Standards, Regulation, Legislation and Agreements AMCEN Resolution 18(1)/b: "Towards phasing out open burning of waste in Africa" Published 2022 Share SHARE Facebook share Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email Download Download AMCEN_English (1).pdf en Added on: 28 November, 2025 Breadcrumb Home Resource Library AMCEN Resolution 18(1)/b: "Towards Phasing Out Open Burning of Waste In Africa" The report of the ministerial segment of the resumed 18th session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) includes Decision 18/1(b): "Towards phasing out open burning of waste in Africa" which sets a target of a 60% reduction in open waste burning in Africa by 2030 and the full elimination of the practice by 2040.