Meeting Sustainable Development Goal 6 requires solutions that focus on integrated rather than sectoral approaches. Read more...
Innovation in the face of climate change, flooding and salinity Read more...
Through the Isoko y'Ubuzima project, Water For People and IRC support WASAC in strengthening national systems and implementing a multi-year action plan to improve the preparation of climate-resilient water and sanitation projects. Read more...
The Climate Champions at IRC explore a range of climate change topics and their relationship with water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). This blog examines the roles and implications of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). It follows from a Climate... Read more...
The Belém Gender Action Plan (GAP) 2026-2034 is an outcome of years of struggle for the recognition of gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) in climate discussions. Read more...
Standing in the courtyard of a concrete house in southern Bangladesh, it struck me how much effort goes into something we often reduce to a single indicator: "access to drinking water." This household has not one, not two, but four different water sources—each serving a specific purpose, each... Read more...
Traditional practices are not historical relics but active components of climate adaptation. Read more...
During SWA's recent Sector Ministers Meeting, the Uganda country team shared experiences on how climate risk assessments for WASH have shaped national water and sanitation resilience strategies. Read more...
World Water Week (WWW) 2025 provided the Netherlands with a key platform to showcase its expertise in water management and security, while strengthening international cooperation. Read more...
This paper presents a number of small-sized septic tanks that may serve one to five families. Their appropriateness for adoption in Haor regions will... Read more...
In the face of intensifying climate challenges, the Equitable and Sustainable WASH services in Bangladesh Delta Plan Hotspots (2022-2026) Project explores sanitation options for the Haor region—Bangladesh's low-lying wetland ecosystem that remains submerged for nearly half the year. Read more...
The biggest challenge in the Haor areas is that toilets get inundated during the rainy season. The content of toilet pits frequently spills over into... Read more...
Shyam Shankaran and Team Atmospheric Moisture for Coastal Community (comprising Miftahul Jannat Labiba, Md. Zahidul Alam and Dr. Partho Das) are the winner and runner up, respectively, of the BRAC and IRC Water Hackathon. Read more...
WASAC staff take the lead in smarter project preparation Read more...
Water hackathon submission closed and the selection committee will review the submissions. Read more...
The workshop and field visit in Rwanda significantly enhanced participants' capacity to deliver climate-resilient WASH services by deepening their knowledge, fostering collaboration, and showcasing practical implementation. Read more...
adobestock_749466598_1.jpg Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda The theme of this year’s World Water Day is glacier preservation. Initially, we at IRC thought there was little to highlight from our programmes in Asia and Africa. However, melting glaciers, even in Africa, have a profound impact on communities... Read more...
L'évaluation conduite par IRC Sahel a mis en lumière des avancées notables, mais aussi des défis persistants pour garantir des services WASH durables au niveau communal. Read more...
Une évaluation participative des déterminants fonctionnels du système WASH dans quatre communes rurales du cercle de Kolokani, Mali. Read more...
Extreme weather events in Bangladesh damage water and sanitation facilities. Developing sustainable delivery models is therefore essential. Read more...
