Department Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development

Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development

Our mandate is to develop and test methods and technologies that help the worlds’ poorest access sustainable water, solid waste and sanitation services.

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November 15, 2024

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024. The Aquatic Research Institute Eawag is organising three thematic panel discussions on the topic of ‘Swiss innovations for global climate action’ together with the Institute of Environmental Sciences at the University of Geneva.

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MOOC series «Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development»

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Research Projects

As countries strive for net zero emissions, managing greenhouse gases from non-sewered sanitation is becoming a pivotal focus, emphasizing the need for detailed emission studies and the inclusion of climate-smart strategies.
Assessing the sustainability of toilets constructed during the ODF campaigns and the impact of extreme weather events on toilet use in the Terai region
In-line chlorination using electrolysis in Sidama, Ethiopia - evaluating the impact on water quality and child health
Sustainable Waste-based Insect Farming Technologies in Uganda and Malawi