Climate change is a serious risk to everyone, everywhere and poses serious threat to provision of clean water, decent sanitation and good hygiene (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - WASH). It threatens to reverse progress in improving access to WASH systems. As the world rallies against the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change is exacerbating this threat and as a consequence, millions of people in urban poor communities are struggling with access to WASH. Well-managed WASH systems can resist against the adverse effects of climate change. Despite the undeniable link between combatting climate change and ensuring universal access to water and sanitation, this connection is rarely reflected in national climate commitments and policies. Our response to today’s global health crisis must also address the effects of the climate emergency and prepare us for the crises of tomorrow, with sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services that are fit for the future. With this context, the research aims to establish the linkage between climate change and WASH system in India.
