Media organisations come to IRC for globally-significant expertise on water, sanitation and hygiene and systems change
The Climate Watch | Bangladesh
Speakers at a Dhaka pre-COP dialogue urged placing water justice at COP30's core through a "Just Water Partnership" to finance inclusive, climate-resilient WASH systems in Bangladesh, stressing equity, youth inclusion, and regional cooperation to confront growing climate-driven water crises. Read more.
Modern Ghana | Ghana| By CDA Consult The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and IRC have called for stronger local government leadership and the adoption of systems-thinking approaches to accelerate Ghana's progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). Read more
GBC Online | Ghana | By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Stakeholders drawn from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) are advocating the inclusion of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) education in Ghana’s basic school curriculum. Read more
Modern Ghana | Ghana | By CDA Consult. Stakeholders at the National Learning Exchange on District-Wide Approaches (DWAs) have drawn attention to the importance of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in the prevention and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Ghana. Read more
In Ghana News Today | Ghana - The stakeholders made the call during the 106th edition of the National Level Learning Alliance Platform (NLLAP) hosted by IRC, in collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), CONIWAS, WaterAid, and other partners, together with the respective District Assemblies held in Accra. Read more
The Business Standard | Bangladesh - BRAC, in partnership with the International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) and with support from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), hosted a Water Hackathon to tackle Bangladesh's worsening drinking water crisis in coastal regions. Read more
Dhaka Tribune | Bangladesh - The Water Hackathon showcased how grassroots innovation can be harnessed to tackle critical water and livelihood challenges in Bangladesh's salinity-affected coastal regions. Read more
Daily Sun | Bangladesh - Bangladesh’s coastal belt continues to grapple with a severe drinking water crisis, driven by increasing salinity intrusion, inadequate infrastructure, and the escalating impacts of climate change. Read more
Monitor | Uganda | By Alex Ashaba – Kabarole and Bunyangabu districts launched a joint partnership with IRC on August 1, in an effort to address water, sanitation and hygiene challenges in Western Uganda. Read more.
My Joy Online | Ghana | By Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi - Asutifi North District in the Ahafo Region has achieved open-defecation-free status and 90 per cent district-wide water coverage, marking a significant milestone in safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) practices. Read more.
