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Changes in rainfall, natural disasters, and rising sea levels are dramatically impacting the amount of clean water that families around the world can rely on. Solutions to the water crisis must address climate change — and we need our leaders to step up and take action.

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—The Mercy Corps team


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From: Adrianna @ Mercy Corps <[email protected]>
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 9:09 AM
Subject: Take action: Ensure water is a human right








Dear friend,

Solutions to the global water crisis are within reach — but only if we have the will to act.

Last month, world leaders gathered at the United Nations to form a water action agenda that included more than 700 commitments. Now, we must ensure our leaders take the next step.

Will you take a moment to sign our petition calling on U.S. Congress to support policies that promote equitable and resilient water systems?
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Before Mercy Corps installed a water system in Noella’s village in Democratic Republic of Congo, she had to make a dangerous trek to gather water that was not dependably clean. She says she is no longer afraid to fetch water, even at night.
 
Right now, almost 2 billion people in the world do not have access to clean drinking water. Climate change and conflict are driving factors in water scarcity, which means any approach to solving the world’s water crisis must also address these issues.

Water security is one of Mercy Corps’ four key areas of work. In dozens of countries, we partner with communities to build strong, climate-smart water systems. And through it all, we center the needs of the most vulnerable people, and ensure they have the opportunities to meaningfully participate in local water governance.

That is why our petition calls on national leaders to support policies that prioritize conflict-sensitive and climate-smart approaches to water security and improved water governance.

Add your name to Mercy Corps’ petition today to help move us closer to ensuring everyone, everywhere has equitable access to clean water.

Thank you,

Adrianna Hardaway Adrianna Hardaway
Mercy Corps Senior Policy Advisor,
 Climate Change and Water Security

Adrianna believes that effective climate policy must include those most vulnerable to climate impacts — Black and Brown communities, and across intersections like gender, disability, and socioeconomic status.