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Improving Access to Water and Sanitation for millions in Ethiopia

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Water and Sanitation
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Africa
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World Toilet Day on November 19 highlights the dangers of lacking sanitary facilities, and the search for sustainable solutions. With an estimated 419 million people practising "open defecation" worldwide, the need for access to clean, safe toilets for all is more urgent than ever. Which is why AFD is funding a number of initiatives, including two flagship projects in Ethiopia. One will provide 2.6 million people with improved, gender-sensitive sanitation facilities and the second will improve access to water for 1 million people in 45 towns.
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AFD Flagship Facility helps More Countries Cope with Climate Change

Tag Biodiversity Climate Colombia China
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AFD’s facility that supports countries around the world deal with the fallout from climate change is getting a boost. Additional funding will help provide support to eight more countries, from the Dominican Republic in Latin America, to Gabon in West Africa, to the Philippines. The 2050 Trajectory Facility will help some countries reduce emissions and make the transitions necessary to become more resilient to climate change.
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AFD’s Crucial Climate Initiatives Announced at COP28

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Though famously hosted by the head of an oil company, COP28 was the first ever climate change conference to call for a transition away from fossil fuels. It’s a step towards addressing the climate emergency, which AFD Group is tackling head-on. The Group announced new projects and partnerships in Dubai, including assistance to countries most affected by climate disasters.
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