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São Tomé validates solutions for climate-resilient water services

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São Tomé validates solutions for climate-resilient water services

The authorities of São Tomé and Príncipe, UNICEF and the Swedish research institute have validated solutions to make water, sanitation and hygiene services more resilient to climate change. The initiative is based on identifying risks and vulnerabilities in the sector, according to Rstp.

São Tomé and Príncipe’s Directorate of Environment and Climate Action, together with UNICEF and the Swedish research institute, validated solutions on Wednesday 14 October to strengthen the climate resilience of water, sanitation and hygiene services in the archipelago, Rstp reports.

The validation took place at a workshop held on 13 and 14 October in São Tomé. Representatives of public institutions, members of the inter-institutional coordination mechanism for these services, development partners, civil society organisations, private companies, academics and national experts took part.

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