#COP30 International Alliance of Waste Pickers' Severino Lima Jr

"Waste pickers are at the heart of #zerowaste solutions. We keep materials out of landfills, cut methane, and protect our communities — yet too often we work without fair pay or recognition..."

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#COP30 | What does zero waste implementation mean to Instituto Polis?

Lais Ferreira reminds us that zero waste isn’t just about waste — it’s about people. It means more jobs, more dignity, and stronger waste picker communities, while supporting a real #justtransition.

#ClimateFinanceForZeroWaste

#COP30 yesterday morning at our press conference.

👉 Methane is rising fast, but the solutions are already here. From overflowing landfills to broken waste systems, communities are carrying the burden.

#ClimateFinanceForMethaneReduction #ClimateFinanceForZeroWaste

Instituto Polis's Victor Argentino at our #COP30 PressCon yesterday.

When communities separate organics, expand composting, and support waste pickers cooperatives, methane drops & livelihoods improve.

#ClimateFinanceForMethaneReduction #ClimateFinanceForZeroWaste #ZeroWasteToZeroEmissions

Meet Artur Ferrari, the inventor of the composting machine used for the organic waste from #COP30 these next two weeks.

Conoce a Artur Ferrari, el inventor de la máquina de compostaje que se utilizará para gestionar los residuos orgánicos de la #COP30 durante las próximas dos semanas.

#zerowaste

#COP30 Soledad Mella, from the National Association of Waste Pickers of Chile (ANARCH) and RedLacre, this afternoon at the event ‘Waste management and decarbonisation in cities’.

#ClimateFinanceForMethaneReduction #ClimateFinanceForZeroWaste #COP30 #ClimateFinance #ZeroWasteToZeroEmissions

We’re in Belém sharing #zerowaste stories from the ground through events, engagement & media work. #COP30

Our message is simple:
Climate finance must empower communities and waste pickers — driving fast, fair, and effective zero waste solutions that protect people, the planet & future generations.