Join the network

Zero Waste Cities Network (ZWCN) is a coalition that aligns itself to the vision of building a zero waste movement in the region. The network will enable networking, learning and collaboration between members within their cities, countries and across the region. Members represent themselves as local governments, institutions or in their individual capacities.

On approval of your application, you will receive an acceptance email from GAIA AP Secretariat.

Applying as

If you are applying as a local government or an institution, please furnish details of the individual who would be representing the network on behalf of their local government or institution.

Name of your Local Government/ Name of your Department*

City*

State/ Province*

Country*

Gender*

Designation*

Name of the contact person( if you are filling on behalf of the local government representative)

Contact number*

Email address of contact person*

If you are applying as an Institution, please provide the following details.

Name of the organisation*

Website/ Facebook page*

Full Address( with name of city, state, country and pincode)*

Name of the contact person*

Contact number*

Email address*

Is your Local Government, already a part of the Zero Waste Cities Network*

If yes, Name of your Local government

Are you a GAIA member?*

Describe the nature of your organization and the activities it undertakes?* ( only if the answer is No)

Why do you want to become a member of Zero Waste Cities Network?* ( only if the answer is no)

If you are applying as an Individual, please provide the following details.

Full Name*

Gender*

Contact number*

Email address*

Name of your Local Government*

City*

State*

Country*

Is your Local Government, already a part of the Zero Waste Cities Network*

Have you been associated with GAIA before?*

Short Bio*( For any of the above answer option except GAIA member)

Describe the nature of your work and the activities you undertake in the area of waste management independently/ through your organisation ( For any of the above answer option except GAIA member)

Why do you want to become a member of Zero Waste Cities Network?* ( For any of the above answer option except GAIA member)

We believe that waste collection and processing of source segregated waste should be socially just, involving all the actors in the ecosystem and environmentally safe to enable recovery of materials at their highest and best use while minimizing waste sent to dump yards or landfill

We understand that burning technologies, including waste-to-energy, waste-to-fuel, and waste co-processing or co-incineration does more harm than good and should be avoided at all cost.

We recognise that Waste Pickers and Waste Workers are an integral part of the solid waste management ecosystem and therefore we need strong policies that encourage their formal integration to enhance their lives and livelihoods.

We recognise that effective implementation of single use plastic regulations at the local level will minimse plastic leakage into the environment

We understand that producers need to be held accountable so they phase out hard to recycle materials from their supply chain

We recognise that cities and communities need to shift towards creating a shared economy, through reuse, repair, refurbishment and remanufacturing; for a shared goal of waste reduction and local job creation.