Christoph Lüthi

About the Author

Christoph Lüthi is a pioneering environmental engineer and urban sustainability expert with over two decades of experience in developing innovative solutions for global sanitation challenges. Holding a PhD in environmental engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, he has worked extensively with international organizations like the World Health Organization and the Water Research Commission, focusing on integrating sustainable practices into urban infrastructure. Lüthi's research emphasizes community-driven approaches to sanitation that balance ecological preservation with public health imperatives, particularly in rapidly growing cities of the developing world. His seminal work, Sustainable Sanitation in Cities: A Framework to Action, provides a comprehensive blueprint for policymakers and practitioners, advocating for resilient systems that mitigate climate change impacts while ensuring equitable access to clean water and waste management. Through his writings and consultancy, Lüthi continues to influence global discourse on urban resilience and environmental justice.