UN-Water Integrated Monitoring Initiative for SDG 6
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United Nations / Multilateral body
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Description
Through the UN-Water Integrated Monitoring Initiative for SDG 6 (IMI-SDG6), the United Nations (UN) seeks to support countries in monitoring water- and sanitation-related issues within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and in compiling country data to report on global progress towards SDG 6. IMI-SDG6 brings together the UN organizations that are formally mandated to compile country data on the SDG 6 global indicators, and builds on ongoing efforts. This enables synergies across UN organizations, leading to more efficient outreach and a reduced reporting burden on countries. At the national level, IMI-SDG6 promotes coordination and collaboration across sectors in the collection, analysis and use of data for national and global reporting, and supports related capacity development.
The overarching goal of IMI-SDG6 is to accelerate the achievement of SDG 6, by increasing the availability of high-quality data for evidence-based policy-making, regulations, planning and investments at all levels. Credible data also provide stronger accountability and political commitment. Water and sanitation monitoring involves a wide range of stakeholders, across sectors and levels of government, and by bringing them and their datasets together, more efficient use of monitoring resources as well as more holistic policies and integrated resources management will follow.
World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Meteorological Organization (WMO), United Nations Water (UN-Water) (all United Nations / Multilateral body)
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
Technical support to countries to collect, analyse, report and use water and sanitation data
Compile country data and report on global progress towards SDG 6
Institutional support to countries on cross-cutting issues and integration
Inform policy- and decision-makers on SDG 6 status and interlinkages
Resources mobilized
Partnership Progress
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Timeline
Entity
SDGs
Region
- Africa
- Asia and Pacific
- Europe
- Global
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- North America
- West Asia
Geographical coverage
Other beneficiaries
The direct beneficiaries of the project are individuals and institutions involved in SDG 6 monitoring and reporting in UN Member States, which includes line ministries and departments, national statistical offices, research institutions, water basins authorities, utilities and NGO and civil society initiatives. The ultimate beneficiaries of the project are all UN Member States and their citizens, who will benefit from evidence-based national water and sanitation programmes that provides well-targeted, effective and efficient measures to achieve SDG 6. This includes safe and secure water, sanitation any hygiene services for all, an integrated management and use of water resources across all sectors and regions, and the protection and restoration of ecosystems and their health.
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Contact Information
William Reidhead, Global Monitoring Officer