About Us

ISWA Lebanon is a non-governmental organization aiming to act as a hub of local professionals, scientists, and practitioners who are active players in solid waste management and related sectors, and who are committed to developing, strengthening, and promoting the solid waste management sector in Lebanon.

These are our core values:

Advocacy

Support responsible and practical environmental initiatives
Collaboration

Provide opportunities for networking and partnerships
Education

Carry out training, certification, and research
Professionalism

Promote high standard of work ethics and competence
Respect

Encourage diverse ideas and opinions

Our Objectives

Support sustainable integrated waste management practices in Lebanon, within the current national legislative framework, and improve environmental responsibility and care for safety and occupational health in the waste management sector.
Encourage technical collaboration between the main actors in solid waste management including non-profit, public and private entities.
Encourage a paradigm shift towards integrated sustainable solid waste management
Expand national capacity and raise awareness in solid waste management.
Create a network of professionals in the solid waste management sector and encourage the exchange of information and experiences