Start Date

21-4-2021 1:05 PM

End Date

21-4-2021 1:01 PM

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The city of Huaraz, Peru has a per capita emissions rate of about 5.57 tonnes of CO2 equivalent,of that about 13% is from transportation and 6.5%is from waste (Ritchie and Roser, 2020). The objective of this study is to develop a possible plan for lowering emissions in the city through transportation and waste management. Analysis of current transport and waste infrastructure will be done and a proposal will be created to raise awareness for how and why lowering emissions in these areas will be beneficial to the people of Huaraz.

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Presented at the 3rd International Conference of the YEAH

SDG Theme: SDG 6 - Clean Water & Sanitation, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities & Communities

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Conference Proceedings for The 3rd Global Virtual Conference of the Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

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Apr 21st, 1:05 PM Apr 21st, 1:01 PM

Session 2C Carbon Offset Initiatives in Huaraz, Peru

The city of Huaraz, Peru has a per capita emissions rate of about 5.57 tonnes of CO2 equivalent,of that about 13% is from transportation and 6.5%is from waste (Ritchie and Roser, 2020). The objective of this study is to develop a possible plan for lowering emissions in the city through transportation and waste management. Analysis of current transport and waste infrastructure will be done and a proposal will be created to raise awareness for how and why lowering emissions in these areas will be beneficial to the people of Huaraz.