Promoting use of composting and building a composting plant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
In Togo, the Autonomous District of Greater Lomé produces over 350,000 tons of waste annually, most of which is landfilled. This leads to significant greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane from the organic portion of the waste. The IKI Small Grants project aims to address this issue by promoting sustainable waste management practices. Ecosystème Naturel Propre (ENPRO) will establish a new composting plant to transform organic waste into valuable compost. This compost will be used as fertilizer for farmers and agricultural cooperatives, enhancing soil quality and reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers. Additionally, ENPRO will conduct biannual workshops to advocate for municipalities to manage their organic waste through composting.
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
IKI Small Grants supports ENPRO in their organisational capacity development through:
- Expanding the technical capabilities of ENPRO staff members and improving digital tools for calculating methane reductions and greenhouse gas emissions from household waste.
- Enhancing the systematic usage of the Monitoring & Evaluation System by ENPRO technical staff members.
- Improving gender competencies by drafting a gender analysis, creating a gender action plan and training ENPRO staff members.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Ecosystème Naturel Propre (ENPRO) is a not-for-profit organization in Togo dedicated to defending social and environmental values through waste recycling, social entrepreneurship, and community empowerment. By promoting sustainable waste-management practices, ENPRO aims to preserve soil, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance urban sanitation.