Ms. Khadija Ouknine

Cadi Ayyad University
Morocco

Abstract Title: Solid Waste Management in Climate Change Context: A Systemic Review of Developing Countries

Biography:

Khadija Ouknine, 25, is a first-year PhD student in Environmental Sciences, focusing on waste management. She holds a Master’s degree in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a specialization in Environmental Management. Passionate about sustainability and scientific research, she is currently working on a literature review related to her field of study.

Research Interest:

Solid waste management presents significant environmental and climate challenges due to increasing waste production, poor disposal practices, and inadequate infrastructure in developing countries. The effects of poor management are examined in this chapter, including pollution, loss of biodiversity, and greenhouse emissions from burning and landfills assainissement of uncontrolled landfills. Key difficulties include the lack of effective recycling programs, poor legislative frameworks, insufficient public awareness, and a scarcity of financial and technical resources. These issues frequently result in inefficient systems that fail to ensure sustainable waste management. The chapter then delves into potential solutions, including investments in waste treatment infrastructure, stricter enforcement of environmental regulations, and public involvement techniques. The article also discusses trash to energy technology and the need to integrate informal waste workers into formal systems. By addressing these aspects, this review provides insights into effective waste management strategies to mitigate climate impacts, protect ecosystems and promote a circular economy that reduces waste and maximizes resource use.