Dhaka, Bangladesh | 25-26 February 2025

Video gallery

Toilet conference 2025

The video gallery features curated highlights, session recordings, technical tours, and key moments from the Toilet Conference 2025. It showcases expert insights, panel discussions, and participant experiences, offering a dynamic visual recap of the event.

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Mr Peter Maes

In this insightful interview from the Toilet Conference 2025, Mr Peter Maes, Chief of WASH at UNICEF Bangladesh, discusses the pressing challenges of urban sanitation in the face of climate change, economic distress, and unplanned urbanization. Mr Maes emphasises the need for collaborative efforts to address these challenges, advocating for innovative solutions and increased investment to build climate-resilient and inclusive WASH systems.

Hasin Jahan

Ms Hasin Jahan, Country Director of WaterAid Bangladesh, emphasises that sanitation is not merely about toilets but a fundamental human right and a collective responsibility. She highlights the importance of ensuring that every child has access to decent sanitation to attend school regularly, every woman has the privacy and dignity of safe sanitation, and every community manages waste responsibly to protect our planet.

Hossain Ishrath Adib

Mr Hossain Ishrath Adib, Director of Integrated Development Programme (IDP), Ultra Poor Graduation (UPG), and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) at BRAC, emphasises the importance of understanding on-the-ground realities in addressing sanitation challenges.Mr Adib discusses the impact of climate-induced events and financial shocks on communities, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts among public, private, and non-commercial sectors to develop sustainable sanitation solutions.

Mr Alauddin Ahmed

Mr Alauddin Ahmed, Project Manager at ITN-BUET, discusses the complexities of sanitation systems, emphasising that "sanitation is no less than rocket science." He delves into the challenges of implementing effective sanitation solutions and the importance of capacity building in the WASH sector.Mr Ahmed highlights the need for innovative approaches to address sanitation issues, particularly in urban settings, and shares his experiences in developing sustainable and inclusive sanitation strategies.

Mr Roshan Shrestha

Mr Roshan Shrestha, Deputy Director of the Gates Foundation shares how Toilet Conference needs to continue its journey in the years to come so that all global and sector leaders can make decisions collectively.

Professor Juliet Willetts

In this exclusive interview from the Toilet Conference 2025, Professor Juliet Willetts, Research Director at the University of Technology Sydney, shares her insights on advancing inclusive sanitation systems. She discusses the importance of gender equity, climate resilience, and the role of evidence-based research in shaping effective WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) policies.Professor Willetts emphasises the need for collaborative efforts between governments, NGOs, and communities to achieve sustainable sanitation solutions, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.