J-PRISM Progress Report - SPREP

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Japanese Technical Cooperation Project for Promotion of Regional

Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries

J‐PRISM Progress Report

May 2013

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Table of Contents Regional Activities Update ........................................................................................................................ 3

Federated States of Micronesia* .............................................................................................................. 6

Fiji* ........................................................................................................................................................... 10

Kiribati* ................................................................................................................................................... 21

Marshall Islands* .................................................................................................................................... 25

Palau* ...................................................................................................................................................... 28

Papua New Guinea* ................................................................................................................................ 31

Samoa* .................................................................................................................................................... 34

Solomon Islands* ..................................................................................................................................... 38

Tonga* ..................................................................................................................................................... 43

Vanuatu* ................................................................................................................................................. 47

* Contents of country activities update was drafted by Counterpart Organization in each country, and

compiled by the Project Office.

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Regional Activities Update

1. Overview of J‐PRISM Regional activity from Sep. 2012 to Apr. 2013

Two years has passed since the J‐PRISM started in February 2012. Overall, J‐PRISM regional activities have been implemented and progressing moderately. Highlighted issues are followings. Especially relating to Regional Output 1, J‐PRISM has conducted a variety of regional trainings/workshops/demonstration with assistance of J‐PRISM member countries, which benefited capacity development of all participants from member countries on landfill management and 3R. To play up the importance and challenge of waste management in Pacific Island Countries (PICs), J‐PRISM supported some project member countries to attend the Fourth Regional 3R Forum in Asia

held in Ha Noi, Viet Nam from 18‐20 March 2013, which is a high level Forum co‐organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)/Government of Viet Nam, Ministry of the Environment of the Government of Japan (MoEJ), and the United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) to promote 3R, proper waste disposal, and resource efficiency. In the Forum, representatives from Fiji, Tonga and Palau were invited to share their good practices of 3R such as separate collection/composting/clean school program in Fiji, landfill rehabilitation/recycling in Tonga, and Container Deposit Fee Program in Palau at a Parallel Round Table Dialogues. Of special note was that because of a big presence of PICs in the Forum, the title of the Forum declaration was changed into “Ha Noi 3R Declaration – Sustainable 3R Goals for Asia and the Pacific”, and the forum decided to be called for as “Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific” from next year. In addition, responding to disaster waste caused by Cyclone Evan in December 2012, JPRISM conducted two pilot projects on post disaster waste management, one was in Apia, Samoa and the other was in Lautoka, Fiji. In Samoa, incorporating 3R waste management applications to manage the generated waste to reuse materials, the amount of waste to be delivered to final disposal was reduced. In Fiji, J‐PRISM assisted Lautoka City Council in shredding green waste generated by the Cyclone in order to reduce the burden on a disposal site in Lautoka.

2. Update on each Regional Output

Output Progress of Activities

from September 2012 to April 2013 Activities to be implemented

up to March 2014

1. Human Capacity on SWM is strengthened through trainings and workshops

2nd Project Steering Committee Meeting held on 4th September 2012 in Noumea, New Caledonia

Sub‐regional training on 3R conducted in Fiji in collaboration with the Shibushi project from 19‐23 November 2012

Sub‐regional training on landfill management held in Yap, FSM

3rd Steering Committee to be held in Samoa in September

Mid‐term Review to be conducted from the end of August to mid September to report at the S/C meeting

A regional training on 3R to be conducted in Palau to share its successful experience of CDL

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries from 18‐22 February 2013

Training in Japan on solid waste management in Kobe, Kitakyushu, Tokyo, Yokohama

A group of C/Ps (including 1 JOCV) from Nadi, Fiji visited Kiribati to assist in conducting workshop for developing a Clean School Program.

Assisted in funding 5 countries (PNG, Marshall Islands, FSM, Tuvalu and Tonga) attending Regional 3R Forum in Vietnam in March 2013

Pilot projects for post disaster waste management conducted in Samoa and Fiji

fee program in October A regional training on landfill

to be conducted as a rehabilitation demonstration in Pohnpei, FSM in June

A regional OS&H Training in waste collection/landfill in collaboration with ILO

A regional training for improvement of access road to be conducted in Chuuk in February 2014

Training in Japan on solid waste management in Kobe (Kansai) & Kitakyushu

Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific to be held in Indonesia in early 2014

2. Waste management options for atoll are studied

Demonstration on landfill management is conducted in Marshall Islands (Prof. Matsufuji) in March 2013

SPREP is pllaning to start a research and a pilot project under a separate initiative in 2013.

3. Standardized waste audit program is developed

There have been a number of waste audit conducted applying the method in the WHO textbook (Guides for Municipal Solid Waste Management in PICs) which was used for JICA training in the past.

Compilation of all the waste audit reports to be done in the first half of the period in 2013.

A draft new SWM guide/manual will be developed in collaboration with SPREP based on the WHO SWM Guide (1996) by the end of JFY 2013

4. Regional network among PIC countries is strengthened

3 newsletters (1 issue of Pacific WasteLine and 2 issues of J‐PRISM Flash) were edited and disseminated.

Detailed information on the progress will be uploaded on J‐PRISM web‐site in the first half of the 2nd reporting period.

The first donor coordination meeting will be held in the latter half of the 2nd reporting period, once the idea is approved at the 23rd SPREP Meeting.

5. Regional system to monitor the RS2010‐2015 is established

Monitoring Mechanism was proposed at the 23rd SPREP Meeting for approval, but was turned down.

SPREP will submit the 24th SPREP Meeting again a revised proposal for approval.

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J‐PRISM Steering Committee Meeting in Noumea,

New Caledonia in September 2012

The Fourth Regional 3R Forum in Asia held in Ha Noi, V

Nam

J‐PRISM 3R Regional Training in Fiji in November 2012

Pilot Project on Disaster Waste Management after Cyclone Evan in Samoa

Demonstration and training on improvement of

dumpsite in Majuro

J‐PRISM Newsletter “FLASH”

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Federated States of Micronesia

Counterpart Organizations Office of Environment and Emergency Management

Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority (KIRMA)

Pohnpei State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Chuuk State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Yap State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Chuuk Department of Public Works

Yap Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Pohnpei Office of Transportation and Infrastructure

Kosrae Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DT&I)

1. Overview of your country’s J‐PRISM activity from Sep. 2012 to Apr. 2013

JPRISM activities throughout the Federated States of Micronesia have progressed since the last reporting. The publication of JICA's activity on Waste Audit Research reflected the current status of each state's generated solid waste from households based on measurements of weight and volume on a daily basis. The current generated solid waste in the FSM suggest that there is still much to be done in terms of landfill construction, maintenance of existing landfill/dumpsites, monitoring of waste disposal, collection, water testing, leachate, recycling, and awareness programs. Additionally, based on JPRISM experts' Time and Motion study, the current states' disposal and collection system needs to be enhanced in order to minimize waste. Based on these preliminary reports, efforts to minimize waste has been enhanced through some accomplishments in the waste disposal and collection system, landfill maintenance and construction, and awareness programs. Awareness programs continue to play a key role in educating the public and with the assistance of JPRISM, waste awareness is now widespread through the means of verbal and non‐verbal literature and media.

