Department Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development

WASH in Humanitarian Contexts

Emergencies, both natural and human-made, have increased globally in recent years. Providing adequate WASH services throughout a crisis, from its onset to long-term recovery, is vital to meet basic needs and protect human and environmental health. SESP leads projects supporting the humanitarian WASH sector. SESP coordinates backstopping requests and works closely with other research groups at Sandec and at Eawag.

Current Projects

The provision of adequate sanitation at every step of a crisis is crucial in order to protect human and environmental health.

Past Projects

Eawag Sandec has provided advisory services for the Geneva Technical Hub and UNHCR for Sanitation, Greywater Management and Solid Waste Management for UNHCR’s Humanitarian Response