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[Translate to English:] ISWA Congress

[Translate to English:] Johann Fellner

It was a pleasure to have Assoc. Prof. Dr. Johann Fellner, together with Sara Neuburg and Francis Okori, represent the Institute for Water Quality and Resource Management of TU Wien at the ISWA International Solid Waste Association Congress held in Cape Town this September. As an expert in waste management and resource recovery, Dr. Fellner presented our latest development—the WaPla (Solid Waste Management Planning) Software.
WaPla, which was co-finaninced by the United Nations Industrial Development (UNIDO) is specifically designed to support African municipalities in optimizing their waste management strategies. It addresses a critical need for evidence-based planning by allowing the detailed analysis of waste flows, the associated greenhouse gas emissions, and the emissions of unintentional persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Furthermore, it provides a comprehensive overview of the costs of different waste management options, offering municipalities the ability to balance environmental benefits with financial feasibility. This approach provides a robust framework for cities aiming to transition towards more sustainable and integrated waste management systems.
The ISWA Congress 2024 was an outstanding platform to exchange insights, discuss global waste management challenges, and explore how tools like WaPla can contribute to circular economy objectives and climate change mitigation efforts in the region and beyond.
We encourage stakeholders and professionals interested in advancing sustainable waste solutions to explore the features and capabilities of WaPla: WaPla Software.