Online Certificate Course: Behaviour Change and Citizen Engagement

The global waste crisis is intensifying. With municipal solid waste generation projected to double by 2050, the need for sustainable solutions is more urgent than ever. The Global South, particularly sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, is at the epicenter of this crisis, grappling with overwhelming waste volumes and inadequate management infrastructure. While technological advancements play a role, the crux of the issue lies in human behaviour and good governance. 

Effective waste management demands a holistic approach centered on reducing, reusing, and recycling waste. At the core of this strategy is a shift in citizen behavior, brought about by investing in behaviour change communication. India's experience with the Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission) has demonstrated the effectiveness of community-led initiatives and behaviour change campaigns in improving sanitation and waste management practices. By involving communities in decision-making and implementation, we can create locally tailored solutions that are more likely to be sustained. Fostering a sense of responsibility and ownership among citizens can significantly reduce waste generation and improve overall solid waste management practices. 

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is offering a five-day online training programme that will focus on the pivotal role of investing in behavior change and ensuring citizen participation in building sustainable solid waste management ecosystems. The programme aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to design and implement effective communication strategies, foster strong community partnerships, and drive behaviour change towards a circular economy for solid waste.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Critical role of communication and citizen engagement
• Strategies to design and implement behaviour change campaigns
• Using various communication channels and tools to engage citizens
• Case studies and good practices from India and the Global South
• Impacts of communication and citizen engagement initiatives

For further details, please contact the course coordinator

Mou Sengupta
Programme Manager
Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy, CSE
Email: mou.sengupta@cseindia.org
+91 9836448262

Shrotik Bose
Research Associate
Municipal Solid Waste and Circular Economy, CSE,
Email: shrotik.bose@cseindia.org
+91 9614489145