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Public Policy Statement | December 2023
Water Stewardship

Water is at the core of sustainable development and is critical for socio-economic
development, healthy ecosystems and for human survival itself. It is vital for reducing the
global burden of disease and improving the health, welfare, and productivity of
populations. The United Nations (UN) has declared access to safe drinking water and
sanitation as a basic human right that is essential for population health.

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