SDG 6

Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in 2015. The official wording of SDG 6 is "Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all." The goal has eight targets to be achieved by 2030, and progress is measured by eleven indicators.

Targets

SDG 6 has eight targets, which include both outcome targets and means of achieving them:

Target 6.1: Safe and affordable drinking water

This target aims to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all by 2030. The indicator for this target is the proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services.

Target 6.2: Adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene

The goal is to achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations. The indicator is the proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, including a hand-washing facility with soap and water.

Target 6.3: Improve water quality

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials. The indicators include the proportion of wastewater safely treated and the proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality.

Target 6.4: Increase water-use efficiency

Substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity. The indicators are change in water-use efficiency over time and level of water stress.

Target 6.5: Implement integrated water resources management

Implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate. The indicator is the degree of integrated water resources management implementation.

Target 6.6: Protect and restore water-related ecosystems

Protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and lakes. The indicator is the change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time.

Target 6.a: Expand international cooperation and capacity-building

Expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programs. The indicator is the amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan.

Target 6.b: Support local engagement in water and sanitation management

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management. The indicator is the proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management.

Progress

Progress towards achieving SDG 6 is monitored through various indicators. As of the latest reports, significant challenges remain in ensuring universal access to clean water and sanitation, particularly in developing countries.

See also

• Sustainable Development Goals
• United Nations
• Water management
• Sanitation

External links

• United Nations SDG 6