susanna smets

Sr. Water and Sanitation Specialist with Water Global Practice World Bank

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

To manage floods and droughts, a variety of agencies have a role:
✔️Hydromet (Hydrology + Meteorology)
✔️Disaster Risk Management
✔️Agriculture
✔️Natural Resources Management
✔️Water Resources Management
Learn more 👇

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

As part of the #COVID19 emergency response, it is critical to ensure access to menstrual supplies & facilities to enable women & girls to manage periods safely, hygienically & with dignity.

https://t.co/VlIU40m2SP

#ItsTimeForAction
#MHDay2021
#PeriodsInPandemics

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

In #Peru, 2 out of 3 schools lack the adequate sanitation facilities and supplies girls need for managing their periods. In rural areas, the number is even higher.

Learn how the @WorldBank is working to change this: https://t.co/Swrt9ZhiCS

#ItsTimeForAction
#MHDAY2021

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

#HandHygiene is not only a key measure for preventing the spread of #COVID19 and for safe vaccination, but it also reduces the burden of health care-associated infections.

Get involved in #InfectionPrevention #CleanYourhands https://t.co/HbguNB0AYc @WHO

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

Water is at the heart of development. Lack of access to water supply and sanitation adversely impacts public health, economic growth, and the environment.

Smart investments in clean water and sanitation transforms lives. https://t.co/r7Qq5Xyqts

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

CHANGE is needed to turn back the tide on water pollution 🚰
-- Raise awareness
-- Strengthen prevention
-- Smart investments using new technology

Our report reveals water #QualityUnknown. https://t.co/zrMQZqGKK4 | #GWSP

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

"Sanitation is not about just providing a toilet & walking away.

It is working with the community, getting their buy-in, & ensuring that there is ongoing support & services."

An #InclusiveSanitation success story in Durban, #SouthAfrica: https://t.co/G8YcSDsozZ #AfricaSan 5

[John Sauer @johnwsauer]

The 2022 Application for @TheToiletBoard's Accelerator is LIVE! 🎉

The #accelerator is open to commercially viable, for-profit businesses in the #sanitation that operate in emerging markets. Submit your applications BY APRIL 15 through this link: https://t.co/us5TZW4KbL 🚀

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

2 billion people lack basic sanitation.
70% of them live in rural areas.

Learn how we’re addressing the rural sanitation challenge in countries around the 🌍world:
https://t.co/Kcab02W9VM

#RuralSanitationMatters

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

The “Baby WASH” approach tackles childhood stunting & undernutrition by addressing frequently overlooked environmental & personal hygiene risks & encouraging:
🍲food hygiene
🧸clean play spaces
🐖control of animal feces
🧼handwashing

https://t.co/MuQqwiAXYF
#StartLifeStrong

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

To end stunting & undernutrition, we must tackle its root causes.

In #LaoPDR, we’re addressing the problem by integrating Water, Sanitation & Hygiene interventions across maternal & newborn health, nutrition & childhood dev programs.

https://t.co/cpkfitvfqT
#StartLifeStrong

[Param Iyer @paramiyer_]

Very grateful to Ambassador @SandhuTaranjitS for hosting the DC launch of my book #MethodInTheMadness A privilege to have such a distinguished panel discuss the book with a large online audience. Thanks to @surjitbhalla Rajesh Khullar, @JenniferJSara1 Mani and the B-F India Club

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

⚡Announcing the NEW #FarmerLedIrrigation Development Guide⚡
A handbook with detailed advice & data on how to catalyze & scale up the farmer-led irrigation agenda👨🏽‍🌾💦.

Download to learn more→ https://t.co/8FUcJ0HM3z

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

The #AralSea in Central Asia is close to disappearing. Here's what you should know about it & what can be done to restore it.

➡https://t.co/BevRAoZS1t #TechChallengeCA @WorldBank @PlugandPlayTC @WBG_Environment @WorldBankECA @ELD_Initiative @recca_carec

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

2.4 billion ppl lack access to improved sanitation.

0.7 billion lack access to improved drinking water.

We can’t #endpoverty w/o tackling the water crisis.

⚡NEW #UtilityofFuture report details how to transform WSS utilities: https://t.co/NnImHLxYwR

#WorldWaterDay

[WaterSHED @WaterSHEDAsia]

Honored to make the reading list @SanLearningHub. We are also happy to see this reminder. #WASHsystems are stronger when women have equal opportunity in the market.

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

With risk comes opportunity.

Now is the chance to refocus our approach on water management with the new urgency of climate adaptation.

https://t.co/2PRX622Q4O

#ClimateIsWater

[Emily Christensen Rand @Emily_PE]

WASH sector needs to shift, "away from relying on households & communities to manage their services to properly funded, professional services staffed by trained technical, managerial & finance staff."

- Guy Howard

https://t.co/Wfo4ZE6Ota

[Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum @TuolSlengMuseum]

#TSGM # does not accept this kind of manipulation, and considers this work of Matt Loughrey to seriously affect the dignity of the victims, the reality of Cambodia's history, and in violation of the rights of the Museum as the lawful owners and custodians of these photographs.

[susanna smets @susannasmets]

@SmitsStef Looking forward to read it