The World Health Organization estimates that 884 million people do not have access to safe sources of drinking water. Meanwhile, about half of the world’s population uses unsustainable, biomass-based energy sources for indoor fuel. The use of biomass for water treatment (by boiling) contributes to extensive deforestation and harmful indoor air emissions that are prevalent in low-income [...]

This project will provide access to clean drinking water and improved indoor air quality to several million Rwandans. The socioeconomic benefits of access to clean drinking water and reduced indoor air pollution are well documented. By combining carbon finance with the deployment of water treatment and cookstove systems, this project will directly combine sustainable humanitarian [...]

DelAgua Health To Use Carbon Financing To Bring Clean Water and Efficient Energy To Rwanda – Over 3 Million People Will Receive Water Filters and High Efficiency Cook Stoves, Reducing Need for Wood Fuel Embedded Monitoring Devices Measure Effectiveness 3 million people in Rwanda’s 30 districts will receive water filters and high efficiency cook stoves [...]