SDG 6

Deskripsi

Despite some progress, billions of people still lack access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. Water use efficiency, although increasing globally, remains low in most countries, and water stress continues to be severe in several regions of the world. The implementation of integrated water resources management is advancing slowly, with transboundary water cooperation remaining limited despite the large number of countries sharing water resources. Achieving Goal 6 requires global commitment to ensure water security for all while protecting the planet’s water resources. The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Water, appointed in 2024, advocates the sustainable management of freshwater resources for accelerated implementation of the Goals. The United Nations System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation is focused on governance frameworks, financial resources, data, technology and innovative tools for Goal 6 and supporting preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference to Accelerate the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.