2. Update on each project activity



up to March 2014

Awareness Raising Kosrae published its 3R's booklet including CDs that were sent to state EPA offices for sharing purposes.

Pohnpei's awareness programs have been conducted in schools in collaboration with CSP.

Chuuk continues to educate its populace through community based workshops and meetings in collaboration with Women's groups and the Youth.

Yap 's Waste Literature and

Upcoming Waste awareness throughout the states will revolve around disseminating waste themes and educating the public about segregation. Emphasis is being made on involvement of students/youth and the community.

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries activities have been published. Additionally, awareness posters have been utilized in public areas, schools, and government agencies.

Landfill Construction Kosrae's Landfill (Fukuoka method) continues to be treated, improved upon, and well managed.

Pohnpei's proposed landfill site in Palikir, Sokehs is still pending due to lack of funds, but plans for a rehabilitation pilot project on the current dumpsite in Dekehtik has materialized. This project will guide the state on its landfill site management.

Chuuk's current dumpsite has been maintained/improved with new fencing and the installation of dykes.

Yap's landfill construction is progressing.

All states aim to improve existing dumpsites/landfill by either applying the Fukuoka Method or maintaining their dumpsite

Solid Waste Management Strategy and its action plan

Kosrae is expected to implement some of its objectives as outlined in its SWM plan.

Pohnpei's SWM Plan is in final draft stage.

Chuuk's SWP Plan has been endorsed.

Yap's action plan is awaiting final endorsement.

States continue to implement necessary activities as outlined in their plans.

Waste Collection system Two compactor trucks were donated to Kosrae from the Japan Embassy. These trucks provide collection service to the four municipalities.

Collection services in Pohnpei are active in three out of six municipalities. One municipality charges residents, while the other municipalities service free of charge.

Chuuk is progressing with its "Horn Collection" system servicing four municipalities. It is hoped to expand its collection service to the remaining municipalities. Additionally, a

The Waste Collection system is improving in all states, even though their progress has been impeded by some factors. Efforts to improve existing dumpsites and landfills are underway.

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries request for additional public bins has been made. Currently, there are 21 bins assigned to each corners of the commercial center of Weno.

Yap has distributed recyclable material type trash bins to private schools, public schools, government agencies, the community college, and the airport.

3. Good Practice to share with other J‐PRISM countries

Awareness raising activities and information sharing among the key players across the FSM states continue to progress and is enhanced through involvement of youth and the community. Involvement of students/youth and the community has expanded to a level where they collaborate with the Government and its partners in their efforts to minimize waste through public activities such as presentations, workshops, and trash‐a‐ton events.

Caption 1: JPRISM's landfill training Caption 2: Kosrae's 3R Literature/CD

Caption 3: Waste Composition Survey: Community Involvement

Caption 4: Yap signed grant contract for construction of disposal cell and leachate pond for new landfill

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Caption 5: Pohnpei's Landfill Survey Caption 6: Joint Coordinating Committee

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Fiji

Country (State*) Republic of the Fiji Islands

Counterpart Organizations* Department of Environment

Department of Local Government

Lautoka City Council

Nadi Town Council

Ba Town Council

Sigatoka Town Council

Tavua Town Council

Rakiraki Town Council

1. Overview of your country’s J‐PRISM activity from Sep. 2012 to September. 2013

J‐PRISM in Fiji has is operating on a full scale basis now from 2012 as JICA’s other project “Waste Minimization and Recycling Promotion Project in Fiji” had been conducted in Lautoka and Nadi until March 2012. The activities have been executed in the Ba Town Council, Sigatoka Town Council and Tavua Town Council as the target municipalities in the 2nd year. The project has also expanded to Rakiraki Town Council and followed by Central and Northern Divisions within the four years project time span. However, to note there has been a change of priority in target areas. Next target area for JPRISM work is now aimed at the Central Division with the North being the last. So far, progress of the project in Fiji, especially in Ba, Sigatoka and Rakiraki is well under way while Tavua is moderate. Of special note is that 6 J‐PRISM monthly meetings have already been conducted among several local governments in the west of Viti Levu under the initiative of Department of Environment in order to share experiences and exchange ideas in terms of promoting better waste management. In addition, LCC and NTC have contributed to receive a number of visitors and missions from neighbor J‐PRISM counterpart countries to have them observe their activities of waste minimization, waste recycling and dumpsite management (including waste data collection system using weighbridge). Finally, Fiji through the Department of Environment hosted the 1 week Regional Training for the project from November 19th‐23rd November 2012. This was also the last training to be conducted. All council counterparts in the West played an active role in dissemination of information to fellow regional and local participants on better waste management practices through 3R.



from September 2012 to date

Activities to be implemented

up to March 2014

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Follow up of

implementation of 3R Strategy

Department of Environment West Office has conducted the 6th

J‐PRISM monthly meeting on the 7th of May, 2013, in which targeted councils presented an update on the current program of work in place and future activities to be implemented

Department of Environment had

organized all logistics for the Regional Training on 3R from the 19th‐23rd of November 2012 at Nadi

Draft 3R Guideline that has been agreed

to be referred as the draft 3R Policy has

been submitted to SPREP for review in

March. The Department is targeting for

cabinet’s endorsement on the 3R Policy

in fourth quarter this year

The Department is also taking the lead role in steering the JPRISM Monthly meetings with Western council counterparts

Department of Environment will be funding each council in the Western Division $250.00 each to assist in the Awards of the Clean School’s Program 2013

Department of Environment took the

responsibility of paying for the registration fees (which was exemted) under the Ministry of Education – Fiji Teacher’s Registration Board for all council counterparts. This will allow council officers to enter schools, assist, and teach students on 3R activities and to introduce the Clean School’s Program for the year 2013

Lautoka City Council Recyclable Collections LCC has so far sustained the 3Rs activities

Separate collection of recyclables

Monthly meeting to be held periodically on a rotational basis around the councils and the Department.

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries sustained.

