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Published by Transworld Publishers Limited P.O. Box 60359 City Square Nairobi 00200, Kenya Tel: [phone] Wireless: [phone] Fax: [phone] Mobile: + 254 722 641 820 + 254 722 106 670 Website: www.afriwater.org Webmaster [email protected] March - April 2015 Vol 10 No. 2 Contents This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Observance began in 1993 and has grown significantly ever since; for the general public to show support, it is encouraged for the public to not use their taps throughout the whole day. REGULARS Publisher S.N. Mwaniki Email: [email protected] 2 Comment 32 Health 3 News in Brief 34 Publications Editor Kariuki Wangai Email: [email protected] 28 People 36 Roundup Assistant Editor A. Ayiro Events 30 Water & Sanitation 37 Calender 2015 Dr. Judith Nyunja Email: [email protected] 12 Bridging the Gap – How the SDG Fund is Paving the Way for a Post-2015 Agenda The countdown has begun to September’s Summit on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with world leaders discussing the 17 goals and 169 targets proposed by the United Nations Open Working Group. Eng. Malaquen Milgo Email: [email protected] Raphael M. Kabando Email: [email protected] Eng. Prof. Patts M.A. Odira Email: [email protected] Peter Mwaura Email: [email protected] Eng. Ephraim Kisembo Email: [email protected] 13 The Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources John Rao Nyaoro, HSC Email: [email protected] Regional Representatives: Rwanda Contact: Dr. F. Otieno Tel: [phone] Uganda and South Sudan Contact: Cyrus Ruheni Tel: [phone] Zimbabwe Contact: Marjory Kusotera-Dzapata Institute of Water and Sanitation Development Box MP422, Mount Pleasant Harare, ZIMBABWE Tel/Fax: [phone] Graphic Designer Moss Colman [email protected] Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this publication,the Publisher will accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage,unconsequential or otherwise suffered as a result of any material here published.The opinions expressed in the editorial are the sole responsibility of the authors or organizations concerned and not those of the Publisher. Neither Transworld Publishers Ltd nor its agents accept liability in whole or in part howsoever arising from the contents of the editorial published herein. Material in this publication does not necessarily reflect the considered opinion of the Transworld Publishers Ltd or those of the contributors, nor does mention of trade names and commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. ©2013 Transworld Publishers Limited FEATURES Editorial Consultants Befrina Igulu (Ms) Email: [email protected] 38 Buyers’ Guide 18 The relationship between water, energy, agriculture and climate is a significant one. More and more, that relationship is falling out of balance jeopardizing food, water and energy security. Climate change is a phenomenon we can no longer deny as its effects have become increasingly evident worldwide. On the list of warmest years on record, almost every year since 1992 is included and, according to NASA and NOAA data, 2012 was the hottest. 14 World Water Day World Water Day has been observed on 22 March since 1993 when the United Nations General Assembly declared 22 March as “World Day for Water”. 22 24 Domestic Private Sector Participation (DPSP) Initiative Globally, 748 million people do not have access to improved drinking water sources and 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation. The youth holds the future of development What Irish statesman and philosopher Edmund Burke wrote in the 18th century still holds true for young men and women and children across the world today. Ecological Latrines Catch on in Rural Cuba Most people in Cuba without toilets use the traditional outhouse. But an innovative, ecological alternative is catching on in remote rural communities. 26 Sea change for ocean resource mnagement Ocean ecosystems around the world are threatened by overfishing, extensive shipping routes, energy exploration, pollution and other consequences of ocean-based industry. Data exist that could help protect these vulnerable ecosystems, but current management strategies often can’t react quickly enough to new information, said San Diego State University biologist Rebecca Lewison. Partners Affiliate Member Member Africa Water, Sanitation & Hygiene • March - April 2015 3