Arctic Waste Forum powered by NOWA project
AWF was launched as part of NOWA – Nordic waste management vision, which is an international project financed by Interreg Aurora programme. The main project objective is to develop sustainable waste management practices through collaboration amongst Finland, Sweden, and Norway.
Turning borders into bridges
Through Arctic Waste Forum, NOWA project promotes international cooperation and addresses current obstacles hindering the development of the joint waste market in the northern areas of Finland, Sweden, and Norway.
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The Ethos and the Environment
Regional cooperation in waste management is required to secure the supply of raw materials, i.e. waste feedstock as well as tackle common territorial challenges. The NOWA activities are focusing on building institutional collaboration and synergy solutions in the waste management. More East-West cooperation in the North Calotte region (northern areas of Finland, Sweden, Norway) might lead to more synergies and reduction of negative environmental effects.
More exchange between waste management stakeholders in the target region will mitigate the risks of unexpected market changes, contribute to the shift from competition to sharing the challenges and value co-creation in the operational processes.
Goals
Facilitate responsible and sustainable waste management development through the Northern parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway
Promote and facilitate knowledge and practices exchange among waste management stakeholders
Foster harmonizing of cross-border regulations for waste transport
Facilitate acquisition of financing to support sustainable waste management initiatives in the target area
Build long-term sustainable relations and trust within the cooperation
Optimize the waste management system in the target area as a whole in economic and environmental terms
Share and advocate for best practices, technological solutions, and standards
Support waste market accessibility
Provide administrative support and advice
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