Emma Sutton-Smith

Senior News Manager, WaterAid. Former Senior Media Officer & Press Secretary at DESNZ/BEIS. Views are my own.

[WaterAid Press @WaterAidPress]

"Strengthening water and sanitation systems is our first line of defence in a climate emergency."

📺 Watch @WaterAidMoz's country director interviewed by @France24_en's @GCSF24 on the devastating floods hitting southern Africa.

💧Visit https://t.co/jrvkfqw2aP to support

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“It does not seem right that Mozambique should be suffering so much from #climatechange, and yet it cannot access the money that should be available.”

@WaterAidMoz's country director Gaspar Sitefane spoke to @Independent's @nichferris about the #floods.

https://t.co/Rf7FRteYog

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A powerful piece by @rachelschraer for the @Independent, spotlighting the tireless work of health workers across Malawi - and the harsh realities of the maternal health crisis.

Read more here 👇https://t.co/RTzyVD3BD9

[Emma Sutton-Smith @emmasuttonsmith]

@maeve_cullinan @absw Big congrats Maeve, very well deserved

[Anneliese Dodds @AnnelieseDodds]

It is with sadness that I have had to tender my resignation as Minister for International Development and for Women and Equalities.

While I disagree with the ODA decision, I continue to support the government and its determination to deliver the change our country needs.

[Emma Sutton-Smith @emmasuttonsmith]

@StephSpyro Huge congrats Steph! x

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🔊Listen to our colleagues from @WaterAidBD speak on @bbcasiannetwork's weekly #podcast this week about how #ClimateChange is impacting communities in Bangladesh and their thoughts on last week's #COP29 🌎

Full episode ➡️ https://t.co/KBXz2RkOWD

[WaterAid @wateraid]

“COPs need a radical reset. Failure is inevitable unless it opens its doors to frontline voices."

Moreblessings Chidaushe, @WaterAidSARO Advocacy Manager, tells @euronews the @UNFCCC must re-centre COP process on leadership of those directly impacted by climate change.

#COP29

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Are you an experienced media officer, who is passionate about using media to help change lives?
Deadline to apply to be our new Senior Media Officer & lead on delivering proactive media stories creating impactful stunts and campaigns: Tuesday 19 November https://t.co/B844mZwIJq

[Emma Sutton-Smith @emmasuttonsmith]

Feel free to message me if you are interested or if you have any questions about the role.

https://t.co/LzII5vI2I5

[Emma Sutton-Smith @emmasuttonsmith]

New job opening in my amazing @WaterAidPress team 🎉

In this role, you'll use your media skills to tell inspiring, powerful stories impacting global health, climate, gender equality 🌍

@WaterAidUK is such an exciting place to work and I feel proud every day of the work we do.

[WaterAid Press @WaterAidPress]

⚠️We are recruiting!
We are hiring a new full time Senior Media Officer who will lead on delivering proactive media stories to creating impactful stunts and campaigns.

Deadline to apply to join @WaterAidUK's award-winning Media Team: Tuesday 19 November⬇️https://t.co/H6pww5j3Fo

[Emma Sutton-Smith @emmasuttonsmith]

Link below to apply ⬇️

Deadline is Tuesday 19 November - don't miss it!

#CharityJobs #JobSearch #NowHiring

https://t.co/OgVOSBhGVy

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Girls so worried about hygiene they’re stopping their periods on purpose - @MetroUK reports

@wateraid's Samia Rafa spoke to @jencents on her recent visit to London where she hand delivered her letter urging the UK Gov to prioritise WASH.

https://t.co/x9W0EJdy4g

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Millions of people across Southern Africa face starvation due to historic #drought l @DailyMirror @NadaFarhoud reports

@wateraid's work is included in the piece, showing, ahead of #COP29 that where there is #water, there is hope💧

A thread ⬇️
https://t.co/nHVD2pH1Hv

[Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana]

The richest 1% of Britons hold more wealth than 70% of the population, and the four richest individuals have more wealth than 20 million Britons.

Austerity is, and always has been, a political choice.

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"No one can adapt to a world without water"

@WainwrightTim writes to the @observer calling on the new foreign secretary @DavidLammy to lead the way on access to clean water.

🔗⬇️
https://t.co/aVenxoOhKb

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UK charity urges new gov’t to ramp up aid to improve water access globally | @AJEnglish

@AJENews' #UKGeneralElection live updates feature @WaterAidUK's Chief Executive @WainwrightTim's statement urging the new government to improve water access globally⬇️
https://t.co/saOKWmqcBJ

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.@biglifetrio has been working with @WaterAidUK for three years to bring volunteers to @glastonbury, enabling people with learning disabilities to live expansive lives and dream big.

[Ceri Gautama @CeriRohini]

So delighted to be working with @jojo_radebe ahead of the upcoming @The_RHS Chelsea Flower Show where @WaterAidUK are one of the show gardens this year - look out for more coverage on the Garden from our amazing media team over the coming week 🌸🌺🌼🌿🌱

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"Britain has a chance to lead the world on #AMR – but only with concrete action and delivery"

Our Chief Exec @WainwrightTim writes for the @Telegraph on why global access to water, sanitation and hygiene is crucial to tackling the global AMR crisis.

https://t.co/27ZdmuTsXT