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Climate change, water resources and WASH systems

WASH system strengthening is climate action and WASH must be a core component of climate financing and adaptation strategies.

TitleClimate change, water resources and WASH systems
Publication TypeWorking Paper
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsButterworth, J, Latham, K, Naafs, A
Secondary TitleIRC and Water For People working position paper
PaginationWorking position paper (31 p.: 3 tab.) + 12 Country cases (56 p.)
Date Published07/2021
Publisher IRC and Water For People
Place PublishedThe Hague, the Netherlands and Denver, CO, USA
Publication LanguageEnglish
Abstract

A working paper from IRC and Water For People that seeks to:

  • Provide an accessible resource for Water For People and IRC teams and partners on the links between climate change, WRM, and WASH systems
  • Guide our advocacy on climate issues, identifying key messages based upon our experiences in the contexts where we work
  • Influence our programming and actions, including through annual and strategic plans

The paper's key messages are:

  • WASH system strengthening is climate action.
  • WASH must be a core component of climate financing and adaptation strategies.
  • We cannot face the challenge of climate change alone.
  • Water For People and IRC will walk the talk
Notes

The paper is also available in Spanish - please go to https://thewashroom.waterforpeople.org/resources/3639/  

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Citation Key87885

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