“Participating in this study tour on sustainable financing for waste management is a truly rewarding experience. The interactions with several state regulators and site visits have enhanced my understanding of simple practical solutions that are available and can be done on a smaller scale in our islands, as a start.

A key message for me from the Circular Economy Enviro Conference was that there are no expiration dates to take a step forward but to put into consideration to start preventing, reducing, reusing, and recycling waste.

To turn the tide on waste management, we need adequate resources, innovative and sustainable solutions, and more importantly political will and commitment from our leaders.

We have to do it and we commit to do it because we want to keep Pohnpei clean and beautiful as it is”

Ms Charleen Fernandez
Administrative Specialist
Pohnpei State Environmental Protection Agency
Federated States of Micronesia