Our Work

WREN’s work spans the full spectrum, from ground-level data collection and circular economy initiatives to national policy development, all united by a shared commitment to improving waste management across Small Island Developing States (SIDS). 

Working across the Pacific and Caribbean, we collaborate with governments, communities, and partners to build knowledge, shape policy, and support practical solutions tailored for SIDS. Browse our project categories below to learn more about the work we do.  

Research & Data 

Effective waste management begins with understanding the problem. For SIDS, where geographic isolation, limited resources, and unique environmental vulnerabilities shape every challenge, reliable data is a necessity. WREN is committed to collecting, analyzing, and sharing evidence that reflects the realities of SIDS. By grounding our work in robust research, we equip decision-makers, practitioners, and communities with the insights they need to design waste management systems that are practical, targeted and built to last.  

Strategy & Policy 

Evidence alone does not drive change; action does. WREN bridges the gap between research and real-world impact by translating data and lived experiences into strategies, reports, and policies that shape how waste is managed across SIDS. From developing guidance documents and technical papers to informing legislation and national frameworks, our work ensures that the voices and realities of SIDS are reflected in the decisions that affect them the most.  

Community & Circular Economy 

 The most resilient solutions are the ones communities own. WREN designs and implements practical, circular economy initiatives that reduce waste, generate resources, and create real opportunity at the local level, with a particular focus on women-led implementation and coastal communities.   

Event Coordination 

 Some of the most complex challenges are best addressed when people come together. WREN facilitates meaningful dialogue and collaborative action by bringing together stakeholders from across SIDS to share knowledge, build relationships, and find common ground on waste management issues. Central to this work is our commitment to south-to-south collaboration, fostering direct exchanges between Pacific and Caribbean communities who face similar challenges and have much to learn from one another. From regional convenings to technical workshops to zero waste and waste minimization events, WREN creates spaces where connection turns into action.