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Climate and circular economy

Advancing sustainable climate-smart solutions to strengthen communities, systems and the environment.

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Water

We work towards climate resilience by ensuring that sanitation and waste management systems are adaptable to climate risks and mitigate their impact.

Lowering GHG emissions by transforming waste into resources

We focus on sustainable solid waste management, faecal sludge management, and the reduction of chemical fertilizer dependency. By embedding a circular economy approach, we create low-carbon, climate-smart solutions that mitigate environmental impact while supporting livelihoods and resilient communities.

Contributing to carbon sequestration by returning carbon to the soil

By recovering nutrients from waste through organic waste recycling, faecal sludge treatment, and composting, we reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers while improving soil structure, water retention, and biodiversity. This ensures agriculture is more sustainable and resilient to climate change.

Ensuring WASH systems are climate resilient

We design WASH systems that can withstand extreme weather events and promote the use of eco-friendly, resource efficient materials. To ensure the sustainability of these systems we create an enabling environment embedding solutions into broader climate resilience strategies and supporting standards and regulations.

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WASTE’s thematic experts

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Sumeet Pawar

Climate Change and Circular Economy Expert
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Valentin Post

Senior Finance Expert
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Sajib Mahanta

WASH Specialist