Global Awareness of the Global Water Crisis
Thirst Limited
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Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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Description
Run Blue is a global campaign by Thirst. On World Water Day in 2022, the Run Blue campaign kicked off, where Mina Guli set out to run 200 marathons across the globe in 1 year to raise awareness about the scale of the world’s water crisis - with the final marathon ending here in New York at the start of the UN Water Conference. The Run Blue campaign is helping to change this by inspiring a global grassroots movement for water, sparking interest in the UN Water Conference, and driving urgent action by governments, businesses and individuals on water. The Run Blue campaign will continue after the UN Water Conference, helping to ensure that commitments are turned into action.
Run Blue's reach into over 200 countries and territories by the end the campaign ensure more people are made aware of the increasing impacts of the global water crises around world, not only in individuals' lives and communities. Thirst commits to calling governments and companies to account for their commitments in the Water Action Agenda by monitoring progress of major commitments over the next six months (World Water Week) and one year (anniversary of the UN Water Conference)
Valuing Water initiative, The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
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
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
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
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
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- Global
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Contact Information
Mina, CEO and Founder, Thirst Foundation