Water, Sanitation, People & the Growing Services Demand in Urban Settings

Description

The urban population is growing fast, especially in low and low-middle-income countries. Over 55% of the world's population is presently living in urban areas; 68% of the world’s population is expected to be living in cities by 2050(UN, 2018), with 90% of this urban population growth being in Asia & Africa. More housing, education, health care, decent work, and a safe environment are needed at a matching rate to achieve sustainable urban growth. These needs hinge on successful water and sanitation services. Managing water is, however, ‘wicked,’ complex, and expensive, with no one way of doing it and no known permanent solutions; many countries are yet to master sustainable management models. Thsi presentation aimed to address the multiple ways the water and sanitation problems could be addressed.

Period	1 Jun 2021
Event title	9th Annual Conference of the UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Water Services : Water Services and Cooperation
Event type	Conference
Conference number	9
Location	Tampere, FinlandShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International