Peter VosHead of GGGI Water and Sanitation

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WATER & SANITATION

WATER AND SANITATION

Current economic growth is extractive, using water without regards to the degradation of the water resources.

Water resource base is over-exploited, insufficiently recharged and poorly managed, leading to degraded aquifers, loss of biodiversity, polluted riverways and increasing scarcity.

Industries dependent on water are further affected by growing scarcity, and increasing environmental and social costs, ultimately rendering economic growth unsustainable.

Agricultural production is based on overexploiting natural resources such as water.

MORE SUSTAINABLE

An economic growth model that uses water services in a sustainable way, whereby production is based on sustainable levels of water resources, as well as promoting a circular economy in which water is reused as an economic asset.

Decentralized, innovative and market-based solutions for the provision of water and sanitation services, that ensure access for under-serviced areas and can be replicable.

Climate-resilient, sustainable and bankable investments, as well as innovative financing mechanisms that ensure not only economic returns, but also provide social and environmental benefits.

Communities and economic sectors ensure equitable water access for the poor and vulnerable groups while ensuring adequate water supply for environmental functions.

Commitments to

Sustainable Water

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Inadequate sanitation and lack of wastewater treatment can lead to spread of disease and public health issues, generating negative impacts on economic productivity. Cities of all sizes face growing challenges in providing safe, affordable and functional sanitation systems that are also sustainable.

Water systems are not resilient enoughto accommodate the impacts of climatechange, leaving some of the poorestpeople vulnerable to water scarcity anddroughts and increasing risk of floodsspreading in more areas.

Unsustainable water management can lead to over-exploitation of scarce water resources, bringing negative consequences, including falling groundwater tables, drying up rivers and degraded ecosystems.

Industrial processes that overuse water resources and dispose used water without adequate treatment can result in surface and groundwater pollution, that may trigger food contamination, ecosystem degradation, and impact human health.

Inefficient use of irrigation water can lead to wastage, lower water productivity, water scarcity, increased salinity of soil, and waterlogging, all of which negatively impacts the agricultural economy.

Communities and economic sectors are climate resilient, through adoption of sustainable water management practices, safeguards against floods or droughts, strengthened institutions, green value chains, and climate-resilient water infrastructure.

Reuse and valorizationof wastewater provides additional water resources, while providing energy.

Proper containment, transport, treatment and disposal of wastewater ensures that freshwater is not at risk of contamination.

Sustainable water management ensures that freshwater continues to be available for all water uses, including for ecosystem services. Freshwater is critical for restoring natural river functions, reducing siltation and erosion, recharging reservoirs and aquifers, and mitigating for climate-related disasters.

More efficient irrigation systems and less water-intensive crops help improve water productivity, reduce wastage, limit the overdraft of scarce water resources and ensure sustainable water use in agriculture. This is critical for food security, as food demands accelerate in the coming decades.

OUR WATER AND SANITATION VALUE CHAIN

As a first step GGGI offers an initial diagnosis and green impact assessment that focuses on entry points for water and sanitation activities.

GGGI conducts assessment of economic needs and gaps and identifies risks and opportunities at different levels with particular attention to the water resource base.

This stage also includes carrying out an overall macroeconomic assessment to build a business case for green growth, highlighting water interventions, followed by an identification of programs, policies, and technologies which demonstrate the importance of yielding high social, environmental and economic returns.

GGGI engages with appropriate stakeholders involved in the water and sanitation landscape to develop an appropriate institutional arrangement for engagement.

How GGGI’s work on Water and Sanitation contributes towards our Strategic Outcomes

Diagnosis Green impact assessment Sector/Sub-sector strategy & planning Design, financing & implementation

GGGI supports (sub)sector planning, which may include, but not be limited to, reviewing national and subnational policy frameworks around water and sanitation, conducting a problem tree analysis, and performing a needs assessment to identify key gaps and opportunities in priority sectors.

Through a consultative approach, GGGI identifies opportunities to set clear targets and objectives in view of the gaps in the sectors.

