As climate threats increase pressure on key services, a UN treaty led by UNECE and the UN health agency WHO is helping countries protect clean water access in schools, hospitals and more across Europe, North America, the Caucasus and Central Asia. 
At a Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol on Water and Health in Budapest last week, more than 40 countries adopted a programme to build more resilient and equitable water, sanitation and hygiene systems, often referred to collectively as WASH.  
The Protocol provides a toolbox of evidence-based resources and has supported at least 1,500 site assessments to date. Although all countries have pledged to ensure safe water and sanitation for all as part of the Sustainable Development Goals, “no one tells you how to do it; that’s what the Protocol has to offer”, explains Marta Vargha, Vice-Chair of the Protocol, speaking to UN News.


Dozens of countries sign up for key water access 'toolkit'

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Dozens of countries sign up for key water access 'toolkit'

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