strategy

Training in water sanitation

Synonyms:
Training in water hygiene
Developing human resources to improve drinking water supply and sanitation
Context:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends expanding training programmes on water hygiene and sanitation at all levels, including special programmes for women.
Implementation:
In 1993, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies trained trainers and 1,500 village workers in sanitation and water hygiene to provide safe water supplies for 80,000 people.
Subjects:
Hydrology Water
Social Activity Human resources
Industry Beverages
Industry Utilities
Societal Problems Hygiene
Education Training
Development Development
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 1: No PovertyGOAL 2: Zero HungerGOAL 3: Good Health and Well-beingGOAL 4: Quality EducationGOAL 5: Gender EqualityGOAL 6: Clean Water and SanitationGOAL 7: Affordable and Clean EnergyGOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGOAL 10: Reduced InequalityGOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGOAL 13: Climate ActionGOAL 14: Life Below WaterGOAL 15: Life on LandGOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong InstitutionsGOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal