WaterAid Unveils Climate-Resilient WASH Finance Tools

WaterAid Bangladesh has released new findings on climate-resilient financing for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and launched a digital Green Accountability Monitor to track and analyse climate finance flows into the sector.

The initiative was unveiled at a national dissemination event in Dhaka, organised in collaboration with the World Resources Institute, the Centre for Participatory Research & Development (CPRD), and ACME AI. The programme brought together policymakers, researchers and development practitioners to discuss gaps and opportunities in climate-resilient WASH financing.

Presentations highlighted Bangladesh’s current climate finance landscape and demonstrated the features of the newly launched digital platform, which is designed to provide real-time insights into WASH-related climate investments.

Speakers stressed that climate action must be closely linked to the realities of WASH service delivery, particularly for communities exposed to recurring floods, droughts and salinity intrusion. They emphasised that improved transparency, accountability and data-driven governance are essential to ensure climate finance reaches the most vulnerable populations.

The event also underscored the need to better integrate climate-resilient WASH into national policies and development planning, noting that climate-induced stresses pose direct risks to public health and essential services.

The findings are based on a study mapping climate finance flows for WASH in Bangladesh, which examines existing funding structures, identifies gaps and outlines opportunities for reform. Complementing the research, the Green Accountability Monitor aims to strengthen climate governance by making data on WASH-related climate finance more accessible and actionable for decision-makers and development partners.