Air and Waste Management Association

The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) which is a non-profit, nonpartisan professional organization that enhances knowledge & expertise by providing a neutral forum for information exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, & outreach to more than 5,000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. A&WMA promotes global environmental responsibility & increases the effectiveness of organizations to make vital decisions that benefit society.

The Mission of A&WMA is to support in the professional development and critical environmental decision-making of our members to help society.

The Core Purpose of A&WMA is to improve environmental knowledge and decisions by providing a unbiased forum for exchanging information.

With 32 Sections and 100 Chapters worldwide, the Association also serves associates at a local level. A&WMA’s Sections & Chapters are local member units that provide members with environmental management, region-specific programming & networking opportunities close to home.  

A&WMA has two monthly publications, The Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association, the oldest continuously published, peer-reviewed, technical environmental journal in the world, & EM, a magazine for environmental managers. These publications help members meet their professional aims by providing timely and reliable environmental information.

The Association offers a series of conferences, workshops, webinars, & courses to keep members up-to-date on new developments in the profession. A&WMA’s Annual Conference & Exhibition brings environmental professionals from around the world to hear technical papers on cutting-edge topics & to interact with exhibiting business and organizations demonstrating the latest environmental products & services. Through its programming A&WMA strives to address important environmental issues, offer access to leading subject experts, and preserve a neutral forum for information exchange.