More than 300 meet in Togo to discuss waste
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Togofirst
More than 300 officials, specialists and environmental stakeholders met in Kpalimé, Togo, on 26 October 2026 to examine waste-management solutions for African cities and communities. Chaired by Togo’s Environment Minister Dodzi Komla Kokoroko, the meeting also sought to bring African positions closer ahead of COP31, reports Togofirst.
More than 300 environmental officials, experts and civil society representatives took part in a forum on waste management in Kpalimé, Togo, on 26 October 2026. The meeting was chaired by Dodzi Komla Kokoroko, Togo’s environment minister, according to Togofirst.
Participants from Togo and other African countries examined solutions to improve waste collection, treatment and recycling in cities and communities. Local elected officials, parliamentarians, traditional leaders, academics, businesses, development partners and young people took part in the discussions, according to Togofirst.
The forum was also intended to contribute to developing a common African position on waste management ahead of COP31, the United Nations climate conference scheduled to take place in Antalya, Turkey. Discussions focused on the circular economy, which promotes waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
