POSITION PAPER NO. 1: WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE BUILDING DISASTER RESILIENT COMMUNITIES IN CAMBODIA II

Why do we need more DRR mainstreaming Floods are the primary cause of disaster-related deaths (53%: 1,091 reported deaths since 1996) The floods in 2013 alone damaged 12,094 wells and boreholes across 18 provinces hampering access to clean water to nearly 2.2 million Cambodians.

What are the position papers for? Speaking the same voice Advocating for the same actions Resources mobilization

Recommendation I: Community Water Supplies Elevate at least one functioning handpump, well and/or borehole per 500 residents above historic flood levels (minimum 1 metre). Safe sites should be equipped with reliable water sources to provide a minimum of 15 litres per person per day. Support pre-positioning of spare parts and chlorine in PDRDs for immediate repairs and cleaning of the most affected infrastructure. Support mapping of water supply infrastructure. Improve sustainability of household water treatment systems. Ensure effective operation and maintenance of critical WASH infrastructure in flood-prone areas.

Recommendation II: Sanitation and Hygiene Provide sanitation at safe sites. Mapping and inventory of safe sites. Support development of and training for low-cost flood-proof sanitation solutions. Introduce safe sites environmental planning. Scale up hygiene promotion during flooding. Desludging service for latrines prior to flood season

Elevated hand pumps & open wells