Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
• Community Development
• Gender Equality
• Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• 9,174 wells and water points built or rehabilitated (123% of target)
• Catchment area protection through tree planting and other environmental practices in multiple regions
• Improved water resource management in wetlands

Social Achievements

• 942,694 people gained access to clean drinking water (102% of target)
• 867,713 people gained access to improved household sanitation (124% of target)
• 917,164 people gained access to handwashing facilities (107% of target)
• 342,575 people benefited from emergency water services
• 286,831 people received emergency hygiene supplies
• 1,821 WASH committees formed with fee-collection systems (148% of target)
• 3,739 faith leaders trained on hygiene and sanitation (157% of target)
• 916 women became active in WASH businesses
• 1,509 women trained in WASH advocacy
• Significant improvements in school enrollment linked to WASH education

Governance Achievements

• Partnerships with governments in multiple countries to co-fund WASH projects
• Establishment of WASH business centers to support local entrepreneurship
• Development of community management models for water systems
• Implementation of fee-collection systems to ensure sustainability of water systems
• Collaboration with local governments and communities to develop integrated WASH programs

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• El Niño-induced flooding in Kenya
• Hesitancy of some Rwandan schools to build permanent handwashing facilities due to water bill concerns
• Heavy rains and flooding in Somalia leading to cholera outbreaks
• Government mismanagement of water systems in South Sudan
• Water quality issues in Tanzania
• Procurement delays in Tanzania and Eswatini
• Slow acceptance of good hygiene practices in Tanzania
• Security issues in Sudan and the Central African Republic
• Unrealistic integrated community plans in Angola
• Lack of clear WASH policies in DRC health facilities
• Heavy rains affecting latrine construction in Lesotho
• Currency devaluation impacting budgets in Malawi
• Cholera outbreak in Zambia
• Changing climate conditions making water sourcing difficult in Zimbabwe
• Security situation in Burkina Faso
• Rising material prices and poor road conditions in CAR
• Teacher strike impacting WASH programming in Chad schools
• Water quality challenges in Mali
• Shortage of cleaning staff in Niger health facilities
• Inflation impacting material costs in Sierra Leone

Mitigation Strategies

• Community health volunteers teaching families to reinforce latrines in Kenya
• Exploring solutions for water bill concerns in Rwandan schools
• Reallocating funds for emergency response in Somalia
• Advocating with the government of South Sudan for qualified personnel to manage water systems
• Exploring partnerships for desalination plants in Tanzania
• Addressing procurement delays through improved processes
• Strengthening community engagement to improve hygiene practices
• Adapting to security challenges through alternative strategies
• Working with local government to align programs in Angola
• Collaborating with health facility managers and water committees in DRC
• Monitoring conditions and adjusting schedules in Lesotho
• Tracking market rates and renegotiating contracts in Malawi
• Extensive water quality monitoring and water trucking in Zambia
• Increasing drilling depths and adjusting budgets in Zimbabwe
• Using UN Humanitarian Air Service for transport in Burkina Faso
• Recruiting companies earlier in the procurement process in CAR
• Rescheduling WASH programming in Chad
• Developing a robust plan to enhance water quality at the source in Mali
• Advocating for hiring cleaners and collaborating with health committees in Niger
• Negotiating material costs in Sierra Leone

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Working with reliable suppliers
• Accelerated supplier review process

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding
• Drought

Opportunities

• Improved water resource management
• Climate-resilient infrastructure

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 5: Gender Equality

Initiatives contribute to these goals by improving access to clean water and sanitation, promoting hygiene practices, protecting water resources, and empowering women.