The Debris Management Working Group (DWG) has been established to support the coordination, planning and implementation of debris management efforts across the Gaza Strip, working with all debris actors to facilitate that activities are safe, efficient and responsive to priority areas, promote circularity-based debris management and are in compliance with relevant national laws. At the same time, it is recognized that the unprecedented scale of the debris situation in the Gaza Strip will require pragmatic solutions and potential derogations to deal with the ongoing emergency. Co-chaired by UNDP and UNEP, the DWG holds monthly meetings to facilitate information sharing, develop standard protocols and training materials, and provide advisory support to its members.
The Gaza Debris Management Framework provides the minimum requirements and a structured process to help guide debris management activities. It requires participating organisations to ensure that debris arising from demolition and debris removal works are safely disposed of and to the extent possible, recycled into new (re)construction materials as encapsulated in the debris management hierarchy.
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The enormous quantities of debris generated by the war on Gaza and use of explosive weapons in the Gaza Strip pose significant risks to human health and the natural environment. The amount of debris from the…
This short presentation provides an overview of the Gaza DWG, including an introduction, what the group does, the resources and products it offers, how to join, and contact details for learning more.
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The Gaza Debris Management Working Group (DWG) poster provides an overview of the DWG and its role in coordinating debris management in Gaza. It outlines the key objectives of the working group, which are to promote safe, efficient, and priority-driven demolition and debris management, encourage circularity-based practices, and ensure compliance with relevant national laws. The poster can be shared with organisations working in Gaza to streamline operations, promote best practices, and support sustainable reconstruction. It also includes links to key resources such as guidelines, technical materials, and safety awareness videos.
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Who we are: The Gaza Debris Management Working Group (DWG) coordinates and supports debris management efforts across the Gaza Strip, facilitating risk-managed, efficient, and responsive debris works. The focus being to clear debris from priority areas whilst…
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