Developed recycling calendar from

August 2013 – July 2014 with financial

assistance o JPRISM Project

Compost & Market Green waste Collection

213 compost bins were

sold/supplied/setup as of August, 2013

9 compost bins monitored – kept in

satisfactory condition .Need for more

monitoring

LCC has resolved to sell home compost at

subsidized rate to everyone including

rural residents

Market green waste composting activity

has been sustained

Compost sales is sustained

Sold 1120 kg of compost from January 1,

2013 ( $336.00 )

Sold 6.026 tons of compost from January

2011 worth FJD 2,043.00

Clean Schools Program

Distributed letters to all rural/urban

schools of Lautoka (50 schools) for

teachers workshop

Organized teachers workshop on clean

school competition

Collected recyclables from some schools

during normal recyclable collection days

Awareness talk given by C/P at 7 schools

Vunato Dumpsite Rehab Work

Section 2 is being used for disposal

Total of 26,607 tons of waste disposed

from Jan – December, 2012 (~73

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries tons/day)

101.7 tones of recyclables collected by

waste pickers

Rehabilitation Works in progress for

section 3 and 4 (council approved

$35,000 budget)

Training/Meetings Education & Awareness

Facilitated JRISM Mid Term Evaluation on

August 28, 2013

Facilitated visit by STC C/Ps with JPRISM

Expert Yurie san on September 3, 2013

Conducted 3R awareness for staffs of

Makans Drugs

Presentation at Pacific Islands

Development Forum at Denarau on

August 6, 2013

Facilitated visits to VDS by Tilak High

School, Arya Samaj Primary School, Lovu

Sangam School, USP

Facilitated visit by Nauru C/P in July

Facilitated JICA Press Tour on August 29,

2013

MHS Rouhit K Singh attended JPRISM/ILO

WARM Workshop in July, 2013

Heavy Machinery operator Anjay Kumar

attended Shibushi Training in Japan in

July 2013

C/Ps gave 3R awareness talks to 7 schools

Nadi Town Council

Recyclable Collections

Collection of recyclables continued as our

routine activity as per 2013 Calendars for

the different areas

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Compost/ Market Green waste Collection

6 bins sold since the last meeting

15 composters monitored


1st monitoring concluded in June, 2013 – Clean Schools Program

2nd monitoring continued from July and

concluded in August, 2013

J‐Prism arranged counterpart Ms Itiram

from Nauru to visit Council on Clean

School Program

Training/Meetings, Education & Awareness

A series of meeting was conducted with J‐

PRISM experts on the progress of our

project

Prepared both Organizational and

Individual report as per request by

JPRISM review team.

Visit by Ms Mamiya Shinobu for review of

activities

Sale of Eco‐bag has continued from the

office

The bags were also purchased by the JICA

Fiji office

For the year ending 2012, 505 bags were

sold. (August 2012 launching). As of

today, total of 1094 bags have been sold

A submission has been made to the

Ministry using the Public Sector

Integrated Project (PSIP) form to seek

government approval for the

development of this site for landfill

A meeting was convened with Director

Environment and SPREP with NTC to seek

SPREP’s assistance in conducting a

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries feasibility study for the proposed Landfill

site

Conducted presentation on Clean School

Program and Proper Waste Management

System to the Global Vision International

Presentation was made on the Ridge to

Reef program at Denarau on Clean

School Program

Ba Town Council Clean School Program

Council Health Staff had organized a one day workshop for Teachers at the Council Hall for Clean School Program on the 19th of March from 8am to 2pm

9 participant schools

• Ba Sangam College & Primary

• St. Theresa’s Catholic School

• Namosau Methodist School

• Rarawai FSC School

• Ba Muslim Primary School

• Kamil Muslim College

• DAV College & Primary

• Xavier College

• AryaKanyaPathshala

1st monitoring to all the schools about their progress of the program from 10th June to 3rd July

FSC Rarawai primary school had the environmental event on 5th July

JICA volunteer had a lesson of art and

craft with snack wrappers on 10th July at

Namosau Methodist school

We had 2nd monitoring to all the schools

about their progress of this program from

25th July to 10th August

JICA volunteer had 2nd lesson of art and

craft with snack wrappers on 8th August

at Namosau Methodist school

Recyclable Collections

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries started to collect the reused pet bottles

with Waste Recyclers Company Training Market Master (Ashween) attend the

Waste Minimization training in Shubishi

City from 15 – 31/7/13

Work Supervisor (Ramesh )attend a

training in Samoa from 6‐15/7/13 based

on OHS in the land fill site

Sigatoka Town Council Compost/Market Green waste Collection Market Green Waste composting is

continuing with the help of OISCA

international. Market green waste is

being taken by Sigatoka Town Council to

OISCA three (3) times a week, on

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

mostly by the council vehicle, or by a

hired carrier on unavailability of the

council vehicle

Since May 2013:

– 8.350tons of Green waste has been transported to OISCA as of 31st August, 2013 – 400kg of compost has been received from OISCA as of 31st August, 2013 Clean Schools Program The Clean School Program was halted

after March 2013 due to the renovation

works in schools, lack of work force, and

technical expertise.

The Sigatoka Town Council welcomed its

new Volunteer in August this year. Mr.

Koki Takano joined the council on 2nd

August, 2013. The new volunteer would

be with the council for a period of two (2)

years

Sigatoka Dumpsite Rehab Work

The Sigatoka Town Council worked with

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries J‐PRISM consultant Mrs. Yurie to

formulate a Solid Waste Flow and draft

plan, which includes dumpsite

improvement. It was proposed by Mrs.

Yurie that a similar plan to that of

Lautoka City Council’s Vunato dumpsite

improvement be followed. The Sigatoka

Town Council is currently working on

documentation for the above works

including the Environmental

Management plan

According to the Solid Waste Flow made

by Mrs. Yurie, based on the findings and

report of the JICA volunteer Ms. Makie

Ozawa, 70% of the waste dumped at the

Sigatoka Municipal Dumpsite comes from

the Hotels along the Coral Coast

(Sigatoka). In light of the above, the CEO

and SA of the Sigatoka Town Council will

be submitting the finding of our

consultant and volunteer at the monthly

meeting of the Coral Coat Hoteliers

Association, to get their view on the

project to implement 3R activities in their

hotel

The monthly meeting of the Association

will be held on 10th September 2013,

while the presentation is expected to be

made at the end of the month

Rakiraki Town Council


2 Schools have been approached to

participate in the Clean Schools Program.

These include Ra Special School and

Rakiraki Methodist Primary School.

