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Team Members : Ekaette Tim, Neelam Verma, , Viren

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Problem Summary

Maputo is facing a severe municipal waste management crisis characterized by inadequate waste infrastructure, weak regulatory enforcement, and limited community sustainability education. This crisis leads to environmental degradation, public health risks, and missed opportunities for economic development. Moreover, the city's large youth population—especially young women—remains underutilized in driving community-led sustainable solutions. Without targeted interventions, Maputo risks further environmental harm and fails to build a resilient, engaged community.

Key Stakeholders & Impacts:

Local Communities & Informal Settlements: Suffer from health hazards, unsanitary living conditions, and environmental degradation due to unmanaged waste.
Youth & Educational Institutions: Represent a vital, untapped resource that can lead innovative, community-driven waste management initiatives.
Municipal Government & Policymakers: Responsible for infrastructure development and policy enforcement but constrained by limited resources and weak regulatory frameworks.
Private Sector & Waste Management Firms: Potential partners for modernizing waste collection, recycling, and energy recovery solutions.
NGOs & International Organizations: Can provide technical expertise, training, and financial support by leveraging global best practices.

Success Metrics:

Quantitative:
- Increase waste collection coverage by 30% within two years.
- Achieve a 50% reduction in illegal dumping in identified hotspots.
- Divert 20% of total waste to recycling or energy recovery within three years.
- Reach a 50:50 gender participation ratio in youth-led waste management initiatives.
Qualitative:
- Enhanced public awareness and behavioral change regarding waste segregation.
- Improved community health and environmental quality.
- Empowerment of youth, leading to sustainable job creation and local enterprise.

Solution Summary : “Clean & Green Maputo – Education for Change”

Clean & Green Maputo – Education for Change is a comprehensive, multi-pronged solution that integrates decentralized waste management, sustainability education, and circular economy policies.