Flowing Futures: Innovations in WASH for Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
The future of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) entails a combination of urgent difficulties and unparalleled prospects. In the pursuit of achieving universal access to clean water and sanitation, together with the promotion of sanitary practises, innovation has emerged as a crucial driver for s...
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| author | Kumar G. Mahesh Chaturvedi Prateek Rao A. Kakoli Vyas Manish Sethi Vandana Arora Swathi B. Jabbar Kadim A. |
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| description | The future of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) entails a combination of urgent difficulties and unparalleled prospects. In the pursuit of achieving universal access to clean water and sanitation, together with the promotion of sanitary practises, innovation has emerged as a crucial driver for sustainable advancement within the global society. The present study, entitled “Flowing Futures: Innovations in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) for Sustainable Provision of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene,” examines the ever-changing terrain of WASH by examining novel approaches, with the ultimate goal of visualising a future in which all individuals have equal and fair access to these essential human entitlements. This study focuses on the convergence of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) with technology, emphasising advancements in water purification, sanitation infrastructure, and interventions targeting behaviour change. This study investigates the impact of recent improvements in data analytics, remote sensing, and smart infrastructure on the monitoring and management of water resources. These technological developments have the potential to significantly improve efficiency and enable prompt response during times of crisis. Also, the initiative known as “Flowing Futures” places significant emphasis on the importance of community-led strategies, acknowledging that the establishment of sustainable solutions is contingent upon local empowerment and active participation. This study examines many case studies from different geographical areas, demonstrating the significant effects of participatory programmes that enable communities to assume responsibility for their water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. These initiatives also promote a sense of stewardship towards the environment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-16085fcee7ef44ba86b4bb23e3943cae2024-01-26T10:32:23ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422023-01-014530104010.1051/e3sconf/202345301040e3sconf_icsdg2023_01040Flowing Futures: Innovations in WASH for Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and HygieneKumar G. Mahesh0Chaturvedi Prateek1Rao A. Kakoli2Vyas Manish3Sethi Vandana Arora4Swathi B.5Jabbar Kadim A.6Institute of Aeronautical EngineeringDDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Amity UniversityLloyd Institute of Engineering & Technology, Knowledge Park IISchool of Pharmaceutical sciences, lovely professional universityLloyd Institute of Management and TechnologyDepartment of Information Science Engineering, New Horizon College of EngineeringNational University of Science and TechnologyThe future of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) entails a combination of urgent difficulties and unparalleled prospects. In the pursuit of achieving universal access to clean water and sanitation, together with the promotion of sanitary practises, innovation has emerged as a crucial driver for sustainable advancement within the global society. The present study, entitled “Flowing Futures: Innovations in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) for Sustainable Provision of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene,” examines the ever-changing terrain of WASH by examining novel approaches, with the ultimate goal of visualising a future in which all individuals have equal and fair access to these essential human entitlements. This study focuses on the convergence of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) with technology, emphasising advancements in water purification, sanitation infrastructure, and interventions targeting behaviour change. This study investigates the impact of recent improvements in data analytics, remote sensing, and smart infrastructure on the monitoring and management of water resources. These technological developments have the potential to significantly improve efficiency and enable prompt response during times of crisis. Also, the initiative known as “Flowing Futures” places significant emphasis on the importance of community-led strategies, acknowledging that the establishment of sustainable solutions is contingent upon local empowerment and active participation. This study examines many case studies from different geographical areas, demonstrating the significant effects of participatory programmes that enable communities to assume responsibility for their water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. These initiatives also promote a sense of stewardship towards the environment.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/90/e3sconf_icsdg2023_01040.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Kumar G. Mahesh Chaturvedi Prateek Rao A. Kakoli Vyas Manish Sethi Vandana Arora Swathi B. Jabbar Kadim A. Flowing Futures: Innovations in WASH for Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene E3S Web of Conferences |
| title | Flowing Futures: Innovations in WASH for Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene |
| title_full | Flowing Futures: Innovations in WASH for Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene |
| title_fullStr | Flowing Futures: Innovations in WASH for Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene |
| title_full_unstemmed | Flowing Futures: Innovations in WASH for Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene |
| title_short | Flowing Futures: Innovations in WASH for Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene |
| title_sort | flowing futures innovations in wash for sustainable water sanitation and hygiene |
| url | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/90/e3sconf_icsdg2023_01040.pdf |
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