While we see more focus on methane mitigation and increased recognition of sanitation in national climate plans, we all need to face the same way, particularly regarding finance.
Recently I listened to a speech by Arnold Schwarzenegger on how the climate movement is stuck and needs to reset. I think our approach to solving the water and sanitation crisis could help.
A new IRC Thematic Overview Paper discusses the different pathways under which the 'utilitisation' of rural water supply can take place. The factors that drive these processes, the strengths and weaknesses of the resulting models of utility-managed rural water supply, and possible areas for support.
National public development banks are underused and that they have the potential to raise finance for achieving both the SDG 6 and the water-related...