strategy
Training in water sanitation
Synonyms:
Training in water hygieneDeveloping 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. Broader:
Training in water management Facilitates:
Reducing water pollutionEnsuring clean drinking waterPromoting environmental hygienePromoting environmental hygieneProviding sanitary water supplyControlling water-borne diseasesUsing traditional methods for water pollution control Facilitated by:
Expanding technical cooperation among developing countries on water and sanitationProviding international support for drinking water supply and sanitation programmes Problems:
Chemical contamination of waterFouling of water pipes
Health hazards from water development schemes
Inadequate water system infrastructure
Infectious drinking water
Polluted drinking water
Pollution of water by infected faeces
Toxic blue-green algae in drinking water
Undecided fluoridation plan
Water-borne diseases
Water-borne viral disease
Organizations:
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies International Training Network for Water and Waste Management United Nations Conference on Environment and Development Global Applied Research Network in Water Supply and Sanitation Subjects:
Hydrology → WaterSocial 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:
