Waterproof FAQs

What is Waterproof?

Waterproof is Progressio’s new public advocacy campaign. Our experience on the ground tells us that poor and marginalised people must have more of a say in water management so they can get fair and sustainable access to the water they need for their livelihoods. We need to act, step by step, and make a real difference. You can add your voice (and picture!) here.

What is Rio+20?

Rio+20 is an international summit convened to discuss sustainable development to be held in June 2012. It’s a big chance to put forward solutions for a planet in crisis. Poor and marginalised people must be at the heart of any definition of sustainable development. We’re taking our message of water for livelihoods to the heart of Rio+20, but we need your help. Act now. And find out more by reading our Rio+20 briefing.

What role does Caroline Spelman play?

Caroline Spelman is the Secretary of State for the Enviornment, Food and Rural Affairs. It’s her role to articulate the UK’s position to the EU and participate in the Rio+20 negotiations. It’s vital that Mrs Spelman hears our voice and communicates our message of water for livelihoods to the conference and preparatory meetings. Send Mrs Spelman a message now.

Has Progressio worked on water before?

Yes. We campaigned to Just Add Water at the Copenhagen climate talks in 2009. We produced a report on ‘virtual water’ in Peru last year, and we’ve been working on water issues in our overseas work for a long time. Waterproof brings all this experience together; it’s the culmination of at least 6 years of behind-the-scenes policy, campaigning and lobbying work.

Can I give to Progressio’s water work?

Of course! We really need everyone who cares about these issues and the people they affect to give to our work. Just click here.

I still have an unanswered question, can I ask it?

Yes! Just email us here.