Short Description of the Course

The Waste to Energy course provides an overview of waste management options for Pacific Island countries, focusing on large population centers, remote islands, and atoll nations. It covers advanced waste technologies like pyrolysis, gasification, combustion, and anaerobic digestion, analyzing their applicability and feasibility. The report also includes a PESTLE analysis and guidance for decision-making based on political, environmental, social, technological, legal, and economic considerations.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the potential applicability of waste to energy technologies in Pacific Island countries.
• Analyze the environmental, social, and economic factors influencing the implementation of waste to energy solutions.
• Learn about the different advanced waste technologies such as pyrolysis, gasification, and anaerobic digestion.
• Gain insights into the considerations and challenges associated with waste management in island nations.
• Explore the importance of stakeholder consultation and community engagement in waste to energy projects.