SEO Riders:
– Climate‑resilient WASH upgrades in Nigerian schools
- – UNESCO‑supported WASH climate action in education
- – Nigeria’s national WASH policy for disaster‑proof schools
Nigeria, in collaboration with UNESCO and development partners, is rolling out a climate‑resilient WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiative targeting schools across the country. The programme includes upgrading facilities—such as gender‑ and disability‑sensitive latrines, solar‑powered boreholes, rainwater harvesting, and storm‑resilient structures—to ensure continued hygiene education and access to clean water even during climate shocks.
Experts warn that without climate-adapted WASH infrastructure, school communities will remain vulnerable to floods, droughts, disease outbreaks, and educational disruption. In response, Nigeria’s Climate Risk Analysis and Action Plan for WASH, developed during a multi‑stakeholder workshop in Abuja, lays the foundation for nationwide adoption of resilient systems—including early‑warning signage, community engagement, and cross‑agency coordination
