Water Education Project
Associação de jovens Engajamundo
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Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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#SDGAction50642
Description
The implementation of a water education project in 2023 aims to raise awareness and educate the community about the importance of water resources in the Cerrado and Mata Atlantica regions, and how they are affected by climate change. This project will have a lasting impact on the community, ensuring sustainable water use practices, and reducing the impact of climate change on the environment. Objectives: The primary objective of this project is to create awareness among the community about the importance of water resources in the Cerrado and Mata Atlantica regions. This project aims to educate the community about the negative impacts of climate change on water resources and how sustainable water use practices can mitigate these effects. Other objectives of the project are: To educate the community about the importance of protecting and conserving water resources in the Cerrado and Mata Atlantica regions. To encourage the community to adopt sustainable water use practices that will reduce their impact on the environment. To establish a network of community members who are knowledgeable about water conservation and who can serve as advocates for sustainable water use practices. To develop educational materials that can be used to teach water conservation and sustainability to students in schools. Methodologies: To achieve the objectives of the project, a variety of methodologies will be employed. These will include: Community Outreach: The project team will conduct community outreach programs to educate the community about the importance of water conservation and sustainability. This will include workshops, seminars, and community events. Education Programs: The project team will develop educational materials that can be used to teach water conservation and sustainability to students in schools. These materials will include lesson plans, educational videos, and other teaching aids. Demonstration Projects: The project team will establish demonstration projects to show the community how sustainable water use practices can be implemented. These projects will include rainwater harvesting systems, water-efficient landscaping, and other sustainable water use practices. Follow-up: After the implementation of the project, a follow-up program will be established to ensure that the community continues to use sustainable water use practices. The follow-up program will include: Community Meetings: The project team will continue to hold community meetings to discuss water conservation and sustainability issues with the community. Monitoring: The project team will monitor the community's use of water resources to ensure that they are using sustainable water use practices. Evaluation: The project team will evaluate the effectiveness of the project and identify areas for improvement. Conclusion: The implementation of a water education project in the Cerrado and Mata Atlantica regions is essential to ensure sustainable water use practices and reduce the impact of climate change on the environment. Through community outreach, education programs, and demonstration projects, the project aims to educate the community about the importance of water conservation and sustainability. With a follow-up program, the project team will ensure that the community continues to use sustainable water use practices and that the project's objectives are achieved.
The implementation of the water education project in the Cerrado and Mata Atlantica regions has the potential to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing interlinkages between different SDGs and by promoting sustainable practices that support multiple goals. Firstly, the project contributes directly to the achievement of SDG 6, which aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. The project's focus on educating the community about sustainable water use practices aligns with the targets of SDG 6, such as increasing water-use efficiency, implementing integrated water resources management, and protecting and restoring water-related ecosystems. Secondly, the project also contributes indirectly to the achievement of other SDGs by addressing interlinkages between different goals. For example, sustainable water use practices can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which in turn can help mitigate the impacts of climate change (SDG 13). Additionally, by promoting sustainable agriculture practices that use water efficiently, the project can contribute to food security (SDG 2) and reduce land degradation (SDG 15). Thirdly, the project also supports the achievement of SDG 17, which calls for partnerships to achieve the SDGs. The project brings together different stakeholders, including community members, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations, to work towards a common goal of sustainable water use practices. This collaboration can lead to the development of new partnerships and initiatives that can further accelerate SDG implementation. In conclusion, the implementation of the water education project in the Cerrado and Mata Atlantica regions has the potential to accelerate the implementation of the SDGs by directly contributing to SDG 6 and indirectly contributing to other goals by addressing interlinkages between them. Additionally, the project promotes partnerships and collaborations that can further accelerate SDG implementation.
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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
Goal 13
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
13.1
Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries
13.1.1
Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population
13.1.2
Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
13.1.3
Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies
13.2
Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
13.2.1
Number of countries with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
13.2.2
Total greenhouse gas emissions per year
13.3
Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
13.3.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
13.a
Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible
13.a.1
Amounts provided and mobilized in United States dollars per year in relation to the continued existing collective mobilization goal of the $100 billion commitment through to 2025
13.b
Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities
13.b.1
Number of least developed countries and small island developing States with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
SDG 14 targets covered
Deliverables & Timeline
100 young people trained
2 training delivered
Resources mobilized
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Region
- Latin America and the Caribbean
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Youth Brazilians
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Contact Information
Natalia , Coordinator