UNIT: City-Wide Strategy and Planning for Solid Waste Management - Corporate LMS

UNIT: City-Wide Strategy and Planning for Solid Waste Management

6 modules
4.9
Beginner to Intermediate

Build city-wide capacity to plan, implement, and monitor solid waste management (SWM) programs. This unit takes you from long-term visioning and SMART targets to data-driven strategy design and action planning—grounded in the Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) hierarchy and proven municipal casework.

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City-Wide SWM Strategy Course

Course Overview

Plan for the long term. Prioritize per ISWM. Convert strategy into action.

Effective SWM demands a city-wide strategy—clear vision, measurable targets, reliable data, and accountable action plans. In this unit, you’ll learn to align stakeholders, analyze the current state, choose interventions per the ISWM hierarchy, and monitor implementation through practical frameworks and a real-world case study.

Learning Objectives

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Differentiate short-term fixes vs. long-term SWM planning

Assess risk, resilience, and budgeting impact across horizons.

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Apply the ISWM hierarchy to strategic choices

Prioritize reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery, and safe disposal.

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Co-create a vision with SMART targets

Engage stakeholders and translate ambition into measurable outcomes.

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Design strategy and convert it into executable action plans

Use data, M&E frameworks, and case insights to drive delivery.

Course Curriculum

From vision to monitoring: a structured pathway for city-wide SWM

6Modules
18Lessons
5Exercises
Module 1: Introduction and Foundations
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Welcome & Course Overview
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Presenter Introduction
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Core Learning Outcomes
Module 2: Long-Term Planning in Solid Waste Management
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Risks of Short-Term Planning
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Benefits of a Long-Term Strategy
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Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Hierarchy
Module 3: Vision and Target Setting
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Creating a Vision Statement for SWM
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Setting SMART Targets
Module 4: Formulating a Strategy Plan
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Situational Analysis and Data Collection
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Identifying Key Challenges and Opportunities
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Core Components of an SWM Strategy Document
Module 5: From Strategy to Actions
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Developing Actionable Implementation Plans
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Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks
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Case Study: SWM Strategy Plan 2017–2025
Module 6: Summary and Conclusion
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Recap of the Strategic Planning Process
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Final Q&A
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Course Wrap-Up