ABOUT
The Zero Waste Academy, organized by GAIA/BFFP Africa, is a capacity-building program, with its roots stemming from the Asia Pacific region, aimed at equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement zero waste solutions in their communities.
This academy serves as a training platform for climate advocates, practitioners, and policymakers who wish to enhance their understanding of waste management and methane abatement.
Participants will learn best practices and develop actionable strategies for waste reduction and sustainability.
The academy will cover a variety of topics, including movement building for climate action, waste picker integration, waste characterization, composting, and how to develop effective waste collection strategies.
This platform is designed for a diverse group of participants, including practitioners, civil society organisations, municipal environmental officers, and public and private institutions interested in methane abatement strategies in solid waste management.
Students FAQ
Accessing Moodle Cloud & Course Materials.
1. How do I access Moodle Cloud?
Visit our Moodle Cloud site login page: https://zerowasteacademyafrica.moodlecloud.com/login
2. How do I log in to Moodle Cloud?
Use your username (name & surname in lowercase) and the password provided to you during registration.
Trouble logging in? Click “Forgotten your username or password?” on the login page to reset it.
3. Where can I find the presenters’ videos and slides?
Once logged in, select [2025] GAIA/ BFFP Africa Zero Waste Academy from the Dashboard or My Courses section.
Videos and slides will be listed under each session or topic, usually titled with the presenter’s name or session title.
Formats may include video links, or embedded presentations.
COURSE SYLLABUS
📌 Module 1: Movement Building & Advocacy Understand the principles of zero waste, explore existing campaigns, and discover how to mobilize communities for impact.
📌 Module 2: Waste Characterization & Data Collection Analyze the composition of waste and learn how data collection drives effective waste management solutions.
📌 Module 3: Choosing the Right Waste Management Approach Explore sustainable methods like composting, recycling, and plastic reduction to choose what works best for your community.
📌 Module 4: Developing Effective Collection & Segregation Strategies Design and implement efficient waste collection and segregation systems to streamline waste handling.
📌 Module 5: Scaling, Monitoring & Evaluation Learn how to scale zero waste projects, track results, and ensure long-term sustainability through effective monitoring.
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