CIWM & ISWA 2026

CIWM is proud to host the 2026 ISWA World Congress

A powerful partnership for global change.

The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) share a common purpose: advancing the sustainable management of resources and waste, accelerating the transition to a circular economy, and supporting the professionals whose expertise is essential to creating a cleaner, healthier and more resilient world.

As the leading global network for waste and resource professionals, ISWA brings together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and practitioners to exchange knowledge, showcase innovation and promote best practice.  

CIWM exists to move the world beyond waste by connecting, supporting and developing the professional resource and waste management community through knowledge, training, accreditation, events and policy leadership.

About CIWM

Founded in 1898, CIWM is the leading professional body for the resource and waste management sector. CIWM represents and supports more than 8,000 professionals and 250 affiliated organisations across the UK and internationally.

CIWM’s purpose is:

To move the world beyond waste.

Its vision is:

A thriving and resilient world enabled by the expertise of the professional resource and waste management community.

Its mission is:

To connect and lead the professional community through knowledge, events, training and accreditation, sharing best practice and innovation to drive the sustainable management of resources and waste.

Learn more about CIWM

Why CIWM Supports ISWA 2026

ISWA 2026 aligns closely with CIWM’s purpose to move the world beyond waste and its mission to advance knowledge, best practice and innovation across the resource and waste management sector.

Through the World Congress, ISWA 2026:

  • Promotes education and knowledge sharing through expert presentations, case studies and technical discussions.
  • Encourages global collaboration by bringing together professionals, researchers, policymakers and industry leaders from around the world.
  • Showcases innovation and circular economy solutions that support more sustainable resource management.
  • Supports professional development through learning opportunities, networking and the exchange of best practice.
 
By sponsoring ISWA 2026, CIWM is investing in a global platform that advances knowledge, best practice and innovation across the resource and waste management sector, helping to move the world beyond waste.