Converting post-rainfall aquatic waste into green energy: a blue economy strategy for the sustainable sanitation of the Kalamu and Lukunga rivers

This article proposes an integrated approach to environmental management based on the transformation of post-rain aquatic waste into green energy, within the framework of a blue economy applied to the Kalamu and Lukunga rivers in Kinshasa. The study demonstrates that the energetic valorization of plastic and organic waste generated by urban floods represents a double-win strategy: it reduces flood risks while creating a new energy value chain. Through the application of the Transformation Management Model (TMM), the paper highlights an operational framework for sustainable sanitation, local energy production, and community inclusion in environmental governance.

Cet article propose une approche intégrée du management environnemental fondée sur la transformation des déchets aquatiques post-pluie en énergie verte, dans une perspective d'économie bleue appliquée aux rivières Kalamu et Lukunga à Kinshasa.