Water and Sanitation

Water solutions are climate solutions. Improved water resources management is a multisectoral challenge and one of the most cost-effective ways to adapt to climate change. Inclusive access to safely managed water and sanitation services and consistent application of hygiene behaviors are fundamental to household and community resilience to climate change. Water security is also critical for a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions future. Aligned with the U.S. Government Global Water Strategy, USAID through USAID's Climate Strategy is helping partner countries build climate-resilient water supplies and water and sanitation services that sustainably deliver benefits, quickly restore services in the face of climate shocks and stressors, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.