Waste Governance Models: Factors for Successful Waste Management and Food Waste Reduction
Authors:-Assistant Professor Anjali Jakhar, Assistant Professor Mohd Nayeem Ali, Assistant Professor Vikrant Kumar, Assistant Professor Aabid Ahmad, Assistant Professor Parveen Malik
Abstract- Effective waste management and food waste reduction are critical for sustainable development and environmental preservation. This review paper aims to provide a comparative analysis of waste governance models, focusing on the political, institutional, and regulatory factors that contribute to successful waste management. Critical analysis was done for the political factors influencing waste governance, emphasizing the significance of political will and commitment in driving effective waste management strategies. The role of political leadership and policy-making in shaping waste governance models is explored, along with the influence of stakeholder engagement and public participation. It is important to know about robust institutional structures and organizations involved in waste management and emphasize the role of collaboration and coordination among these institutions in achieving efficient waste management outcomes. Regulatory factors related to waste management and food waste reduction are evaluated to know about the impact of these on waste governance models and discusses the challenges and opportunities in implementing effective regulatory measures. Emphasis was made on need for comprehensive and flexible regulations that align with environmental objectives while considering socio-economic realities. Case studies from various regions and countries are presented to highlight successful waste governance models. Recommendations for policymakers, institutions, and stakeholders to improve waste governance models were also discussed.
