Este artículo analiza cómo se relaciona la justicia social con el agua, el saneamiento, la higiene (WASH) destacando el papel central del agua en estos enfoques, en el contexto del cambio climático. El clima varía y ha ejercido una presión considerable sobre el sistema hidrológico global, cambiando los patrones tradicionales de lluvia y aumentando la frecuencia y gravedad de los desastres naturales. Garantizar el acceso a agua dulce adecuada y sostenible para las comunidades del mundo es esencial para preservar la vida y la salud de las personas. El derecho humano a la salud se ve seriamente comprometido cuando los servicios de saneamiento e higiene son inadecuados o insuficientes. Por ello, es fundamental promover la inclusión de los grupos vulnerables en los debates sobre justicia social. En conclusión, las soluciones propuestas para abordar las necesidades del nexo WASH y la adaptación al cambio climático presentan importantes áreas de superposición. En este contexto, la adaptación climática se reconoce como una preocupación relacionada con los derechos humanos y como una dimensión del debate sobre la justicia social.

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