By Eddah Waithaka
Water and Sanitation for Urban Populations (WSUP) has unveiled a new 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, to combat climate change and urban inequality by transforming water and sanitation systems in cities across Africa and Asia.
The announcement marks the organization’s 20th anniversary and signals a renewed push to secure resilient, inclusive services for low-income communities.
Rapid urbanization, climate threats, and shrinking funding are straining city infrastructure, leaving millions without reliable water and sanitation. WSUP’s strategy tackles these challenges head-on by strengthening systems, expanding affordable services, and embedding climate resilience.
“Cities are on the frontlines of climate change, and the most vulnerable urban residents are already bearing the brunt,” said Ed Mitchell, WSUP Chief Executive Officer.
“Many without clean water live in flood-prone slums, making them even more at risk. Our strategy demands action—not just taps and toilets, but functioning systems that last.”
Key initiatives driving change include flagship programs designed to accelerate impact across the continent. The Roll Out Regulation in Africa (RORA) supports regulators in eight African countries in enforcing pro-poor policies that enhance access to clean water and sanitation.
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The Shared Sanitation for Child Health initiative expands high-quality shared sanitation solutions, building on WSUP’s groundbreaking research in Mozambique, which links improved sanitation to healthier children.
Additionally, the Climate-Resilient WASH Services program demonstrates how cities can adapt to climate shocks while reducing emissions through smart infrastructure, water efficiency, and methane reduction.
“After 20 years, we know what works but the next decade demands bigger ambition,” Mitchell added. “Too many water projects fail because they ignore systemic issues. We ensure cities get not just infrastructure, but the policies and institutions to sustain it.”
Alongside the strategy, WSUP has officially shortened its name from Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor to Water and Sanitation for Urban Populations, reflecting its role as a systems-change leader working across entire cities.
The organization’s vision remains clear: a world where all urban residents especially those in slums have lasting access to safe, affordable water and sanitation.
With climate pressures mounting, WSUP’s 2030 plan could not come at a more critical time.
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