Kiribati is one of 15 countries participating in PacWaste project, with activities taking place in the project domains of healthcare waste, e-waste and asbestos.
This study deals with the mechanics of stripping a typical vehicle, and the associated economics attempts to make some estimates of vehicles available for reprocessing today, and future projections based on import data.
The overall impact of the dredging on the general area is thought to be low due to the amount of aggregate required in terms of both daily activity and total annual extraction, while the specialized clamshell grab and side release spillover design is thought to limit the sediment plume.
The main recommendation in this report was to launch a pilot project similar to the successful “Kaoki Mange Project” to collect what so far being produced as e-waste and to evaluate the viability of the project in its long term approach.
This country profile indicates the current technologies, material flow, logistics, public policies, institutional framework, financial mechanisms, and initiatives that are being designed or have been implemented to strengthen recycling systems in Kiribati.
All work on this consultancy was undertaken together with MELAD staff to ensure staff received the maximum benefit of “on-the-job” training and capacity building, training was also provided to staff from several other departments, the details of which are included in the main body of the report.
This document is a summary given drought occurs in Abaiang after long periods of low rainfall. In some villages, this causes fresh well water to turn brackish and this impacts communities and individuals ability to access fresh water and maintain their health and livelihood. Drought occurs at different times in each village depending on their vulnerability to drought.
The pilot fragility assessment in South Tarawa, Kiribati is part of the regional technical assistance Supporting ADB’s Engagement in Fragile Situations.
The purpose of the PLA (Participatory Learning and Action) was mainly to exchange information at the community level and discuss issues and potential low cost solutions to address root causes of waste issues.
The first chapter establishes the energy balance of the island group, looking at the energy flow at various stages of production and imports, transformation and consumption by end users. The subsequent chapters focus on the sources of net energy supplies for the group (petroleum, renewable energy and power) and in-depth analysis of end use consumption sectors (transport, commercial, industrial, government, fisheries, residential, community and social services).
A record of diesel consumption on Kiritimati Island in the year 2010
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