Putting climate resilience and sustainability at the heart of our work
Climate change poses a significant threat to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which focuses on ensuring clean water and sanitation for all. Increasing water scarcity, rising flood risks, and the vulnerability of water and sanitation infrastructure can lead to contamination of water supplies and widespread damage. Additionally, sea level rise is causing more saltwater intrusion, polluting vital freshwater aquifers.
For more than two decades, Aqua for All is dedicated to funding and supporting initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapting to climate change impacts. This journey has been a valuable learning experience, shaping the way we integrate climate action into our programmes and organisation through the following commitments:
- Reducing our operational footprint to minimise environmental impact.
- Assessing climate risks that may affect our programmes.
- Managing and mitigating these risks, while strengthening community resilience through water and sanitation services.
- Supporting water and sanitation enterprises in reducing emissions from their operations.
- Incorporating GHG emissions assessments into the screening process for new investments.
- Partnering with financial institutions to enhance their understanding of climate risks in water and sanitation portfolios and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
Read more about our Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy