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WHAT IS THE WASH Road Map?
In 2019, humanitarian assistance reached a global peak, with the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector playing a central role in emergency response efforts. However, despite its critical importance, WASH responses have often fallen short of established humanitarian or sectoral standards due to capacity, preparedness, and funding limitations. This has led to services and assistance that are not fully accountable and fail to address the priority needs of affected populations.
Now is the time to take decisive action to strengthen the capacity of the WASH sector. By prioritizing preparedness and resilience across the humanitarian-development continuum, we can ensure high-quality, accountable responses to emergencies. Adopting a risk-informed approach allows us to build resilience and mitigate the impacts of emergencies, while also addressing broader challenges such as climate change and environmental protection.
Innovative, predictable, and flexible multi-year funding mechanisms are essential to maximizing gains and achieving the ambitious targets set by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the WASH sector.
Through collective commitments and strategic engagement, we can implement the WASH Road Map, which offers innovative approaches to saving lives, improving public and environmental health outcomes, and fostering synergies between acute emergencies and long-term development.
Explore this website to learn about our 8 initiatives, their activities, progress, co-leads, and more. If you're inspired by our collective vision and strategy, we invite you to join us in this collaborative effort to build resilience and enhance WASH outcomes worldwide.
Now is the time to take decisive action to strengthen the capacity of the WASH sector. By prioritizing preparedness and resilience across the humanitarian-development continuum, we can ensure high-quality, accountable responses to emergencies. Adopting a risk-informed approach allows us to build resilience and mitigate the impacts of emergencies, while also addressing broader challenges such as climate change and environmental protection.
Innovative, predictable, and flexible multi-year funding mechanisms are essential to maximizing gains and achieving the ambitious targets set by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the WASH sector.
Through collective commitments and strategic engagement, we can implement the WASH Road Map, which offers innovative approaches to saving lives, improving public and environmental health outcomes, and fostering synergies between acute emergencies and long-term development.
Explore this website to learn about our 8 initiatives, their activities, progress, co-leads, and more. If you're inspired by our collective vision and strategy, we invite you to join us in this collaborative effort to build resilience and enhance WASH outcomes worldwide.
First SPEECH of UN Water Envoy
"Water as a Lever for Climate Action" by Retno Marsudi and Saroj Kumar Jha highlights the pivotal role of water in addressing the global climate crisis. Published in The Jakarta Post, this insightful opinion piece underscores how effective water management can mitigate climate risks, boost resilience, and drive sustainable development.
Drawing on global case studies and data, the authors argue that water-related investments are key to combating inequalities, promoting health, enhancing agricultural productivity, and transitioning to renewable energy. They emphasize the need for innovative technologies, financing mechanisms, and cross-sector collaboration to maximize water’s role as both a climate risk mitigator and an emissions reducer.
As the world moves toward COP29 and beyond, the article urges prioritizing water resilience to safeguard livelihoods, economies, and ecosystems. Read more about how water could be the cornerstone of climate action and sustainable development.
For a look at the speech click below, We have highlight parts that pertain to the Call to Action of the WASH Roadmap
Drawing on global case studies and data, the authors argue that water-related investments are key to combating inequalities, promoting health, enhancing agricultural productivity, and transitioning to renewable energy. They emphasize the need for innovative technologies, financing mechanisms, and cross-sector collaboration to maximize water’s role as both a climate risk mitigator and an emissions reducer.
As the world moves toward COP29 and beyond, the article urges prioritizing water resilience to safeguard livelihoods, economies, and ecosystems. Read more about how water could be the cornerstone of climate action and sustainable development.
For a look at the speech click below, We have highlight parts that pertain to the Call to Action of the WASH Roadmap
One Call to Action Achieved! Four More to Go!!
We are thrilled to announce that one of the five Call to Action points has been achieved: the nomination of a UN Special Envoy for Water. This is a major milestone in our collective efforts to address global water issues and ensure progress toward SDG 6.
Our work doesn’t stop here. We continue to advocate for the remaining four Call to Action points, including prioritizing vulnerable populations, strengthening humanitarian WASH responses, building resilient WASH systems, and promoting the protection of WASH personnel in conflict zones.
Together, we can create lasting change!
Our work doesn’t stop here. We continue to advocate for the remaining four Call to Action points, including prioritizing vulnerable populations, strengthening humanitarian WASH responses, building resilient WASH systems, and promoting the protection of WASH personnel in conflict zones.
Together, we can create lasting change!
OUR CALL TO ACTION
- Focus on Vulnerable Populations: Prioritize efforts in fragile and conflict-affected settings where people face extreme poverty, hunger, and climate change impacts. Special attention should be given to those lacking basic WASH services, particularly in countries not progressing towards SDG 6.
- Increase Support for Humanitarian WASH: Ensure predictable and timely WASH responses to safeguard lives and health, particularly in conflict and crisis zones.
- Build Sustainable WASH Services: Develop resilient and sustainable WASH infrastructure that can endure crises. Promote cooperation between humanitarian and development actors to ensure service continuity, especially in high-risk areas.
- Promote International Humanitarian Law: Encourage the protection of WASH personnel and infrastructure in conflict zones. Support the collection of data on attacks affecting WASH and ensure access to necessary equipment and services for restoration.
- Appoint a UN Special Envoy for Water: Push for the nomination of a UN Special Envoy to address global water issues and ensure progress towards achieving SDG 6.
