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This paper examines the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus in a humanitarian context, with a specific focus on water, sanitation and hygi
Of the two billion people worldwide lacking access to at least basic sanitation, seven out of ten live in rural areas (JMP 2019).
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are often predisposed to infectious diseases because of the temporary nature of their abode whic
The key weaknesses identified in water infrastructure systems in urban and peri-urban areas in FCAS are:
Currently, the emergence of a novel human coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has become a global health concern causing severe respiratory tra
Solid waste and faecal sludge management in situations of rapid mass displacement are important to public health an
Children under 18 can represent 50% or more of a crisis-affected population.
In July 2007, a study by the Centre for Environmental Health Engineering, at the University of Surrey, assessed a modified method of
There is currently limited public information available concerning methods for the selection of appropriate water trea
Batch water treatment consists of the intermittent use of settling tanks for water clarification, and is a common treatment practice