Cambodian villagers take a field trip to see how people in similar situations have successfully improved their sanitation, coming away inspired to make changes in their own communities.
BOLSTERING WASH, BUILDING RESILIENCE
How water security can enhance the climate resilience of WASH activities (with helpful graphics).
MODELING BETTER WATER MANAGEMENT
SWP and SEI train Cambodian students, researchers and officials on a new method of water resource planning.
Scientific American | How Humans Get in the Way of Clean Water
There are many cheap and effective ways to provide safe water to the world’s poor regions. However, projects often fail due to factors such as inadequate planning, maintenance or persuasive power.
WHAT WE'RE READING
IJHEH | Water Safety Plans: A Review
Many countries and regions have rapidly adopted water safety plans (WSPs), but implementing them remains a work in progress. This study reviewed the literature on capacity building and training for WSPs, and provided recommendations for utilities and intermediate and national governments.
Nature | Global Patterns and Dynamics of Climate – Groundwater Interactions
Adaptation strategies must account for the hydraulic memory of groundwater systems, which can buffer climate change impacts on water resources in many regions, but may also lead to long-term impacts on river flows and groundwater-dependent ecosystems.