Opinion : COVID – 19 is telling us that it’s time for global systems change – starting with water
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Water insecurity health gender irrigation droughts floods food production Index-based weather insurance circular water system ecosystem climate change Mark Smith, Claudia Sadoff COVID
Date
04 June 20
Summary
Inadequate water supply and sanitation deprive communities of the most basic hygiene measure that helps prevent the spread of disease: handwashing. As a result, COVID-19 is shining an unforgiving spotlight on the inequalities, hardships and global health risks that stem from our failure to uphold the human right to water and sanitation worldwide.
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DownToEarth
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