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Ministers examine World Bank waste report
The article discusses the World Bank report highlighting the increasing volume of waste worldwide and its adverse impact on infrastructure, economic development, public health, and the environment. Total waste is projected to rise from 2.6 billion tons in 2022 to 3.9 billion tons by 2050, representing a 50% increase, with the fastest growth rates in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Food waste accounts for 38% of global municipal waste, with the problem worsening in low-income countries, where only 3% of waste is being managed. The report also shows that improving waste management through policies and investments can reduce the associated carbon emissions, which reached 1.28 billion tons in 2022 and are expected to increase to 1.84 billion tons by 2050 under both low and high ambition scenarios to control growth and mitigate environmental damage.
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