Fair Water Footprints: Ambition, Accountability and Action for SDG6

Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints (

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Description

Launched at COP26 by the UK and Malawi, the Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints is a game changing initiative for shared water security. Our 26 founding Signatories, representing 185 million people and $5 trillion GDP, have committed to ensuring zero pollution, sustainable withdrawal, universal WASH, protection of nature, and resilience to climate shocks in their supply chains by 2030.

The Declaration brings together governments from the north and south (UK, Malawi, Finland, Madagascar, Netherlands, Austria, Panama, Peru) as well as banks, corporations, researchers and civil society to trigger systemic change on water through trade, finance, markets, media and governance. We will make water a political priority, establish water stewardship as the international business norm, and put water justice and climate resilience at the heart of the global economy.

Expected Impact

To realise the ambition of the UN Water Action Agenda, we will deliver on our far-reaching leadership commitments, recruit new Signatories, and share lessons to transform the way water is used in global supply chains. We will work with the UN to use all available levers (e.g. standards, trade policies, and business practice) to harness the power of enterprise, investment and communities to deliver sustainable water and sanitation for all by 2030.

Partners

CDP
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
The Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House)
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Water Witness International

SDGS & Targets

Goal 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

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

SDG 14 targets covered

Name	Description

Deliverables & Timeline

01 January, 2030

Action for a Fair Water Footprint by 2030

Resources mobilized

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Timeline

04 November 2021 (start date)

01 January 2030 (date of completion)

Entity

Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints

SDGs

Region

Global

Other beneficiaries

Signatories to the Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints include:
Countries: Austria, Finland, Madagascar, Malawi, Panama, Peru, UK
Businesses: Diageo, Unilever
Investors: ACTIAM, EdenTree
External support agencies, partnership initiatives and networks: Alliance for Global Water Adaptation, BASEFlow, CDP, Water Footprint Network, Water Integrity Network
Civil society, social justice and environmental defenders: African Civil Society Network for Water and Sanitation, Peruvian Centre for Social Studies, WaterAid, Water Witness
Observer signatories: Netherlands, IUCN, Sainsbury's, Sanitation and Water for All, Danone