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Mission-Critical: Invest in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for a Healthy and Green Economic Recovery (2021)

This report provides an updated investment case for WASH services, reflecting major global challenges such as climate change, COVID-19 response and recovery, and building resilience.

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SWA Webinar Series on COVID-19 and WASH (2020)

This webinar series is organized by SWA and consists of dialogues on COVID-19 and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

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Live: Country Experiences on COVID-19 and WASH (2020)

This live-blog shares WASH approaches Sanitation and Water for All partners are taking in response to the COVID-19 emergency.

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WASH Programme Contribution to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Prevention and Response (2020)

This technical document outlines the overarching strategy and tactics for implementing UNICEF’s COVID-19 WASH response.

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On the Frontline: the State of the World’s Water 2020

This analysis examines how climate change is making it harder for people in the world’s poorest countries to rely on being able to drink clean water every day and…

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Short-Changed on Climate Change: Money, Water and the People on the Frontline (2020)

This report explores how the already low levels of funding spent on climate change aren’t being targeted to help the worst affected countries deal with the effects, putting billions…

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Sustainable Sanitation and Water Management Toolbox (2020)

The SSWM Toolbox compiles thousands of “best of” instruments geared to optimize sanitation and water management intervention at a local level all curated in an easy-to-understand yet comprehensive way.

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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: Three Essential Ingredients to Resilient Agricultural Supply Chains (2019)

This booklet presents an opportunity for sectors that are reliant upon the agricultural supply chain to take leadership in protecting and improving WASH resources for the people and business…

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UN-Water Annual Report 2018

This report highlights steps taken by UN-Water in 2018 to continue its mission to coordinate the efforts of UN entities and international organizations working on water and sanitation issues.

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Transforming Health Systems: the Vital Role of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (2019)

This report outlines the health systems strengthening approach WaterAid has taken, and how this has supported sustainable improvements in WASH in healthcare facilities.

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Drinking Water Guide: A Resource for Advocates (2019)

River Network’s Drinking Water Guide is a first step in helping to create a more informed and engaged national network of advocates for safe, clean, affordable, and sustainable drinking…

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UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) (2019)

The UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) provides policy- and decision-makers at all levels with easily accessible and comprehensive analyses to make informed decisions for…

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WASH In Health Care Facilities: Global Baseline Report 2019

This Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) report focuses on monitoring the status of WASH in health care facilities.

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Water Loss Reduction in Zamdela – “Metsimaholo Water Loss Reduction Project” (2019)

This case study looks at actions taken by Sasol to reduce water loss, improve municipal water infrastructure, and improve access to water for the local community in the Zamdela…

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World Water Development Report 2019

The 2019 World Water Development Report (WWDR) examines how improved water resource management and access to water supply and sanitation services can help address the causes and alleviate the…

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BRK Ambiental Presents: Women and Sanitation (2019)

This study analyzes, from several complementary points of view, the issue of women’s lives and access to sanitation in Brazil, and how the lack of sanitation compromises the health…

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SDGs in Brazil: The Role of the Private Sector (2018)

This publication features Brazilian private sector stories gathered in Global Compact Network Brazil’s presentation during the 73rd session of the United Nations’ General Assembly, SDGs in Brazil – The…

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SDG 6 Synthesis Report 2018 on Water and Sanitation (2018)

This first synthesis report on SDG 6 is an in-depth review and includes data on the global baseline status of SDG 6, the current situation and trends at global…

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WASH Pledge Impact Report (2018)

Maximizing the business contribution towards water, sanitation and hygiene.

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Acciona Agua – Sustainable Water Supply in Water Scarce Regions (2017)

Acciona created the Acciona Agua division to provide global solutions for the sustainable development of the water sector and to supply water to people primarily in water-scarce regions.

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Coca-Cola: Respecting the Human Right to Water and Sanitation

As a beverage company, Coca-Cola recognize the indispensable nature of water in advancing healthy ecosystems, communities, business, agriculture and commerce.

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Guidance for Companies on Respecting the Human Rights to Water & Sanitation (2015)

This Guidance aims to help business effectively align corporate water stewardship practice with the corporate responsibility to respect the human rights to water and sanitation.

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Realizing the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation (2014)

The United Nations Special Rapporteur has been working closely with several organizations interested in understanding what the human rights to water and sanitation mean for their work, and how to translate…

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Bringing a Human Rights Lens To Corporate Water Stewardship (2012)

This paper aims to assist large-scale water-using companies by providing useful approaches to, and concrete examples of, what respect for the human right to water and sanitation means in…

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Water and Human Rights: Exploring the Roles and Responsibilities of Business (2009)

This paper examines how businesses can adhere to John Ruggie’s “corporate responsibility to respect” principle in the context of access to water.

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