Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Resources available within this theme offer information on providing access to safe water and appropriate sanitation facilities, and introducing sound hygiene behaviors.
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Resources
Processes for Sustainability: Women and Water Management
Published:
October 19, 2016World VisionThe Water Institute at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
This two-page document summarises the findings of a recent study conducted by researchers at The Water Institute at the University of North Carolina, which discovered the role of women in water committees related to the sustainability of the water system. This study discovered that women are...Read more
Regional focus:
GlobalProcesses for Sustainability: Facilitating a Cycle of Success
Published:
October 19, 2016World VisionThe Water Institute at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
This two-page document summarises the findings of a recent study conducted by researchers at The Water Institute at the University of North Carolina. The lack of sustainable community-managed drinking water systems is a major concern in low- and middle-income countries. While water system breakdown...Read more
Regional focus:
GlobalWorld Vision's Approach to Community Engagement for Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Projects
Published:
October 7, 2016World Vision
This report will serve to articulate the method of community engagement that World Vision has implemented to achieve high levels of long-term sustainability within their West Africa Regional WASH projects.Read more
Regional focus:
GlobalInsight of the Week: Worries About Water Strongest in the South
Published:
May 25, 2021Worries About Water Strongest in the South. Seriousness of Water Shortages, Very Serious; by CountryRead more
Regional focus:
GlobalCreating Sustainable and Resilient Cities and Communities: Perspectives from the SDG 11 Leadership Forum
Published:
May 25, 2021Learn from the perspectives of 150 guest contributors who explored the critical role that green infrastructure and urban green spaces can play in building sustainable cities and communities. The focus of the forum was to explore the challenges faced by North American urban centres.Read more
Regional focus:
GlobalINTERWOVEN RISKS, UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES: The business case for tackling water pollution in apparel and textile value chains
Published:
May 25, 2021The apparel and textile industry is one of the largest industries in the world, both in terms of annual revenue (over US$2.5 trillion pre-pandemic) and environmental degradation.Read more
Regional focus:
GlobalEmpowering Consumers Through Transparency
Published:
May 25, 2021Last year a group of brand, retailer, and manufacturer members from the
Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and GlobeScan joined forces to investigate how the apparel, footwear, and textile industry can offer more meaningful transparency to consumers.Read more
Regional focus:
GlobalRebuilding a More Sustainable Fashion Industry After COVID-19
Published:
May 25, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting societal and economic shutdowns required to contain it present the apparel, footwear, and textile industries with unprecedented challenges. But while this crisis strains their commitment to sustainability, it simultaneously demands that companies accelerate...Read more
Regional focus:
GlobalWater and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Business Framework for Water and COVID-19: Rebuilding and Resilience: Phases 2 and 3
Published:
May 25, 2021This Issue Brief expands on Phase 1 of this framework to further articulate the role the business community can play in combatting the spread of COVID-19, as well as rebuilding the economy and reducing the risk of future shocks.Read more
Regional focus:
GlobalVolumetric Water Benefit Accounting (VWBA): A Practical Guide to Implementing Water Replenishment Targets
Published:
May 25, 2021This guide is intended as a practical resource to facilitate the application of VWBA methods to meet water replenishment targets.Read more
Regional focus:
GlobalDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.