Africa
GAIA's partner groups in Africa are not only grappling with legacies of persistent pollution, but also with toxic health and environmental threats from contemporary waste and development problems. Learn more.
In the Spotlight
Space for Waste Pickers in Solid Waste Management
A meeting of waste pickers from around the world was held in April of 2012 in India. Participants with common experiences were able to share their successes, strategies, challenges, ideas, and mutual support. This video highlights what was learned.
July 3 is International Plastic Bag-Free Day
The Fundacio Prevencio de Residus i Consum, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives / Global Anti Incinerator Alliance (GAIA) and partner organizations invite you to join the International Plastic Bag-Free Day on July 3, 2012 by organizing activities to raise awareness on the excessive use of single-use plastic bags.
EU is investing in toxic waste projects in developing world, GAIA claims
by Les Roopanarine, The Guardian
May 16th, 2012
by Les Roopanarine, The Guardian
May 16th, 2012
The EU is threatening waste-pickers' livelihoods and backing projects that may actually increase emissions, says report
Special Screening of Trashed film at Cannes
UK filmmaker Candida Brady's documentary Trashed, featuring actor Jeremy Irons looks at the growing global crisis of trash, highlighting how human health and the environment are threatened by the pollution from burning and discarding waste. Trashed will receive a special screening at the Cannes film festival, which runs from May 16-27.
Celebrating Community: GAIA 10 Report Offers Snapshots of First Decade
GAIA’s first decade ended in December 2010—and we spent 2011 putting together stories and images to share a snapshot of the alliance’s collective work.
GAIA’s values include taking the time to appreciate one another and to celebrate our success and work together. We hope this report, “GAIA 10: 10 Years of Community Action for Zero Waste Solutions,” will be an opportunity for collective reflection and celebration.
Waste Pickers and Allies at COP17
Once again, the Global Alliance of Waste Pickers and Allies participated in the annual UN Climate Summit (COP17) and related events in Durban, South Africa, which gathered politicians, private sector investors, NGOs, and social movements from all over the world to discuss and agree on solutions to stop climate change.