Currently, both schools are reusing PET

bottles as main source of material

Compost & Market Green waste Collection

Composting of market green waste is

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries challenging, as there is no suitable site to

conduct composting. US volunteer has

taken all green waste to conduct compost

using hospital yard. However, data

collection and preliminary testing’s still

ongoing with assistance from Ms Keiko

Kani

Tavua Town Council


Clean Schools Program kick started in 4

schools (2 secondary/2primary) however

teacher student interest/participation

still not strong

Council have offered to pick separated

waste from schools for disposal to avoid

burning

Council staff to conduct a follow up

meeting with participating schools to

reflect progress of program (late

September)

Council will put aside funds in 2014 budget to cater for a full time officer to look after JPRISM activities for the council

Training Program on 3R Regional Training Program executed on the 19th – 23rd of November 2012. Invitation was also extended to Rural Local Authority counter parts. These included Ra Rural, Korovou and Macuata Rural Local Authorities. The basic idea was to rope in Rural Local Authorities so that 3R activities could be carried out along boundary of work, as council boundary is very limited

Department of Environment staff had been part of the 3R Training in Shibushi City, Japan. Mere Komailevuka was part of the 2012 program whilst Mere Leba was part of the 2013 program

3. Good Practice to share with other J‐PRISM countries if any

Other countries can tap into creating extra financial avenues by making use of waste materials for example making of eco bags from leftover materials. Council’s commitment to the project has progressed really well. Since its launching from August 2012, 1094 bags at $5 each has been sold

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries altogether making $5470.00. Not only such project minimizes waste however, it recognizes raw talent put to good use in addition creating self‐employment.

4. Photos

Caption 1:Regional Training on 3R held in Nadi, Fiji

19th‐23rd November, 2012

Caption 2:JPRISM monthly meetings – 3rd Monthly

Meeting @ BTC Chambers (31st October 2012)

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Caption 3: Evaluation of JPRISM Project by Mamiya‐san

@ NTC Chambers

Caption 4: Awarding Ceremony of Clean Schools

Program 2012 for Lautoka schools at LCC Chambers

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Kiribati

Counterpart Organizations Environment and Conservation Division (ECD), Ministry of Environment, Land and Agriculture Development (MELAD)

Agriculture and Livestock Department, Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development

Betio Town Council (BTC)

Teinainao Urban Council (TUC)


In general, J‐PRISM activities in Kiribati are progressing moderately in line with the plan of operation and project design matrixes which were agreed at the 2nd Joint Coordinating Committee’s (JCC) meeting held on 30th January 2013. All activities have been coordinated very well with other donor projects such as the Urban Development Program (UDP) funded by New Zealand High Commission through a solid waste management partnership comprising of key stakeholders from both the Government and Private Sector and Home Garden Project by Taiwan Technical Mission. This partnership discusses all project activities and progress made with the aim of establishing a sustainable solid waste collection system including the use of organic materials as compost.




up to March 2014

Household waste, especially organic waste is minimized through establishment and promotion of compost (recycling of organic waste)

Educational materials promoting separate collection of organic wastes prepared

BTC started shredder operation in September and continue its operation a few times every month

Compost workshop was organized in February, inviting farmers, business people and NGOs who already made compost

To conduct the 3nd baseline survey (public opinion survey) in order to get the data for indicator 1‐1 & 1‐2 (used for the interim evaluation)

To promote waste separation further through community meetings co‐organized by ECD and ALD in cooperation with councils

To develop the use of wood chips

Community awareness on solid waste is improved.

Radio program promoting the use of organic waste as compost was prepared and aired though BPA radio

Teachers’ Workshop was organized for primary school teachers in order to start Clean School Program

Clean School Program started with 5 primary schools

To support 5 primary schools to implement their action plans under Clean School Program, encouraging other schools to participate in the program

To implement communication strategies

Others 2nd JCC meeting held Agriculture and Livestock

To support JICA Interim Evaluation Survey Team

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Department joined JCC

Conducting the 2nd Capacity Assessment

To conduct the 3rd Capacity Assessment

To organize the 3rd JCC meeting


We are still advancing some of the project key activities hence it is too early at this stage to share any good practices etc. However one thing that we anticipate to share at later stages of the project is how to operationalize the shredding of the organic materials (mainly from plants) and their use as compost material on a sustainable basis including other practical options for the community to use. Again it is too early at this stage to make predictions on how this would work but it is something that we would work on it in close partnership with both TUC and BTC councils with guidance also from Agriculture and Livestock Department as part of this project. We would like also to mention the good initiative by students from Abaunamou Primary School who have applied already the 3Rs concept as part of the school activity (refer to photos 7‐12 below). The school has made ornamentals objects from waste items including a small garden mainly of flowering plants which can be a good example to other schools to follow. The school has creatively made cushion from empty rice bags that contains plastics mainly from used ice‐bags and packed goods for students to sit on them during class.

4. Photo

Caption 1: shredder operation at Betio landfill site Caption 2: green waste collection

Caption 3: Teachers’ Workshop Caption 4: Teacher’s workshop

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Caption 5: compost making at Aratokotoko school Caption 6: compost workshop

Caption 7: Students reading about compost and

3Rs

Caption 8: Empty rice bags with plastics and used

ice‐blocks bags inside them to provide cushion

when student sits

Caption 9: School garden with flowering plants Caption 10: Decorative objects made from waste

items

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Caption 11: Bag of rice with used iceblock‐bags

Inside them to provide cushion for student to sit

on

Caption 12: PET bottles ready for Kaoki Maange to

generate income

Caption 13: School garden using compost material Caption 14: Segregation of waste items using

green bags

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Marshall Islands

Counterpart Organizations Ministry of Public Works

Ministry of Foreign Affaires

Office of Chief Secretary

Office of Environmental Planning and Policy Coordination

Ministry of Education

Ministry of Health

Ministry of Resource and Development

Environmental Protection Authority

Majuro Local Government

Kwajalein Atoll Local Government

Majuro Atoll Waste Company (MAWC)

Marshall Islands Conservation Society


The 2nd Joint Coordination Committee of J‐PRISM was held in RMI on February 28, 2013.

The draft NSWMS was almost completed in June 2012 through the JICA/SPREP joint workshop. 3R education in schools was launched in 2012. Training program on improvement of dumpsite was conducted on March 4‐5, 2013. 2. Update on each project activity



up to March 2014

The NSWMS is implemented.

The draft of NSWMS was almost completed.

NSWMS is finalized and action plans are implemented.

Recycling system is improved in Majuro.

Recycling points at schools and communities was increasing in Majuro.

Resale items on site, such as paper fuel, compost, flower pot, were increasing.

Exported resources are increasing.

These efforts is strongly promoted in cooperation among counterparts and JICA volunteers.

Composting System is improved in Majuro.

Creating Compost have been successfully launched and carrying out.

These efforts is strongly promoted in cooperation among counterparts and JICA volunteers.

School ‐ based recycle system is introduced in Majuro.

Three model project school were selected.

Education materials, booklet and video materials, were developed.

Education on 3R in school was launched.

Continue and expand efforts on school based recycle system.

Enhancement for collaboration among stakeholders, such as MOH, EPA, MAWC, JICA volunteers and others.

