Beyond the Surface:
Addressing the Interconnected Crises of Water, and Climate Change

In a thought-provoking keynote address, Dr. Daniel Ddiba, a Research Fellow at SEI-Stockholm, shed light on the critical intersection between water, sanitation, and climate change during a recent presentation. The keynote, titled “Water and Environment for Climate Action,” outlined the deep linkages between these sectors and highlighted the urgent need for integrated approaches to tackle the growing climate crisis. Dr. Ddiba began by discussing the profound effects of climate change
on the global water cycle, explaining how shifts in precipitation patterns and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events are destabilizing water availability. He pointed out that these disruptions not only affect access to clean water but also complicate sanitation efforts, leading to an increase in waterborne diseases and public health risks.