This guideline outlines what the working definition of climate rationale is and provides guidance for the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector in its development at country level, identifying some key elements that enhance the climate rationale and linking it to the achievement of a range of country-level outputs.
These elements include but are not limited to i) Climate impacts to be addressed, including vulnerabilities and risks of the climate impacts to children and women; ii) Emission trajectories for mitigation actions; iii) Assessment of adaptation options based on priorities; and iv) How the proposed intervention fits into broader domestic and international policies and decision-making processes.
The climate rationale is meant to assist policymakers, donors, practitioners and service providers in the WASH and related sectors to develop strong and robust explanation of the climate impacts, risks, and vulnerabilities to be addressed, or the emissions pathways to be shifted, and to explain how the proposed interventions will address such risks and vulnerabilities to achieve climate resilient services.