SWM system is improved JICA expert conducted brief Kal Gov targets capacity

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries in Ebeye survey on SWM in November,

2012. Kal Gov prioritized five actions on

improvement of SWM. A counterpart working Ebeye

attended to training program on improvement of dumpsite on March 4‐5, 2013.

development on planning and survey, establishing action plan.


Education materials, booklet and video material, were developed and launched education on 3R in model project school. This effort is based on good cooperation and collaboration among EPA, MAWC, and JICA volunteers. Production of paper briquette is one of success practice and this effort is good reference for other Pacific Island Countries.

4. Photos

Caption 1: Work shop on NSWMS on June 18, 2012 Caption 2: Paper briquette, one of example on

recycled products

Caption 3: Screen‐shot of video material on 3R Caption 4: Education on 3R in Elementary School

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Caption 5: Teacher training on 3R Caption 6 Recycle bins in school

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Palau

Counterpart Organizations Solid Waste Management Office, BPW‐MPIIC

Palau Environment Quality Protection Board (EQPB)

Solid Waste Office, Koror State

Division of Environmental Health, MOH


Overall activities are progressing but slower than expected. PEEC committee is inactive due to lack of participation of members, however, the new acting Director for Bureau of Public Works (J‐Prism project Director) have instructed the PEEC to reorganize and get new members on board. The plan is to meet with all Directors involved in PEEC and get their support and commitment for PEEC membership. Once reorganized, the new PEEC will develop its action plan before August 2013 and start implementing the plan.



from September 2012 to April 2013 Activities to be implemented up to March 2014

Beverage deposit fee program (sustainable financing system) is enhanced

Implementation of the program is continuing. Progress report is submitted to the Director of Bureau of Public Works.

Meet with Ministry of Finance to discuss the monitoring system of the revolving fund.

Continue implementation Annual reporting Workshop on recycling

program in Nov. 2013

National Solid Waste Management Plan (NSWMP) is approved by the Government of Palau and revise the action plan for 2012‐2016

Implementation of the action plans continues

No revisions on March 2013

Implement action plans Explain NSWMP and action

plans to the new Minister

Awareness raising on 3R is enhanced

No activities for PEEC due to lack of participation by members

PEEC to reorganize and invite new members who are committed and get supports from relevant agencies

Meet with MPIIC Minister and create a Solid Waste Steering Committee to oversee SWM activities and funds, especially the PEEC programs. The committee will be chaired by the Minister.

Final landfill site is improved

Construction of M‐dock landfill extension project. The project is 90% complete.

Estimate the life of the landfill when project completes.

Continue operation and

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Find new landfill site

Training program on 3R/ recycling program is developed

Planning for the Recycling Workshop is in progress. The workshop will be held in November 2013.

Continue planning for the Workshop.


Since the recycling program on beverage container started, we have been able to extend our national landfill and purchased a bulldozer. Total fund we have used out of the recycling fund is about $500,000.00 + US. Since Oct. 2011 when the redemption center opened until March 2013, we have redeemed about 28,059,225 beverage containers and about 28,788,288 beverage containers were imported to Palau.

4. Photos

Caption 1: Slope formation extension covered with

Soil, and maintenance road.

Caption 2: Slope formation using on‐site waste

before covering with clay soil

Caption 3: Slope formation extension of M‐dock

landfill.

Caption 4: Person bringing containers for

Redemption, 5 cents each.

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Caption 5: Redemption Center receiving redeemed

Containers.

Caption 6: Storage area for redeemed containers.

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Papua New Guinea

Counterpart Organizations Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC)

Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM)

Department of Health (DOH)

National Capital District Commission (NCDC)

University of PNG – School of Natural & Physical Science


From September 2012, the Baruni Dump Upgrade cell formation exercise was conducted under the supervision of the JICA Regional Expert – Faafetai Sagapolutele. Had 2nd JCC Meeting followed by the establishment of the Project Management Unit and appointed personnel to take charge of the Project Management Unit after much delay. Project had a Teleconference at the PNG JICA Office with the Project Office to update on the project. Project Team has finalized the project design and costings. Revised and amended the Project Plan of Operation and included a new sub output activity on the promotion of the 3Rs. Currently on planning for implementation on a pilot basis at selected sites. (schools). Preparation for Construction is on track but is delayed due to unavailability of surveyor to survey the site (Baruni Landfill site).




up to March 2014

Solid waste disposal facility is improved.

Final design and costings are finalized.

Draft Environment Permit Application still with Dept. of Environment & Conservation. A number of attempts to get information on the delay were to no avail.

Procure and mobilize resources and materials.

Actual construction to begin by June 2013 and continue through to 2014.

A new Contractor has been accepted in principle for the management of the disposal site.

Orientate the contractor on the daily roles and responsibilities and the project purpose, before the execution of the contract proper in May 2013.

Supervise and monitor contractor’s performance in managing the site while construction takes place.

Continue construction of the landfill site as per design.

Monitor progress and compile report.

Waste Collection in Port Moresby is improved.

New contractors have been contracted for the collection and transportation of waste in the City Domestic waste including one for the Commercial Waste as

Monitor and evaluate the contractors’ performances.

Undertake waste time and motion study to assess the efficacy of the contractors.

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Undertake time and motion studies.

Analyze data and generate report

Analyze data and generate a report to form the basis for the development of NCDC Waste Management Plan.

Capacity of Planning and Monitoring of Solid Waste Management in Port Moresby (National Capital District) is increased.

Revised and amended the Project Plan of Operation and included a new sub output activity on the promotion of the 3Rs.

Undertake waste characterization studies.

Analyse data and generate report to form the basis to develop a Waste Management Plan for NCDC.

Currently in planning stage for implementation on a pilot project basis at selected sites (schools).

Monitor and evaluate result.

Develop roll out plan and roll it out to all schools throughout the city.

Develop a waste management plan for NCDC.

Adoption of waste plan by DEC and NCDC Management.

Implement and monitor the waste management plan.


PNG Government Department – National Planning & Monitoring very helpful in assisting the Project Management Unit for the use of procedures and templates to access funds and reporting procedures. Should encourage all relevant Government Departments to follow suit.

UPNG Academics very helpful and are also willing to assist when called upon including the use of students for data collection and compilations.

Teleconference with the Project Office on matters relating to the Project during the absence of JICA Expert instead of waiting for the expert and J‐PRISM Project Office staff to come to the project site – country.

4. Photos

Caption 1: The above photo was a common sight

At Baruni before the Cell formation exercise ‐

Caption 2: A site briefing by Regional Expert Faafeta

and Academic Dr Frank Griffin before the cell forma

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Caption 3: Cell formation exercise underway with

Cell bunds at the background.

Caption 4: Completed Cells formed with cell bunds

mounds.

Caption 5: Situation at the Site after delay in construction.

