Advancing global climate-resilient, digitized sanitation in cities
Author(s)
Koch, Marta
Type
Media
Abstract
Around 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050.
New challenges for sanitation and wastewater and fecal sludge management place growing pressure on policymakers and industry professionals, and investment and innovation in this sector has become critical.
The need for climate adaptation interventions, alongside digital technology use for the improvement of service management, are two key trends that have emerged as solutions to address these growing challenges in global sanitation and wastewater management.
New challenges for sanitation and wastewater and fecal sludge management place growing pressure on policymakers and industry professionals, and investment and innovation in this sector has become critical.
The need for climate adaptation interventions, alongside digital technology use for the improvement of service management, are two key trends that have emerged as solutions to address these growing challenges in global sanitation and wastewater management.
Identifier
https://sdg.iisd.org/commentary/guest-articles/advancing-global-climate-resilient-digitized-sanitation-in-cities/