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Accession to the Protocol on Water and Health to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes

Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan (
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    Description
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    Ratification of the Protocol on Water and Health to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes

    Expected Impact

    Access to information, advanced technologies and knowledge in the field of providing the population with safe drinking water and sanitation, the introduction of sanitary and hygienic standards in Kazakhstan in accordance with international standards, the strengthening of measures to protect water resources used as sources of drinking water and the establishment of an effective monitoring system and responding to outbreaks or incidents of water-related disease in the population

    Partners

    Ministry of ecology and natural resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, IWAC, UNECE

    Goal 6

    Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

    Goal 6

    6.1

    By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

    6.1.1

    Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

    6.2

    By 2030, 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

    6.2.1

    Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

    6.3

    By 2030, 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

    6.3.1

    Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

    6.3.2

    Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

    6.4

    By 2030, 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
    6.4.1

    Change in water-use efficiency over time

    6.4.2

    Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

    6.5

    By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

    6.5.1

    Degree of integrated water resources management 

    6.5.2

    Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

    6.6

    By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
    6.6.1

    Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

    6.a

    By 2030, 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.a.1

    Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

    6.b

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

    6.b.1

    Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

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    Timeline
    01 January 2016 (start date)
    31 December 2024 (date of completion)
    Entity
    Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan
    SDGs
    Region
    1. Europe
    2. Asia and Pacific
    Other beneficiaries

    Local communities

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    Countries
    Kazakhstan
    Kazakhstan
    Contact Information

    Nurzhan, Head of the Committee of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan