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At #COP29 last week, Annex III of the GCF's Water Security Guide was released, placing sanitation, incl 🚽 back on the climate agenda. This #WorldToiletDay, we join global calls to begin prioritising the implementation of life-saving climate commitments: on.snv.org/3OADYTr

Gearing up for #COP29, check out this study in NPJ Clean Water on global indicators for safely managed sanitation, based on 31,000+ households in Africa and Asia. Findings show some systems tagged 'safely managed' could still pose health risks. Read more: on.snv.org/3YpNP2N

🚀 Out now: The #EconomicsOfWater report lays out the shifts required to drive radical changes in how water is valued, managed and used. GCEW argues that the water cycle, encompassing both blue and green water, must be governed as a global common good through concerted action in every country and collaboration across boundaries and cultures. Read the full report ➡ watercommission.org

📢 Join us at @UNC_Water_Inst Water and Health Conference! We're hosting a side event- Unlocking #Empowerment: Insights from #SanitationWorkers Groups for the #Localization Agenda 📅 October 16, Wednesday ⏲️ 8:30 am - 10:00 am EDT #UNCWaterAndHealth #WASH #Sanitation #SDG6

Progressing the sanitation conditions of informal urban settlements face several barriers. In Bangladesh, Rajeev emphasised community ownership & public authority commitment as key enablers for maintaining and sustaining the hygienic use of communal facilities. #uncwaterandhealth

On this #GlobalHandwashingDay, we join our partners in amplifying the call for governments to invest in hand hygiene to safeguard people's health. Below are several flashcards used by our @SNVLaoPDR team as part of their BCC campaign for #CleanHands. on.snv.org/486jQ4i

Heading to the 2024 UNC Water & Health Conference next week? Don't miss our co-convened sessions, and join the conversation to help drive coordinated & actionable steps to advance water security everywhere: on.snv.org/400jIkS #UNCWaterHealth #WaterSecurity

Yesterday, Tanzania launched it’s 1st ever National Guidelines on Occupation Health and Safety for Sanitation workers developed by @wizara_afyatz with support from SNV, @WBTanzania @ilo @ISW_sanworkers @WaterAidTZ. This guideline will protect the dignity of sanitation workers.

As the climate crisis worsens, more communities could turn to unsafe water sources. 📢Promoting safe practices, like treatment and recharge, is crucial for resilience. #ClimateWeekNYC Discover a pioneering approach that could help.⤵️ snv.org/update/adaptin…

The journey of Tanzania's Watu Kazi #manualemptiers group shows the power of #collaboration and #formalization in improving the lives of #SanitationWorkers. From training to advocacy, their work is making work environment #safer💪 Read more: t.ly/WJ-dL @SNV_Tanzania

Discover the 4 S's of impactful behavioural change 🌟: Science-driven, Scalable, Systematic evaluation, Shared success. Powered by a unique hub partnership. Learn more ➡️ on.snv.org/3TsFWrO #BehaviourChange #Innovation 🤝📈🧪🔄

🚰💧In Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) communities, inclusive and collaborative water management systems that champion locally-led and community-driven efforts are revitalising water access for ASAL communities. Read more: on.snv.org/3szbDoW

New #SDG6 indicator progress reports from UN-Water show we are falling short of achieving all eight targets towards safely managed #water and #sanitation for all by 2030. In some regions, progress is not only lacking but going backwards. Just launched➡️ buff.ly/3yPXkzs

Learning & research are fundamental in SNV's ways of working, and what an inspiration it is for us to collaborate with research partners such as @UTSEngage. Learn more about Manju Sharma, a climate #rural #WASH hero from #Nepal: on.snv.org/479yiYP

Let's have a climate conversation! At #WWWeek, we're joining the CRSC in making a case for more investment in #sanitation as a key #climate strategy. 🌐Discover why this matters for both climate and peace in an article by our @iDEorg partners: on.snv.org/3YZ0fAu☮️

Ahead of @siwi_www the CRSC highlights the significance of climate-resilient #sanitation for peace, #water security & sustainability, and calls for leadership & increased investment 👉RM: wfw.fund/3XdlpcI 👇Join us👇 #WWWeek #BridgingBorders #WaterForPeace @dfat @dcceew

There are numerous early and preventative actions we can take to minimise the impacts of #climatechange on our health and water security. Discover the important investments Sylhet, #Bangladesh is making to improve the city's climate resilience. 🔗on.snv.org/3zI3YIl

Join our #WWWeek workshop: “Tools for Trust- Pathways towards peace for equitable water” and experience tools currently in use across Asia-Pacific to build a more equitable and resilient water future. 📅 Register: worldwaterweek.org/tickets 👉 Learn more: wfw.fund/WWWeek2024

🌟Discover the 'Hidden world of Lagos #SanitationWorkers!👷‍♂️ As part of the research project, @TaibatLawanson and team explores their daily struggles and resilience. Read their untold stories and understand their vital role in urban sanitation.📜 More here: t.ly/F2Grz