Dr. Ash Pachauri, Senior Mentor and Co-Founder of the POP (Protect Our Planet) Movement discussed the critical intersection between solid waste mismanagement and its profound health impacts, emphasizing the importance of sustainable waste practices. His insights highlighted the ongoing efforts of the POP Movement to promote responsible waste management as we confront the global waste crisis. Addressing this issue from multiple perspectives is essential to fostering a culture of responsibility, reduction, and recycling.

This congress, organized by Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas through the Collegiate Group of Research “Desarrollo Socio-Ecológico para Mesoamerica (GDSEM),” Escuela de Sistemas Alimentarios, and the Felix Latzo Foundation, serves as a vital platform for individuals committed to environmental protection. Together, we can develop solutions that benefit both current and future generations, making a lasting positive impact on our planet.