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What does it mean?
Governments acknowledge pollution is a critical issue needing work at all administrative levels.
In plain terms
Government now admits water pollution needs fixing everywhere.
What can you take from it?
Pollution needs multi-level action.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • advocacy
  • local governance

Putting it to work

  • support cleanup laws
  • track local progress
  • report pollution

Questions to consider

  • Is your water safe?
  • What level fixes this?

Another view

Recognition does not guarantee action.

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