RT Report
T1 2050 Electronic and Electrical Waste Outlook in West Asia
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 United Nations Institute for Training and Research, 
A2 Yumashev, Dmitry
A2 Balde, Cornelis Peter
A2 Kuehr, Ruediger
A2 Forti, Vanessa
A2 Mylvakanam, Iyngararasan
K1 electronic waste
K1 electric battery
K1 photovoltaic power generation
K1 circular economy
K1 Asia and the Pacific
SN 978-92-807-4017-2
YR 2023
FD 2023-03
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/42147
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/42147
NO This Outlook provides projections for e-waste generation and challenges of managing e-waste in an economically diverse West Asia region. It also provides a stepwise approach for countries to manage e-waste in an environmentally sound manner. E-waste is a source that can be utilised for economic growth, creating new jobs and investment opportunities. Both consumers and producers have a key role in the sustainable and environmentally sound management of e-waste. Few countries in the region are taking action and working toward mitigating e-waste; nonetheless, much more progress is needed. This publication also puts forth recommendations and opportunities for transitioning from a linear economy toward a circular economy to manage e-waste in an environmentally sound manner and utilise e-waste as a source for economic, social, and environmental benefits.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 17, 2026