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Water and climate change
World Water Day 2020, on 22 March, is about water and climate change – and how the two are inextricably linked.
Adapting to the water effects of climate change will protect health and save lives.
Using water more efficiently will reduce greenhouse gases from treatment systems.
We cannot afford to wait.
Everyone has a role to play.
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We cannot afford to wait
Climate policy makers must put water at the heart of action plans.
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Water can help fight climate change
There are sustainable, affordable and scalable water and sanitation solutions.
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Everyone has a role to play
It is surprising how many water actions anyone, anywhere can take to address climate change.
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