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Samoa

Counterpart Organizations Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (DEC, PUMA)

Ministry of Health

Ministry of Finance

National University of Samoa

Pacific Recycle Company


The highlight for this reporting period is the completion of construction and installation of the weighbridge system at Tafaigata landfill. A ground breaking ceremony for the construction was conducted in September 2012 followed by the construction works. Training was conducted by experts for MNRE staffs in regards to the operation including an introduction to the software to be used. The construction took at least four months and was completed in December 2012. Tropical cyclone Evan, a category 3 cyclone, smashed into Upolu on the 13 December 2013 with winds of

up to 150km an hour. It also brought along heavy rains resulting in unprecedented flooding devastating

thousands of people in the Vaimauga district and other areas. In the Vaimauga West District, 95

households were destroyed with 789 people affected.

Due to impact of the cyclone, a Post Disaster Clean‐up pilot project was formulated in a very short time frame assisting those who affected. The objectives and operation of the project was based on the lessons learnt from the similar operation after the Tsunami in 2009.




up to March 2014

Waste Minimization measures and practices are introduced and implemented in the urban areas.

A waste characterization study was planned for October 2012 but was reschedule to July 2013 due to busy schedule.

A demonstration Time and Motion Study was conducted in June 2012 as part of training for staff with assistance provided by J‐PRISM office.

Waste minimization pilot project plan has been revised to include the five collection zones in the urban area.

A PPP document with the existing

Planned to conduct waste characterization surveys at other urban area zones commencing in July 2013.

With experiences gained from a dialogue program in Japan, the staffs are now continuing conducting Time and Motion surveys for the five urban zones.

Schedule to finalize the proposal plan and submit for approval by September 2013. This will in line with the revision of waste collection contract services TOR to include the collection of recyclables.

Will work in collaboration

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries recycling operator has been developed to pilot the segregation and collection of recyclables within the urban zones.

Development of a Regulation for CDL is rescheduled to 2015 upon ascertain critical data from the pilot project.

A formal PPP with PRC is already developed.

Community’s visits and talks were implemented in the past two years focusing at the Vaitele area.

A team was allocated to review the Plastic Bags Prohibition on Importation Regulations 2006.

with Pacific Recycle Company on a PPP with a mutual interest providing a win‐win solution for both parties.

Schedule for approval in September 2013.

Rescheduling consultations and awareness of pilot project in November 2013 during the National Environment Week then continue on to 2014.

Instructions for amendments have been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Office for finalization. Consultations on the amended regulations will be conducted once it is approved by Cabinet.

Tafaigata is operated as a Regional waste disposal facility with improvement at Vaiaata landfill.

Already produced a draft Tafaigata Landuse and Development Plan in 2012 with some revision recently done to it.

Already enforce measures to control waste pickers by issuing them with ID cards to enter the landfill.

Enforcement segregation of incoming commercial waste was implemented last year at the landfill.

Signs were partially installed at the landfill.

Installation of an Electronic Waste Recording system at Tafaigata was completed and commissioned in January 2013.

Access road at the Vaiaata landfill has been completely tar sealed. A survey was conducted for a

To be finalized and approved by MNRE this year.

Enforcement on‐going.

Enforcement on‐going.

Continue this year. The system is now on trial

to familiarize the staff to its operation and to ascertain appropriate fees per weight for each identified waste categories. Minister’s approval of new rates later this year.

Completed design layout

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and cost estimates to be forwarded for approval and funding thus construction to commence this year.

Experiences and lessons learnt are shared.

Production of newsletter not yet implemented.

A number of visits were hosted and accepted by the section both local and international.

Most of the staffs attended regional and international trainings on various programs on solid waste.

Schedule to produce issues every six months beginning this year.

Continue assisting future visits and missions.

A proposed training on Occupational Health and Safety to be held in Samoa this year.

3. Good Practice to share with other J‐PRISM countries if any***

As mentioned above, the scenario of Tropical cyclone Evan which affected Samoa in December 2013 made used of the lessons learnt from similar scenarios in the like of Samoa’s Tsunami in 2009 and flooding in Ba in 2012. The pilot clean‐up was unique as the waste minimization approach was implemented with the 3Rs concept. Implementing this methodology reduces the costs and time. For instance, the actual operation was schedule for 10 full days, however, applying appropriate measures resulted in significant reduction of operation to 6 days. It is intended to mainstream this methodology into our National Disaster Respond Plan.

4. Photos

Caption 1:Recovering of Recyclables during

pilot clean‐up.

Caption 2: Team briefing.

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Caption 3:During clean‐up operation. Caption 4:After clean‐up operation

Caption 5:MNRE CEO spoke on behalf of Government

Of Samoa during weighbridge ground breaking.

Caption 6: Taule’ale’a and Amano breaking the

Ground for construction works begins.

Caption 7: Hon. Tuilaepa S. Malielegaoi delivering

His keynote address during weighbridge opening.

Caption 8: His Excellency Yasuaki Nogawa spoke on

Behalf of the Government of Japan during opening.

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Solomon Islands

Counterpart Organizations Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology (MECDM)

Ministry of Health & Medical Services (MHMS)

Ministry of Culture & Tourism

Honiara City Council (HCC)

Western Provincial Government (WPG)


The J‐PRISM team has been engaged in a number of activities as of Sep 2012 last year which includes the

following:

1. Two reps from the SI counterparts attended the 2nd Steering committee meeting in Noumea where

we received the “Best Counterpart team of the year 2011” award.

2. Both the Honiara and Gizo team have regular meetings to review the progress of implementation of

activities.

3. A 3R School Survey was conducted on the 9th of August 2012 in 10 schools within Honiara provide

baseline data for clean school pilot project. A report of the school survey was produced and

presented at the school teachers’ workshop.

4. An initial 3R School Teachers workshop was held on 12th of September 2012 to introduce the 3R or

Clean School program to the teachers.

5. A recycling survey and hearing survey conducted in August and November to look at the feasible

options for management of recyclables by distributing questionnaires’ to the recycling companies. A

summary report of the recycling survey using questionnaires was also presented during the

teachers’ workshop.

6. An in‐house time and motion study held at Honiara to train the counterparts on how to conduct a

time and motion study. This was followed by a small scale time and motion study conducted in

November in Gizo with the assistance of the JICA Expert.

7. The Solomon Team also had the privilege of having Mr. Ogawa from Nishinomiya city in Japan to

visit us and give advice on how we can improve the waste collection system.

8. Counterparts from Solomon attended waste management trainings in Japan and Fiji to enhance

their skills in solid waste management.

9. The PER for Ranadi dumpsite has been drafted and reviewed, however not yet finalized because of

some outstanding issues that has to be met to ensure it complies with the Environment Act 1998.

