Maldives: Communities Lack Equitable Access to Water

11 months ago

Marginalized island communities in the Maldives affected by climate change face limited access to water because of inadequate government consultations, poor monitoring, and economic barriers.The Maldives government should ensure that its climate adaptation efforts protect the rights of those most affected by the climate crisis, including by addressing systemic problems that have led to inequities in accessing water.Countries providing climate finance should support Maldives’ climate adaptation efforts and work with the government to ensure it fulfils its obligation to provide all its people with safe, sufficient, and affordable water.

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