Ensure climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable WASH systems in vulnerable regions by strengthening infrastructure, improving operational resilience, and empowering communities to adapt to the impacts of rising temperatures, floods, and droughts.
Climate change is disrupting WASH systems that millions in India rely on.
India's average temperature has risen by 0.7 deg C between 1901 and 2018 and may rise by 4.4 deg C by 2100.
India experiences more than 17 major floods every year, with over 80% of the population at risk.
By 2025, 6% of India's districts could face extreme water scarcity. Already, 600 million people experience high to extreme water stress.
Poor WASH increases health burden from waterborne diseases, a leading cause for deaths of children below age five.
We help cities adopt data driven approach to understand the risks, identify gaps, engage communities, and take action for clean toilets, safe wastewater management, and reuse of treated wastewater.
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The Conference on Building Climate-Resilient WASH Systems in India, held on 27th and 28th November 2024 in Thiruvananthapuram, brought together over 200 stakeholders from government, academia, civil society, and the private sector to address the urgent need for climate-resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems. The Conference explored the intersection of climate change and WASH, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on marginalized communities and the need for inclusive, sustainable solutions. Over two days, participants engaged in thematic discussions, case studies, and workshops to identify actionable strategies for building resilience in WASH systems.
The CRA WASH Toolkit is a practical guide designed to empower smaller Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to implement effective climate change adaptation measures within the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector. It addresses the scarcity of national and state-level resources by translating high-level climate data into localized, actionable strategies. The toolkit adapts the CHVA methodology from WRI India, applying it to a simplified WASH value chain to help local stakeholders assess vulnerabilities and make informed decisions. The ultimate goal is to enhance the climate resilience of urban WASH systems and protect the most vulnerable residents.
This document is a comprehensive Disaster Waste Management Protocol for the state of Kerala. It establishes a standardized framework for managing both solid and liquid waste generated by natural and human-induced disasters across all districts. The protocol details procedures for preparedness, response, and recovery phases, clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of government agencies, local bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination. Key components include guidelines for sustainable practices like recycling and safe disposal, safety measures for workers and volunteers, and a focus on resource efficiency.