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During a dialogue hosted by UNICEF with the Governments of South Africa and China, the importance of progressive policies, investment, and innovation in protecting water, sanitation, and sustainable energy systems from climate shocks was highlighted. Children and youth representatives from the two countries, along with partners from various sectors, participated in the discussions, which focused […]

AWARe, an initiative launched by Egypt during the 27th UN Climate Change Conference, aims to address water and climate challenges, particularly in African countries. The initiative seeks to reduce water waste, improve water supply, and promote cooperative water-related adaptation. It emphasizes the interlinkages between water and climate action, with a focus on achieving the Sustainable […]

During a session titled “Maximizing the potential of the private sector in the Water & Sanitation Sector in Africa to reach Sustainable Development Goal 6,” held at the 21st International Congress of the African Water Association and 7th Faecal Sludge Management Conference in Abidjan, panelists stressed the significance of including rural residents in efforts to […]

According to a recent analysis by UNICEF, 190 million children in ten African countries face a convergence of three critical water-related threats: inadequate access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); the spread of water-related diseases; and the impact of climate hazards. These challenges are particularly severe in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, […]