Climate Change, Water Resources and WASH Systems

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