10. A demonstration of the rehabilitation process was undertaken on the 23rd‐25th January at the

Ranadi dumpsite. Main works of the demonstration includes leveling of the surface of the site and

constructing embankments to partition the areas into cells. Currently the Dumpsite is being divided

into 6 cells and ongoing work has been done to it to maintain it.

11. The Second JCC meeting was held on the 30th of January 2013 and new members such as the

Project Director and Project Manager were endorsed during this meeting. Furthermore the plan of

operations was reviewed and endorsed.

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries 12. January 31st, JICA and MLAH, HCC and MECDM held a meeting to discuss the land ownership of the

dumpsite. The resolution was that HCC would submit an application for four plots of land to secure

for the Honiara Dumpsite. Up till now, we are still waiting for the results of the application

13. Preparation for the Clean School Teachers’ workshop has been progressing however due to the

school teachers’ strike, we were not able to implement it, but we have to reschedule the activity.

14. 3R Communication Strategy was signed by senior officials, printed and distributed to counterparts.




up to March 2014

1. 3R activities are practiced in Honiara and Gizo

Honiara waste characterization study is finalized and ready for printing

Honiara Incoming waste vehicle survey report finalized and ready for printing

3Rs communication strategy printed and distributed to counterparts

Installation of Voicemail (3R’s messages) on all incoming Phone calls to MECDM Printing and setting up of Billboards at 3 locations promoting 3Rs message in Honiara

Quarterly Waste Management News letters were issued

Zoning survey was conducted for Gizo

Questionnaire survey and hearing survey for recycling enterprise was conducted both in Honiara and Gizo

Small scale Time & Motion study conducted in Honiara and Gizo

3R pilot projects: Action plan for 3R clean school program and home composting developed.

School survey was conducted in 10 schools in Honiara

Initial teachers workshop was held in September 2012

Environmental Education Program on how to utilize waste materials

Print and distribution of waste characterization report

Utilization of reports for further activities

Full scale Time & Motion study in Gizo and Honiara

Identification of recyclable materials as candidate for 3Rs pilot project

Revision of the Action Plans for Clean School Program and Home Composting

2. Waste disposal system is improved in

Draft rehabilitation plan of Ranadi dumpsite was developed

Finalize the PER for Ranadi and submit to the Director for

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Honiara and Gizo Initial works for rehabilitation of

Ranadi dumpsite were implemented

Regional exchange on the job training for staff on landfill operation was conducted

approval and issuing of development Consent

Finalize the Rehabilitation plan for Ranadi Dumpsite

Implementation of full scale rehabilitation of dumpsite

Development of operation manual for Honiara and Gizo and Dumpsites

Training for landfill operation at Ranadi landfill

3. Lessons and experiences learnt are disseminated in Solomon Islands

Skills that counterparts had learnt during training were shared in the counterpart meeting.

Activities for this output will begin July 2013


Some of the lessons learnt during the implementation of this project are: 1. Commitment and Teamwork:

It is important that all counterparts make a commitment to allocate some of their time to engage in project activities. Amidst our busy schedule and other responsibilities that we have in our respective organizations it is vital to do so because the project is not here to stay. Therefore to ensure the sustainability of the project after its completion, counterparts has to be proactive, passionate and work collaboratively, not depending on one person to take the lead in all activities otherwise what we have been working so hard for during the 5 years will not last after the project exits.

2. Budgetary allocations: Our respective organizations have to realize that Solid waste management is a priority therefore we have to make budgetary allocations each fiscal year to assist us in the implementation of activities. If we rely on JICA for all the funding then we won’t be able to continue with the progress that they have initiated.

4. Photo

Caption 1: Gizo Small‐Scale Time‐and‐Motion

Study conducted in November 2012

Caption 2: Alpha Metals, a scrap metal recycling

Company visited during Recycling and Hearing

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries survey in November 2012

Caption 3: Mr.Ogawa visit Honiara and Gizo

Project site

Caption 4: School teacher’s workshop held in

Honiara in September 2012

Caption 5: Landfill demonstration/training Caption 6: Composting training with women;

composting and Recycling Demonstration at Gizo

by Kouhei, JOCV based at Western Province

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Caption 7: Satoshi , JOCV based with HCC

Educating school students on environment and

teaching them how to utilize waste materials

Caption 8: Zoning investigation of Gizo town led by

J‐PRISM team and student volunteers in Gizo

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Tonga

Counterpart Organizations

Ministry of Lands, Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MLECCNR)

Ministry of Health (MoH)


Activities for; Output 1: 1.1 Ongoing investigation at the existing disposal site by MoH and MLECCNR 1.2 Approved of the rehabilitation plan for EIA procedure from MLECCNR, EIA Unit. 1.3 Completion of the 1st water quality monitoring of Kalaka water treatment and surrounding environment with satisfaction results (in Feb. 2013). 1.4 Rehabilitation of Kalaka dumpsite facility was completed and successful launched of

Kalaka Rehabilitated Dumpsite for Vava’u District in Feb. 2013. Proper operation and maintenance are ongoing.

1.5 Operation manual for Vava'u rehabilitated disposal site was drafted in Feb. 2013. 1.6 Training for site operation and maintenance of Kalaka dumpsite is ongoing through on‐

the‐job training. Output 2: 2.1 Ongoing preparation of Garbage Collection Plan through Pilot Project plan. Community

Waste Minimization (3R) system is being also integrated. 2.2 Designed of recycling station in the community under pilot projects in collaboration with

local NGO. Output 3: 3.1 The financial plan was drafted as a part of Solid Waste Management Plan for Vava’u, and

discussed with Vava’u Solid Waste Management Steering Committee and Vava’u Development Committee.

3.3 Pilot of Clean School Programme is ongoing.




up to March 2014

1. Improvement of the existing solid waste disposal facility and operation in Vava’u

Kalaka Disposal site operate on the new management and procedures with more understands by the users.

Basic policy of rehabilitation plan for Kalaka final disposal site was developed. It was also included in draft SWM Plan.

EIA implementation for Kalaka Rehabilitation approved by MLECCNR in Oct. 2012 and the rehabilitation work proceed in Oct. 2012.

Rehabilitation completed and launched in Feb. 2013

Water monitoring Observation conducted by MoH and MLECCNR on a regular basis.

Water quality monitoring

accomplished by March 2013

and future plan for quarterly

basis depend on available

sampling and testing facility

(water test lab in Tongatapu)

Operation and maintenance

manual revise and implement

accordingly. .

Monitoring from February

2013 onward

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manual was developed and its training held a week after the launching in Feb.2013

TV program which guides how to use the rehabilitated dumpsite was created and still broadcasting.

Solid Waste Calendar designed, printed and distributed to schools, communities, offices and business of Vava’u District and few to Tongatapu.

