| Project Detail |
PacFresH2O – protecting freshwater resources for increased climate resilience in the Pacific Islands The Pacific Island countries are facing climate-related challenges: droughts are impacting water resources, and heavy rainfall can contaminate them. Rising air and sea temperatures are exacerbating natural disasters, such as cyclones, and destroying water and sanitation infrastructures. There is a lack of investment and good governance. Although sources of freshwater are abundant, they cannot be used without investments in the infrastructure. Most people are dependent on unprotected water resources. Inadequate drinking water treatment is causing waterborne diseases. Objective Representatives of rural communities and decision-makers in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands have the capacity to maintain decentralised, climate-resilient water and sanitation services. |
