Overview
Climate change affects water availability and quality, increases the frequency of extreme weather events, and disrupts WASH infrastructure. Effective climate governance requires integrating climate resilience into water management, engaging diverse stakeholders, and leveraging data-driven approaches to mitigate risks and adapt to changing conditions.
At KEWASNET, we work to strengthen the resilience of WASH systems through capacity building, policy advocacy, and knowledge sharing to ensure sustainable water and sanitation services for all Kenyans, even in the face of climate challenges.
1. Climate Resilience
Building resilient WASH systems that can withstand and adapt to climate variability and change through innovative approaches and adaptive management strategies.
Key Strategies
- • Developing adaptive water management strategies
- • Protecting ecosystems from climate-induced degradation
- • Implementing infrastructure resilient to floods and droughts
- • Adaptation Technologies
- • Mitigation Technologies
2. Mitigation Strategies
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from WASH systems while promoting sustainable practices that contribute to global climate action goals.
Key Approaches
- • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from WASH systems
- • Promoting renewable energy in water treatment
- • Encouraging sustainable water use practices
3. Community Adaptation & Water Management
Empowering communities to build local resilience through education, participation, and community-led initiatives that enhance adaptive capacity.
Community Initiatives
- • Empowering local communities with climate education
- • Supporting community-led water conservation initiatives
- • Facilitating stakeholder dialogues on climate action
- • Improving Water Use Efficiency
- • Promoting Water Conservation
4. Policies and Frameworks
Key national policies and legal frameworks guiding climate action in Kenya's WASH sector provide the foundation for coordinated climate response.
National Policies
- • National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS)
- • National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2015-2030
- • Knowledge products: Climate policy briefs
Legal Frameworks
- • Climate Change Act 2016
- • Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) 1999
- • Knowledge products: Citizen guides to climate laws
5. Tools and Resources
Practical resources to support climate resilience in WASH programming, providing stakeholders with the tools needed for effective climate action.
Assessment Tools
- • Climate Risk Assessment Toolkit
- • Vulnerability Mapping Tools
Reporting Mechanisms
- • National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) Reports
- • CSO Climate Impact Assessments
Climate Financing
- • Adaptation Finance
- • Financing Loss and Damage
Climate Action for WASH
KEWASNET is committed to addressing climate change impacts on WASH systems through comprehensive strategies that build resilience, reduce emissions, and empower communities. Our work focuses on integrating climate considerations into all aspects of water and sanitation programming to ensure sustainable services for all Kenyans.