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“ We ’ ll continue to do this work , but I wanted to call on governments to increase their focus on water , sanitation and hygiene ( WASH ) and to really think about how to invest in and partner on these kinds of different innovative models that bring together the complementary expertise of different sorts of stakeholders ,” Rebecca said .
“ If we step up , together , as the private sector , national governments , civil society and the academic community , we can

“ If we step up , together , as the private sector , national governments , civil society and the academic community , we can safeguard against future pandemics and other health crises , and ensure access to water , sanitation and hygiene for all ” safeguard against future pandemics and other health crises , and ensure access to water , sanitation and hygiene for all ,” she adds . At the conference , Marmot emphasised the need for collective action , stating : “ We cannot do this alone .” Together with UNICEF , Unilever urged global businesses to commit to five critical actions for achieving safe and affordable water access for all .

These actions include engaging in water stewardship , both within operations and throughout wider supply chains ; collaborating with
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