Global

The Gendered Dimensions of Open Waste Burning

A Case Study of Samaná Province, Dominican Republic, and USAID’s Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program Read More

Save Our Seas Initiative Fact Sheet

FACT SHEET - USAID launched the Save Our Seas Initiative in 2022 as our flagship global initiative to combat the growing threat of ocean plastic pollution. Read More

Impact of Investing in Cities and Local Governments Program Review

A program review infographic for Making Cities Work (MCW). Read More

Impact of Investing in Cities and Local Governments

An infographic detailing a study on the impact of USAID's investments in cities and local governments for USAID/DRG. Read More

Clean Energy, Clean Air

Cross posted from Climatelinks Sometimes you can smell it. A distinct chemical odor, or perhaps something burning. It might make you cough, cause your eyes to water, or irritate your skin. The air might feel heavy or seem hazy. These tangible signs of poor air quality are the result… Read More

The BRT Planning Guide

This guide is intended for public transportation practitioners, engineers and urban planners looking to implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). BRT serves as a powerful tool, allowing cities to create high quality mass transit with a smaller budget. However, planning a transit system is a deeply complicated process, and this guide… Read More

Funding Options for Sustainable Solid Waste Management Systems

USAID’s Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program provides tailored guidance to local governments to guide them through an integrated solid waste management planning process, including identifying options to increase revenues to fund their solid waste and recycling systems. The program’s tools and hands-on technical assistance are customized to local circumstances and opportunities to support cities so they can achieve their short- and long-term waste management funding goals. Read More

Share & Learn at the Second Annual Local Capacity Strengthening Learning and Feedback Forum Starting October 1 

Don’t miss the second annual Local Capacity Strengthening (LCS) Policy Learning and Feedback Forum, which will take place virtually over six days between Tuesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 10.The Forum will collect candid feedback from partners on the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy’s implementation and guide future implementation.  View the full… Read More

Developing Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans to Advance Circular Economies

In providing the essential service of waste management to their communities, local governments confront considerable challenges: competing priority issues (i.e., education and health); limited financial resources; growing populations and waste that are outpacing existing infrastructure; and a lack of long-term, data-driven, and goal-oriented approaches to strategically guide their waste management systems. Read More

Save Our Seas Initiative Annual Report 2023-2024

In the second year of the Save Our Seas Initiative, USAID accelerated the creation of new country partnerships and programs to fight ocean plastics. USAID’s focus is on setting up and maintaining long-term relationships with country governments who are central partners in solving this global problem. USAID also focuses on joining forces with other actors, namely the private sector, to expand the effectiveness and reach of limited public sector resources. Read More