International Organisations
Authoritative global guidance, policy frameworks, development programmes and international data.
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Recommended Resources
Carefully selected websites, organisations, publications and educational resources worth exploring.
This is a curated gateway to trustworthy sources that can deepen understanding of water security, sanitation, public health, ecological design, humanitarian action and environmental stewardship.
A Curated Gateway
The aim is not to list everything. It is to help visitors find resources genuinely worth their time.
Each recommendation is intended to answer three questions: who is behind the resource, why it matters, and what a visitor is likely to find there.
Featured Resource
Sustainable Sanitation Alliance
The Sustainable Sanitation Alliance, widely known as SuSanA, is an international community of practice dedicated to advancing sustainable sanitation for all.
Its vision is of sanitation systems that are resilient, equitable, economically viable, socially acceptable, technically and institutionally appropriate, and protective of human health, the environment and natural resources.
We recommend SuSanA because it brings together on-the-ground experience, research, policy, technical knowledge and an engaged international professional community.
- Extensive technical material, publications and practical tools
- Connections between research, policy and field experience
- A global community serving professionals, researchers and decision makers
- Strong emphasis on sustainable sanitation delivery for all
Featured editorially by the EcoWaterless Knowledge Centre. No partnership or endorsement is implied.
Featured resource note: This editorial feature directs visitors to the organisation’s official website. The resource is recommended independently by EcoWaterless Toilets; inclusion does not imply partnership, sponsorship or endorsement.
Resource Categories
A clear pathway into the wider water and sanitation field
The categories below help visitors move quickly towards the kinds of knowledge, tools and organisations most relevant to their interests.
Water Organisations
Institutions and networks focused on water security, management, access and stewardship.
Ecological Sanitation
Resources exploring sustainable sanitation, nutrient recovery and circular systems.
Research & Universities
Scientific institutes, university centres, evidence reviews and technical research.
Government & Standards
Public agencies, regulations, technical guidance and standards-related resources.
Humanitarian Organisations
Water, sanitation and hygiene resources for communities, development and emergency settings.
Engineering & Technical
Design, installation, system selection, infrastructure and professional guidance.
Videos & Learning
Documentaries, talks, short courses, lectures and other accessible educational material.
Maps, Data & Journals
Datasets, visual tools, mapping platforms, journals and specialist publications.
Browse Recommended Resources
Recommended destinations, with a reason for every recommendation
The entries below establish the permanent editorial format. They can be expanded progressively as links are checked and stronger resources are identified.
International Organisation
World Health Organization
Global public-health guidance and evidence relating to sanitation, hygiene and safe service delivery.
Why visit: authoritative health guidance and international frameworks.
International & Humanitarian
UNICEF Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Programmes, reports and educational resources focused on WASH in communities and schools.
Why visit: strong practical and policy material with a focus on children and communities.
International Water Coordination
UN-Water
A useful starting point for global water reports, international initiatives and coordinated United Nations activity.
Why visit: broad global perspective and links across many water-related agencies.
Professional Water Network
International Water Association
A professional network connecting water research, engineering, utilities, innovation and practice.
Why visit: strong technical and professional resources across the water sector.
Global Water Network
Global Water Partnership
Resources supporting integrated water resources management, policy development and collaborative planning.
Why visit: useful for understanding governance and whole-system water planning.
Ecological Sanitation
Sustainable Sanitation Alliance
A broad knowledge-sharing platform connecting sustainable sanitation research, discussion and field practice.
Why visit: one of the strongest starting points for sustainable sanitation knowledge.
Humanitarian & Advocacy
WaterAid
Practical programmes and public resources relating to clean water, sanitation, hygiene and long-term community change.
Why visit: clear communication and strong links between access, dignity and development.
Research Institute
International Water Management Institute
Research exploring water, agriculture, climate, groundwater and sustainable resource management.
Why visit: valuable evidence where water, food systems and development meet.
Environmental Research
Stockholm Environment Institute
Research connecting environmental change, sustainable development, sanitation and policy.
Why visit: systems-oriented research with practical policy relevance.
Government & Technical
Environmental Protection Agency Resources
Technical and regulatory material relating to wastewater, onsite systems, public health and environmental protection.
Why visit: practical government guidance and technical reference material.
Videos & Learning
Selected Talks and Lectures
A future collection of particularly clear and useful talks about water, sanitation, climate and systems change.
Why visit: accessible introductions for visitors who prefer listening and watching.
Maps, Data & Journals
Water Data and Mapping Tools
A future collection of dependable visual tools, datasets, groundwater maps, climate information and research journals.
Why visit: useful for researchers, planners, educators and project developers.
Important: Placeholder buttons are deliberate. Outbound destinations should be verified before publication so the page remains accurate, trustworthy and genuinely curated.
How We Curate
A recommendation should save the visitor time
The page should remain selective. A resource belongs here only when it offers clear value, credible information, practical tools, educational depth or a meaningful pathway into the wider field.
Inclusion does not necessarily imply endorsement, partnership or commercial affiliation. Where a relationship does exist, it should be stated clearly.
Editorial Standards
Selected for trust, relevance and usefulness
The collection can grow without becoming cluttered by applying a few clear principles.
Credible
Resources should come from organisations or authors with genuine expertise and transparent purpose.
Relevant
Every inclusion should contribute directly to understanding water, sanitation, health or sustainability.
Current
Links and descriptions should be reviewed periodically so outdated resources do not accumulate.
Explained
Visitors should understand why a resource is recommended before they leave the site.
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