Supporting groundwater resources studies, knowledge exchange, management and governance
UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (UNESCO-IHP)
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United Nations / Multilateral body
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Description
The UNESCO IHP IXth Phase (2022-2023) will contribute to enhance capacity and scientific knowledge on groundwater resources. Considering the topics that have been discussed during the side event on groundwater organized during the UN 2023 Water Conference (24/03/2023), the following objectives were defined:
- Set up and support a global groundwater coordination and knowledge exchange platform in the framework of the UN water community (and other global frameworks and initiatives).
- Foster scientific cooperation (UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science) and improve open access and sharing of groundwater data by 2030 (Decision of UNESCO Member States).
- Assist countries in developing technical capacity and setting up or improving national groundwater assessment and monitoring programmes.
- Contribute to increasing the number of transboundary aquifers covered by cooperation frameworks.
Improving access to groundwater resources data and information, capacity, as well as fostering groundwater governance and improving financing and innovation for a sustainable management of these resources will contribute to water security and to adapt and mitigate to climate change and variability impacts.
Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Austria, Bahamas, El Salvador, Finland, Germany, Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Spain, St Kitts and Nevis, Switzerland,
Uruguay, Uganda
UN-Water, UNESCO, AMCOW, AQUAFED, BRGM, CeReGAS, Deltares, EAWAG, EuroGeoSurveys, WREG, FAO, GEF, GEUS, IAEA, IAH, ICATALIST, IGRAC,
IHE Delft, IWRA, JWF, KIGAM Korea, New Mexico WRRI, ORASECOM, OSS, SADC-GMI, SIWI, The Water Institute, UNDP, UNECE, UNEP, UNESCO GWYN,
UNESCWA, UN-Habitat, University of Arizona WRRC, WfWP, WMO, World Bank
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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Alice, Chief of Section on Groundwater Sustainability and Water Cooperation, UNESCO Division of Water Sciences