Building Community Resilience and Green Jobs through Organic Waste: Climate Benefits and Economic Model of Just Organic Waste Management in Accra

Africa - Climate -

Accra is paving a path toward climate resilience and social equity through community-led zero waste initiatives. The Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) has pioneered a decentralized waste management model that demonstrates how organic waste diversion can create green jobs, reduce methane emissions, and strengthen local governance.