Explore Perspectives

What is a perspective?

Perspectives are different frameworks from which to explore the knowledge around sustainable sanitation and water management. Perspectives are like filters: they compile and structure the information that relate to a given focus theme, region or context. This allows you to quickly navigate to the content of your particular interest while promoting the holistic understanding of sustainable sanitation and water management.

Module 1: Introduction

The first Module of the Online Course evolves around the introduction to Arctic WASH, including the relevance of the topic, key challenges and solutions related to ongoing developments.

The Arctic is undergoing dramatic changes in its climate that will make the region increasingly accessible for economic development, including resource extraction, tourism, and new transportation corridors through the region. Existing infrastructure in the Arctic region will be challenged to deal with increasing water use and waste generated from these developments, in addition to the treatment of municipal drinking water and wastewater (sewage) from its growing communities. It is urgent that strategies are developed to meet relevant environmental effluent regulations and safeguard/restore and improve the health of Arctic communities and the environment.