The report presents the most up-to-date assessment and shows that keeping the waste management business-as-usual is not an option, as the world is lagging behind many targets. As the leading network promoting professional and sustainable waste management worldwide and the transition to a circular economy, we understand that downstream solutions are no longer the way forward. The linear approach is exhausted, and the report shows that a paradigm shift is urgently required. Being a partner and supporter of GWMO 2024 since its inception we’ll ensure it is now disseminated and implemented on the ground by providing the necessary support to address the challenges presented in the report.