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Working paper
Climate change, water resources and WASH systems
System strengthening of water, sanitation and hygiene systems is climate action and they must be a core component of climate financing and adaptation strategies.
Authors
Member
Resource type
Year
2021
Publisher
IRC and Water For People
Publication language
English
Publication place
The Hague, the Netherlands and Denver, CO, USA
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
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