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WATER- RES: 1.5 Million People to Benefit from the Green Climate Fund’s First-Ever Investment in Syria
By Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development at ReliefWeb
· June 29, 2026
· 5 min read
. Thanks to the joint efforts of Acted and the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic, through the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment (MoLAE), this climate finance investment represents a key step towards supporting fragile and conflict affected countries adaptation to the impact of cl
Key takeaway 5 million people in Eastern Ghouta, Rural Damascus Governorate.
Why this matters
The Green Climate Fund's investment in Syria's water security highlights the critical need for climate resilience in fragile and conflict-affected countries. With Syria's water deficit already at 3 billion cubic meters per year, the projected decline in per capita water availability to 500 cubic meters by 2050 poses a significant threat to the population's well-being. The WATER RES project's focus on strengthening institutional capacity and improving climate-resilient water services is crucial, given the country's weakened water infrastructure and institutions. The project's locally-led approach and emphasis on inclusive water governance may also help to address the social and economic impacts of climate change, which are often exacerbated by conflict and instability. As the project unfolds, its success will depend on the ability of Acted and the Syrian government to work together effectively, and to leverage additional climate finance to support the country's long-term water security and climate adaptation efforts.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 5 min
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