COP31: Experts call for zero waste, as Africa grapples with mounting garbage

As the COP31 climate summit gets under way this week in Turkey, experts are calling for zero-waste solutions to tackle Africa's growing waste crisis. Governments are searching for ways to address the mounting garbage problem, while a new report highlights a concerning trend.

Waste-to-energy push

The report warns of a growing push for waste-to-energy incineration across the continent as a potential solution. FRANCE 24 spoke to Mponwe Minette, founder and executive director of Soft Power Global and a climate activist, about the developing situation.