by Polly Markandya | Mar 22, 2021 | News
To mark World Water Day, 22 March, WSUP is shining a light on the value of water: the theme for this year’s campaign. Water brings value in so many ways, whether it is through education, employment, nutrition, health, or environmental protection. Safeguarding...
by Polly Markandya | Nov 19, 2020 | News
What have toilets got to do with climate change? This World Toilet Day, WSUP is highlighting how climate change is placing a growing strain on urban sanitation systems, and looks at ways to improve the climate resiliency of services to the poorest. Climate change is...
by Polly Markandya | Aug 26, 2020
Water & Sanitation for Urban Populations has today published a new report on the need for water and sanitation service providers in Southern Zambia to become more resilient in the face of climate change. The report, entitled, Building resilience to climate change:...
by Polly Markandya | Aug 26, 2020
As the effects of man-made climate change become more pronounced, water shortages are becoming more common throughout Africa, with Southern Africa identified as a particular climate change hotspot. This report examines the challenges faced by Southern Water &...
by Polly Markandya | Jun 2, 2020
This Discussion Paper synthesises experience from Eastern and Southern Africa and Bangladesh to explore the evolving role of regulators in driving urban sanitation service improvements. The paper argues that effective regulators and regulations are urgently needed to...
