Climate change, water resources and WASH systems

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System strengthening of water, sanitation and hygiene systems is climate action and they must be a core component of climate financing and adaptation strategies.
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Kelly Latham

By Petra Brussee , 8 July 2026
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Kelly
External author/speaker surname
Latham
External organisation name
Water For People
Publisher
IRC and Water For People
Place published
The Hague, the Netherlands and Denver, CO, USA
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English
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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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Climate change, water resources and WASH systems
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