STRENTHENING CHILE´S ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY CHARACTERIZATION, MONITORING, REPORT AND RECOVERY
MInisterio de Medio Ambiente / Ministry for the Environment of Chile
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Government
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Description
During 2023 and 2024, a basin-level module will be integrated into the Biodiversity Information and Monitoring System (SIMBIO), which will allow for open, freely accessible and online information on the country's main ecosystems in each basin, along with the declarations that make them official, associated studies, and an indicator that will characterize them with respect to the level of information available, to prioritize further studies, monitoring, and actions. During 2023, the processes of elaboration of secondary water quality standards will be concluded in the Bay of Nueva Quintero and the Valdivia River, which will allow maintaining and protecting the quality of the waters to conserve the characteristic ecosystems of the basin and safeguard the main activities associated with said basin. Also during 2023, the processing of 5 secondary water quality standards will begin and/or accelerate in the Elqui River, North Patagonian Lakes, Huasco River, Golfo de Arauco and Lake Lanalhue, and 2 decontamination plans, for the Maipo River and Lake Villarrica , which will allow the recovery of the levels of environmental quality of the water, established in the Secondary Standards of Environmental Quality for the Protection of Continental Superficial Waters issued.
This first platform will allow centralized, updated and specific information on ecosystems related to water at the basin level, which will allow progress in transparency and access to information for the entire population. Likewise, it will allow the evaluation of the ecosystem value of water at the basin level, and with this, prioritize measures in the studies associated with the Strategic Plans for Water Resources, for preservation and ecosystem recovery. There will be governance, information and a monitoring protocol that will allow the definition of the roadmap for the recovery of water quality, protection of ecosystems and maintenance of the activities carried out in the Valdivia river basin and Bahía Nuevo Quintero, in order to increase the surface of aquatic ecosystems with good quality. Progress will be made in developing governance, information and the monitoring protocol that will allow the definition of the roadmap for the recovery of water quality, protection of ecosystems and maintenance of the activities carried out in 5 basins in order to increase the surface area. of aquatic ecosystems with good quality, and recover the quality of two basins with degraded ecosystems.
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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Deliverables & Timeline
Integration of basin-level module into the Biodiversity Information and Monitoring System (SIMBIO)
Conclusion of secondary water quality standards in the Bay of Nueva Quintero and the Valdivia River
Beginning and/or accelerating processing of 5 secondary water quality standards and 2 decontamination plans
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Region
- Latin America and the Caribbean
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Contact Information
Pilar, Water and Governance Advisor