Some appropriate interventions include: (1) establishing comprehensive policy reforms such as wastewater tariff reforms, (2) building long-term

GGGI focuses on supporting Member countries by designing business models and outlines initial budgeting and resources required for selected projects. GGGI identifies relevant partners for engagement and then conducts resource mobilization to finance the project – through public and private sources. GGGI carries out preparatory studies in support of a detailed financial assessment and business model, as well as replication, or scale up plans where needed. GGGI provides support in designing, structuring, arranging financing capital and identifying potential financiers and investors.

As part of its services, GGGI leverages public capital to mobilize private sector investment through developing bankable projects, financial products, and National Financing Vehicles (NFVs), while addressing knowledge gaps and challenges in GGGI Member countries.

investments involving bundling of smaller projects, or scaling up of tested approaches, (3) supporting dedicated funds to mobilize and disburse private sector investment and domestic or international finance, for example dedicated water funds, (4) making investments or demonstrating projects to test innovative approaches, for example decentralized wastewater systems, (5) developing a suite of knowledge products to address gaps and provide evidence-based planning and policy making, (6) providing technical assistance ranging from project conceptualization to feasibility studies and project management.

Development, economic growth and sustainability diagnosis

Sectoral greenimpact assessmentand prioritization

Macro economic impact assessment

Policy and institutions analysis

Analysis of costs and investment requirements

Development of sectoral/sub-sectoral investment plans and selection

Design: Project and policy preparation

Financing: Identification of possible financial structure

Implementation

Water and Sanitation Focus Areas GHG Emission Reductions Green Jobs Access to sustainable services Adequate supply of ecosystem services ensured Adaptation

Mainstreaming water resources management into green planning frameworks.

Decentralized sanitation systems and water quality investments.

Supporting innovation through bio-economy opportunities including climate resilient food systems.

Payment for ecosystem services.

Efficient use of water decreases water demands, thereby decreasing energy needed to extract and distribute water.

Green jobs generated from water and sanitation projects, including those in agriculture, water and wastewater treatment and bio-economy innovations in partner countries.

Increased access to freshwater supplies through reuse of treated water, efficient water use and protected freshwater resource base.

Expansion of access to improved sanitation services, particular in under-serviced areas, through innovative projects and service delivery models that demonstrate financial viability and ensure social and gender inclusion.

Sustainable water management to ensure freshwater for ecosystem services.

Treated wastewater to prevent contamination and pollution of freshwater resources.

Water pricing and innovations in the bio-economy contribute to sustained ecosystem services.

Improved management of water and sanitation protects access to water and related ecosystem services.

Flood and drought management as well as climate proofing to make households and communities adaptive to climate change.

Reuse of water decreases energy costs for water treatment and distribution.

Low cost, decentralized sanitation solutions are less energy-intensive, thereby reducing GHG emissions.

OUR WORK ON WATER AND SANITATION AROUND THE WORLD

Who we work with

The Water thematic team works with local and regional institutions to deliver its programs. Some institutions that GGGI has worked with the Korea International Cooperation Agency, GIZ, African Development Bank, BORDA, Asian Development Bank, and World Bank.

Myanmar

Lao PDR

Nepal

Uganda

Peru

Jordan

India

Senegal

Cambodia

Ethiopia

Mozambique

CambodiaWastewater Program to support national government and secondary cities

EthiopiaInsurance fund for smallholders to increase climate resilience;

Sustainable WASH services in drought-prone areas;

Sustainable wastewater management for industrial parks

IndiaOutput based performance system for water programs of Ministry of Rural Development

JordanGreen Growth Action Plan for the Water Sector

Lao PDRWastewater Management and Green Cities program

MozambiqueSolar irrigation to support food security

MyanmarRestoring mangroves with integrated water management in the Ayeyarwady Delta

NepalCity Wide Inclusive Sanitation for the cities of Nepal

PeruProtecting natural ecosystems for increased water security

SenegalCity Wide Inclusive Sanitation for the cities of Senegal

UgandaSustainable Energy-Water Solutions for Medium to Large Scale Irrigation of Commercial Farming

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