A policy brief issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) on the Impact of Covid-19 on the water scarce Arab region” estimates that a 5 percent increase in household water demand is expected as a result of the pandemic which is equivalent to 4 to 5 million cubic meters
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On the occasion of the World Water Day and in light of the global pandemic, it is reminded that making handwashing part of our daily routines is an effective way to reduce diseases and help achieve many SDGs. The table below shows the proportion of population using a hand washing facility with soap and water
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ABOUT THE YOUNG LEADERS INITIATIVE On September 19, 2016, the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth unveiled the inaugural class of the Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals – 17 young change-makers whose leadership is catalyzing the achievement of the Goals. From food to fashion to finance, the Young Leaders for the
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This is a call for original papers from researchers, practitioners, regulators, and decision-makers about their contributions to the realization of the human rights to water and sanitation and their intellectual reflections about the topic, from different perspectives. The aim is for papers that discuss theoretical approaches, legal and institutional frameworks, and case studies related to
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The World Water Day 2020 (WWD 2020), celebrated on 22 March 2020, will take place on the theme of “Water and Climate Change” and how the two are inextricably linked. In that respect, the UN-Water Policy Brief on Climate Change and Water was disseminated to support policy makers’ understanding of the co-benefits to managing water and climate
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