2. Solid waste collection service in Vava’u is improved.

Followed up on Pilot Project sample selected from 4 communities after consultations and awareness based on the drafted solid waste management plan

Assisted with the 4 communities solid waste management plan as they all in different capabilities and weaknesses with their planning

Monitored and evaluated on current solid waste collection service of MoH, business and communities for finalization of garbage collection plan for Vava’u District.

1. Follow up on the Implementation of Pilot Project Plan that proceeded according to their own community base system 2012 and assist with those that still planning to proceed before 2014.

2. Finalization of Garbage Collection Plan and implement pilot project in 2013.

3. Expansion of garbage collection system to the whole Neiafu area gradually.

3. Framework and system for long term solid waste management in Vava’u is established.

Introduced the project to the Vava’u Development Committee in which under Ministry of Internal Affairs and they showed willingness to support the project when required.

2nd JCC meeting was conducted in Vava’u for the 1st time in February 2013)

Clean School Program pilot with total of 6 schools and few other schools developed their own activities and have requested the project monitoring, but all have the same objectives of proper waste management and minimization in communities through young generations.

2. Finalize the Solid Waste Management Plan for Vava’u and present to the Vava’u Solid Waste Management Steering Committee and Development Committee for their approval, commitments and involvements.

3. Clean School Program accepts and practice to at least 10 schools in Vava’u District

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries 3. Good Practice to share with other J‐PRISM countries if any***

More support from all level of Government, Business, Communities and Institutional to the solid waste management issues especially when the Government support comes from high level. From Tonga SWM project we approached the Vava’u Development Committee for financial support of Rehabilitated Kalaka Dumpsite after the project rehabilitated our Kalaka Dumpsite and they approved with a request of more update from Solid Waste Management. Moreover, the solid waste management capacity of local staff of MoH and MLECCNR they extend their skills from solid waste management to liquid waste by composting the sludge with green waste from the solid dumpsite in which make spaces for the Kalaka Dumpsite but also assist the tiny open sewage the Vava’u district use for liquid waste. Clean school program with preschools is more effective then the primary and secondary level but we believe that this is the way forward to influence the very young age for clean village and environment for any island in the future approaches of solid waste management.

4. Photos

Caption 1: Mottainai Project presentation during the

2nd JCC Meeting in Vava’u Caption 2: part of the J‐PRISM, JICA, MoH and

MLECCNR team after the Kalaka Dumpsite

officially launching.

Caption 3: MoH boys conducting the rehabilitation

work (with direction of Mr Faafetai) now

protecting the air/water Pipe with coral stones.

Caption 4: staff from MoH, MLECCNR and J‐PRISM

expert conducting the water test at the

surrounding environment of Kalaka Dumpsite.

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Caption 5: HE. Dr Mr Kazuchika HAMURO,

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of

Japan to Tonga and Deputy Prime Minister of

Tonga, Hon Samiu T Vaipulu cutting the ribbon on

the gate bar to the Rehabilitated Kalaka Dumpsite

official launching of Kalaka.

Caption 6: one of the calendars design and

distributed to schools, communities and offices in

Vava’u and few to Tongatapu.

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Vanuatu

Counterpart Organizations Vanuatu Government (Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation)

Department of Public Health

Department of Agriculture

Port Vila Municipal Council

Luganville Municipal Council

Lenekal Municipal Council


(1). Luganville

A large scale compost bin for the Luganville market has been installed and is now operational. The market will be the first in Vanuatu to compost its own organic waste and will eventually compost all the organic waste from the Luganville Market.

A new business house waste collection fee was introduced on May 17th. Businesses have been analyzed and categorized into large, medium and small waste generators, they will then be charged accordingly. Large 75,000 vt per year, medium 52,000vt per year and small 13,000vt per year. This is to help recover collection and disposal costs as the property taxes are not able to cover this cost anymore.

The Draft Sanma Province and Luganville Municipality Waste Management Plan 2013 – 2016 was completed at the end of 2012. Consultation for the draft waste management plan is scheduled for the week of June 3rd. The consultation will run separate workshops for residents, business, NGO’s and Government Departments

A briefing paper was presented to Sanma Provincial Government and Luganville Municipal Council regarding implementation of a pre‐paid rubbish bag, to ask for permission in principle to continue with this initiative. As a result the tender document for the supply and distribution of the official pre‐paid bags is almost complete and will be ready for publication in the papers etc once the by‐law has been approved. The by‐law for the pre‐paid bag has been drafted and is now being assessed by the state law office.

(2). Port Vila

The Business waste characterization survey was conducted in march 2013

Market waste survey was conducted in May 27 – June 3 2013. Final report for Port Vila’s waste characterization (Household, Business, and Market) will be made available by July 5 2013.

Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) was held in Port Vila on March 11 2013, which saw all Vanuatu J‐PRISM counterpart members came to endorse work plan for fiscal year 2013 plus endorsement of new counterpart members.

(3). Lenakel

Counterpart Mr. Tom Nalau came to Port Vila to attend the in‐country training for waste characterization from 30 May – 3 June 2013

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up to March 2014

Waste disposal amounts in the urban and peri‐urban areas are reduced through minimization mechanisms.

Undertake business waste characterization studies for Port Vila

Undertake market waste survey for Port Vila

Luganville began their large scale market waste composting

Lenakel waste characterization survey

Market compost for organic wastes

Pre‐paid bag collection system for Port Vila and Luganville municipalities

Implementation of business house collection system for Luganville municipality

Establish and implement collection systems for metals, bottles and organic wastes in Port Vila

Consultation on the draft National Solid Waste Minimization Strategy (NSMS)

Existing waste disposal sites (Bouffa and Luganville) are improved

Luganville has chosen three proposed sites to undertake survey for landfill construction

Bouffa Landfill Manager, Mr. Amos Mathias provides advice to Luganville counterparts on their proposed landfill construction

Preliminary and technical investigations to occur between June and September. EIA to be completed. Funding options to be investigated. Landfill design process to be commenced.

Capacities for waste management at the national and local government level are enhanced

In‐country training on waste characterization was conducted in Port Vila for the Lenakel counterpart member on June 2013

Conduct training for waste collection operators/handlers


Business waste collection system for Luganville municipality

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Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries 4. Photos

Caption 1:The large scale compost bin installed at

Luganville market

Caption 2:Compost bin in operation at Luganville

Market

Caption 3: Port Vila Business waste

Characterization study, 6 March 2013

Caption 4: Vanuatu JCC meeting in Port Vila, 11

March 2013

Caption 5: Port Vila Market Waste Survey June3

2013

Caption 6: Lenakel Counterpart, Mr. Tom Nalau

came to Port Vila to attend a 5 day In‐country

training for waste Characterization.

J-PRISM Progress Report - SPREP

Documents

Transcript of J-PRISM Progress Report - SPREP