IAH Strategic Plan
International Association of Hydrogeologists
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Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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Description
IAH has now finalised its strategic plan for the period to 2030, which supports acceleration of achievement of the SDGs, particularly SDG6, through capacity building, with a focus on support for education and dissemination of awareness-raising information.
The concerns and wider aspirations of IAH leading to 2030 are enshrined in the São Paulo-Brussels Groundwater (BraBel) Declaration:
• Groundwater is critical to Earth’s survival: Aquifers, our planet’s natural water reservoirs, hold 97% of the fresh and liquid water
• Everyone must face these issues: Sustainable groundwater management needs monitoring, regulation, and communication.
• It is imperative to protect groundwater through the following urgent actions: Strengthen the institutions responsible for the governance of groundwater so that they promote efficient, inclusive, ethical, democratic, and socio-ecologically conscientious policies.
• Let’s make the invisible visible: There must be an effort by governments, hydrogeologists, NGOs, and all of society to make perceptible this crucial resource for planetary well-being and dignified human life.
Our new strategic plan provides particular support to the SDG6 capacity development accelerator, which seeks to ensure “A better-skilled workforce [that] improves service levels and increases job creation and retention in the water sector”. Through various initiatives we aim to enhance capabilities of those working in field of groundwater management throughout the world. We hope that there will be particular benefits for those working in lower income countries, where we will also link with partner organisations such as RWDN, SADC, etc.
The International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH/AIH) works with many partners across the world in the field of groundwater science, education, development and protection. IAH is, amongst other formal and informal associations, an Associate Partner of UNESCO.
You can find out more about the various components of our strategic plan on the IAH website at:
• https://iah.org/news/make-a-difference-in-groundwater
• https://iah.org/education
• https://iah.org/join-us/sponsorship-scheme
• https://iah.org/publications
• https://iah.org/events
• https://iah.org/join-us/student-membership-of-iah
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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Region
- Africa
- Europe
- Asia and Pacific
- North America
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- West Asia
Other beneficiaries
IAH is a scientific and educational charitable organisation. The Association works on behalf of its members from all regions of the world - scientists, engineers, water managers and others working in the fields of groundwater resource planning, management and protection. We endeavour to raise awareness of groundwater issues and work with national and international agencies to promote the use of groundwater to ensure ready access to safe drinking water for all.
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Ian, Executive Manager