On January 20, 2026, Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods (SOIL) and DINEPA, Haiti’s National Directorate for Drinking Water and Sanitation, finalised a landmark agreement that marked a major achievement for urban sanitation worldwide.
When floods, storms, or protests hit a city, sanitation services are often among the first to be disrupted. New research from CBSA and Cranfield University combining interviews with CBS providers and comparative data shows how CBS can keep working even under pressure – thanks to smart design, close customer relations and flexible management.
Carbon finance is beginning to open new possibilities for the sanitation sector. Our latest lesson learnt paper explores what’s been achieved so far – and what’s still to come – drawing lessons from Sanergy’s landmark carbon credit certification and SOIL’s innovative direct-sale approach.