Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation is vital for health, dignity, and sustainable development. Millions of people worldwide still lack access to these basic services, increasing the risk of disease and poverty.
SDG 6 focuses on improving water quality, expanding sanitation infrastructure, promoting hygiene, and protecting water-related ecosystems. It also supports efficient water use across households, agriculture, and industry.
Sustainable water management is critical for environmental protection, economic growth, and public health. Ensuring universal access to clean water and sanitation helps build healthier and more resilient communities.
Targets
Target 6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
Target 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
Target 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
Target 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
Target 6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
Target 6.6
By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
Target 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
Target 6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
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