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Women next to temporary toilet in flood displaced community

In this Nepali community, climate change is mostly felt through water

The effects of climate change are abundantly clear to be observed in water: 90% of climate risks are water-related. Financing adaptation is more crucial than ever.
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 Mahmuda at water tap

Dealing with the water crisis in Bangladesh, the story of Mahmuda

Dealing with the water crisis is dealing with climate change in Bangladesh. Women and girls are disproportionately affected. Read Mahmuda Begum's story.
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 Beleidsnotitie Doen waar Nederland goed in is 2022

Climate, adaptation and water: how firm are the promises of Minister Schreinemacher?

07.07.22 Amsterdam
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Flood in the streets of Bangladesh

Research proves: climate injustice for Africa and South Asia extremely high

30.06.22 Amsterdam
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Simavi Managing Director Dieneke van der Wijk at the Climate march in Rotterdam

Waking up the government during the Climate March in Rotterdam

21.06.22 Amsterdam
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Reusable sanitary pads, proper information and water give girls dignity in Kenya

24.05.22 Kenya
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Jerrycan under a tap

Connect4WASH: Setting the pace for Simavis' new Strategy

16.05.22 Kenya
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Mani Tamang with her grand daugher at a water pump

UN Water Conference 2023 off for a good start

28.04.22 Amsterdam
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Ritu Bangladesh

Evaluating the impact of the Ritu programme for the future

21.04.22 Amsterdam
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Jane Nyamwamu about the impact of the Water Justice Fund: 'Women can do magic'

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