Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Integrating resilience to climate change, environmental degradation and disasters into WASH systems offers returns in the long-term.

Inclusive collective action together with data-based decision-making can help to address climate vulnerabilities and low adaptive capacities.

Integrating it into water-related programming not only enhances the well-being and dignity of women and girls, but also contributes to improved health outcomes, increased educational opportunities, and sustainable development at large.

Could women be the source of change? Advances in women’s representation in government show much promise.

Strengthening DFAT and AWP’s partnership with IWMI provides the opportunity for working more closely together on critical water challenges facing the region