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Wetland inventories to support Contracting Parties to achieve Indicator 6.6.1

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    As noted in Resolution XIII.7 of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, the Secretariat as co-custodian of SDG Indicator 6.6.1 is contributing to this Indicator with data from National Reports based on Ramsar definitions and requirements to the SDG database hosted by the UN Statistics Division. The Convention and UNEP, as co-custodians for SDG Indicator 6.6.1, will be responsible for their respective reporting lines and will jointly contribute to the SDG target 6.6 storyline.

    In order to support Contracting Parties in the preparation of National Reports and to progress reporting on “wetland extent” as a contribution to SDG Indicator 6.6.1, the Secretariat is preparing a gap analysis with priorities to support contracting parties to undertake, refine or complete wetland inventories as well as a toolkit on wetlands inventories linked to indicator 6.6.1.
    The work includes:
    • Review the specific information submitted by Contracting Parties in National Reports in 2018 (COP13 corresponding to the period 2016-2018) for Indicator 6.6.1, SDG 14. SDG 15 and Aichi Biodiversity Targets.
    • Review Ramsar guidelines of wetlands inventories as well as other relevant guidelines to prepare a toolkit for use by Contracting Parties that addresses the identified gaps in knowledge, guidance and support to undertake, refine or complete wetland inventories.
    • Based on the review of National Wetland Inventories prepare a gap analysis with priorities that identifies what knowledge, guidance, support and resources are needed by contracting parties to undertake, refine or complete wetland inventories.
    • Develop a tool kit on wetlands inventories linked to indicator 6.6.1 for use by Contracting Parties that addresses the identified gaps in knowledge, guidance, support and resources required to complete wetland inventories.
    • Develop proposed content and curriculum for distance based training to support workshops/training on wetlands inventories for Contracting Parties.
    Expected Impact
    This acceleration action besides supporting Contracting Parties in the preparation of National Reports and to provide reliable data on “wetland extent” for SDG Indicator 6.6.1 using national wetlands inventories as the main source of information will support Ramsar Convention Contracting Parties on the fulfilment of their commitments under the Convention. The gap analysis will define the priorities to support contracting parties to undertake, refine or complete wetland inventories. Likewise, the toolkit on wetlands inventories linked to indicator 6.6.1. will provide guidance, support and resources required to complete wetland inventories and reporting on extent strengthening Parties capacities. The Secretariat as co-custodian of SDG Indicator 6.6.1 will be able to contribute to this Indicator with data from National Reports based on Ramsar definitions and requirements to the SDG database hosted by the UN Statistics Division and will jointly contribute to the SDG target 6.6 storyline.
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    Goal 6

    Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

    Goal 6

    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

    By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
    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

    By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
    6.6.1

    Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

    6.a

    By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
    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

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    Track of data on the change on the extent on water related ecosystems (Indicator 6.6.1) to report in 2020 and up to 2030

    Build capacities of Contracting Parties on the completion of wetlands inventories and reporting on indicator 6.6.1

    Fulfil with the SDGs reporting data on Indicator 6.6.1 and contribute to other SDGs such as 14 and 15

    Financing (in USD)
    Funds allocated to support Contracting Parties to report on Indicator 6.6.1
    In-kind contribution
    From Contracting Parties undertaken or updating national wetlands inventories
    Staff / Technical expertise
    From Secretariat, Scientific and Technical Review Panel and experts
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    Timeline
    09 September 2019 (start date)
    09 September 2020 (date of completion)
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