How does climate change affect the management of human waste?
Climate change poses new challenges for human waste management. Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, can damage sanitation infrastructure and disrupt waste management systems. Flooding can cause overflow of sewage systems, leading to widespread contamination. Conversely, droughts can reduce water availability, complicating waste treatment processes. Adaptive measures must be integrated into sanitation planning to mitigate these impacts.
