Gender and water security in Burkina Faso: lessons for adaptation

This brief explores gender-differentiated water security risks in Nouaho sub-basin

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
31 August 2018
Country:
Burkina Faso
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Water and Sanitation
Authors:
Dickin, S.

Abstract

Residents of Burkina Faso’s Nouaho sub-basin are exposed to water-related hazards such as inadequate quantities of water, poor sanitation, and flooding, which are exacerbated by climate change. This brief explores gender-differentiated water security risks in Nouaho sub-basin, with the aim of informing the development of adaptation strategies in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector.

This work was supported by the UK Department for International Development as part of the ‘REACH Improving Water Security for the Poor’ programme

Citation

Dickin, S. (2018). Gender and water security in Burkina Faso: lessons for adaptation. SEI policy brief. Stockholm Environment Institute, Stockholm.

Gender and water security in Burkina Faso: lessons for adaptation

Updates to this page

Published 31 August 2018
Contents