Make Rights Real talk: A healthy environment as a human right – what difference does it make?

Episode 5 of Make Rights Real (MRR) will explore the relevance of human rights for the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector and talk about the use of local knowledge to understand and possibly address effects of climate change and environmental degradation.

Background

We all know about climate change, environmental degradation and their devastating effects on human lives. The realization and enjoyment of the human rights to water and sanitation are heavily dependent on a healthy environment. Recently, countries recognized the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

This Make Rights Real talk will explore the relevance of this human right for the WASH sector and talk about the use of local knowledge to understand and possibly address effects of climate change and environmental degradation.

About Make Rights Real talk

MRR brings together practitioners so one can learn about the practical use of human rights to advance water and sanitation services. Every second month, they speak about a dedicated topic in an interactive podcast. Every other month, they organise an open hour, where you can tune in live to discuss with your peers and a panel of experts waiting for you.

Speakers

• Sushmita Mandal, Senior Research Fellow, SEI
• Maria Sapatu-Kennar, Founder, Eco Current Consultancy
• Hannah Neumeyer, Moderator, Make Rights Real initiative

Venue

Online via Zoom