuring a panel discussion on global agendas, local action, waste, climate, and circularity in India.

The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) is a global, independent and non-profit making association, working in the public interest to promote and develop sustainable waste management. ISWA has members in more than 80 countries and is the only worldwide association promoting sustainable and professional waste management. ISWA's objective is the worldwide exchange of information and experience on all aspects of waste management. The association promotes the adoption of acceptable systems of professional waste management through technological development and improvement of practices for the protection of human life, health and the environment as well as the conservation of materials and energy resources. ISWA is active in a variety of areas, including conferences, meetings, certification programs, information development and dissemination, and technical assistance on a global scale. ISWA is open to individuals and organizations from the scientific community, public institutions and public and private companies from all over the world working in the field of and interested in waste management. Being part of ISWA gives you an unparalleled access to international organizations. Through our Working Groups, we help these international organizations form policy by supplying technical papers and opinions regarding waste practices. ISWA is the only worldwide waste organization, which allows you to net-work with professionals, companies and institutional representatives.

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