Zero Waste Academy Africa 2026

The Zero Waste Academy Africa 2026 is a capacity-building training program organized to equip individuals and institutions in Africa with practical knowledge to implement zero waste solutions. It focuses on waste management, methane abatement, and community-based approaches to sustainability, combining theoretical learning with practical applications. Participants gain skills, networks, and tools to design and manage waste systems in their local contexts.

Participants gain practical knowledge of zero waste principles, understanding of methane abatement, skills to design and manage community or municipal waste systems, exposure to real-world case studies, and networking opportunities with climate advocates and practitioners.

Open to a broad range of participants across Africa who are engaged or interested in waste management and climate action, including climate advocates, practitioners in sustainability, policymakers, civil society organizations, and representatives from public or private institutions.

Submit an application through the official Zero Waste Africa platform; the process is described as competitive with shortlisted candidates.