Clean water and sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all people.

The assurance of sufficient quantity and quality of water supply is fundamental for the development of society and for the fight against poverty and disease in any part of the world. The cross-cutting nature of water makes it a key resource for sustainable economic, social and environmental development.

Progress:

0 %

100%

Targets:

6.1 Access to drinking water

Achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.

6.2 Access to sanitation and hygiene services

Achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations.

6.3 Water quality

Improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally.

6.4 Efficient use of water resources

Substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity.

6.5 Integrated water resources management

Implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.

6.6 Water-related ecosystems

Protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.

6.A Management capacity building

Expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.

6.B Involvement of local communities

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.

This portal only uses session cookies, in order to maintain the selected navigation language. You can consult the details in the cookie policy. If you continue browsing or click the "Accept" button, we understand that you allow its use.