The population growth, changing consumption patterns, and rapid
urbanization contribute significantly to the growing volumes of solid
waste that are generated in urban settings. As the rate of
urbanization increases, demand on the services of solid waste
management increases. The rapid urban growth in Langkawi Island,
Malaysia, combined with the increasing rates of solid waste production
has provided evidence that the traditional solid waste management
practices, particularly the methods of waste collection and disposal,
are inefficient and quite nonsustainable. Accordingly, municipal
managers and planners in Langkawi need to look for and adopt a model
for solid waste management that emphasizes an efficient and
sustainable management of solid wastes in Langkawi Island. This study
presents the current practices of solid waste management in Langkawi
Island, describes the composition of the solid waste generated in that
area, and presents views of local residents and tourist on issues
related to solid waste management like the aesthetic value of the
island environment. The most important issue of this paper is that it
is the first time that integrated solid waste management is
investigated in the Langkawi Island.
The new challenges posed to UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGps), resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, require a guiding reflection and the presentation of a proposal for a roadmap, to be discussed and implemented in the shortmedium term. The proposal presented in this work is the result of careful reflection and discussion among the authors, with the purpose of providing the UGGps with tools and lines of action that will allow them to face the new reality of the "World after". These proposals are aligned with the new global dynamics, mainly with those that are seen as strategic for these territories. It is also based on the SDGs of the 2030 Agenda, with particular emphasis on Climate Action. The new reality must therefore also include a paradigm shift and a strengthening of networking activities, which should include a new dynamic of participation and sharing, appropriate to the more frequent use of tools for effective long-distance teamwork.
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