National Conference in Sukkur, Pakistan
[ 16 Dec, 2024 ]
On World Toilet Day, FANSA Pakistan hosted a National Conference on Sanitation in Sukkur, highlighting Pakistan's critical challenges in wastewater disposal and access to clean drinking water. Experts emphasized that addressing these issues is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The conference called for urgent actions, including:
Implementation of the National Policy on Sanitation and Water to establish a framework for sustainable solutions.
Cabinet approval of the draft policy on clean drinking water and sanitation, ensuring alignment with international goals.
Raising awareness about sanitation and hygiene to promote behavioral changes across communities.
Strengthened collaboration among government institutions, civil society, and private sector stakeholders to mobilize collective action.
By focusing on policy implementation, multi-sector collaboration, and public awareness, the conference served as a crucial step toward tackling Pakistan's sanitation crisis. It reaffirmed that achieving the SDGs requires inclusive and coordinated efforts from all stakeholders.
The event not only spotlighted pressing issues but also reinforced the message that clean water and sanitation are fundamental human rights and central to building a healthier, more sustainable future.
Implementation of the National Policy on Sanitation and Water to establish a framework for sustainable solutions. Cabinet approval of the draft policy on clean drinking water and sanitation, ensuring alignment with international goals. Raising awareness about sanitation and hygiene to promote behavioral changes across communities. Strengthened collaboration among government institutions, civil society, and private sector stakeholders to mobilize collective action.By focusing on policy implementation, multi-sector collaboration, and public awareness, the conference served as a crucial step toward tackling Pakistan's sanitation crisis. It reaffirmed that achieving the SDGs requires inclusive and coordinated efforts from all stakeholders.
The event not only spotlighted pressing issues but also reinforced the message that clean water and sanitation are fundamental human rights and central to building a healthier, more sustainable future.
