Does WASH Infrastructures conform to Nature Based Solutions? An exploration of FSTP at Shakhipur

As NbS gains more recognition into policy dictates and is adopted by projects on the ground there is a pressing need for greater clarity and precision of what the concept entails and what is required for it to be deployed successfully. In the case of WaterAid, being a water, sanitation, and hygiene focused organization, has been successfully engaged with Government of Bangladesh and communities in providing safely managed WASH services that conserves water and provides safe sanitation practices that has the capability to contribute to the ecosystem through various feedback mechanisms.

This standard assessment, therefore, shall provide a systematic learning framework so that lessons learned can improve and evolve the potential NbS applications, leading to greater confidence in the subject matter amongst decision makers.