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Gender contextualisation of SDG 6 global indicators
The UN-Water Integrated Monitoring Initiative for SDG 6 is currently developing approaches for the ‘gender contextualisation’ of the SDG 6 global indicators to support gender-relevant evidence-based policy making in countries. … Read more
The latest data – SDG 6 progress webinars
How are we doing on SDG 6 to ensure water and sanitation for all by 2030? Where is the progress being made? How can we accelerate efforts and reach those … Read more
SDG 6 progress update: the world is off-track
The world is off-track on its journey to ensure water and sanitation for all by 2030, according to new progress updates launched today by the UN-Water Integrated Monitoring Initiative for … Read more
World Water Week in Stockholm 2021
The 2021 edition of World Water Week will be held as a full-scale digital event on 23-27 August, on the theme Building Resilience Faster. During the week, UN-Water will convene … Read more
IMI-SDG6 2020 results and plans for 2021
On 28 January and 24 March, the IMI-SDG6 Steering Committee met to review the 2020 results and plan for the 2021 work. UN-Water Members and Partners participated in the open … Read more
New data on global progress towards ensuring water and sanitation for all by 2030
The UN-Water Integrated Monitoring Initiative for SDG 6 has gathered the latest country, region and world data on all the global indicators for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which is … Read more
Online event to launch the UN-Water SDG 6 Summary Progress Update
The SDG 6 Summary Progress Update 2021 report provides the latest available country, region and world data on all of the SDG 6 global indicators. As such, it outlines how … Read more
Overview 2019-2022 data collection process and timeline for SDG 6 global indicators
For an overview of the 2019-2022 data collection process and timeline, please see this document (version 6 December 2019).
Update on IMI-SDG6 results in 2019 and plans for 2020
On 30-31 January, the IMI-SDG6 Steering Committee met to review 2019 results and plan for the 2020 work. UN-Water Members and Partners participated in part of the meeting, to provide … Read more
Open webinar on the SDG 6 Data Portal
An open webinar hosted on Friday 18 October will explain and show the main functionalities of the SDG 6 Data Portal. The SDG 6 Data Portal brings together data on … Read more
Launch of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 Data Portal
During the World Water Week in Stockholm the UN-Water SDG 6 Data Portal was launched in the session ‘Looking forward to Phase 2 of SDG 6 monitoring‘ hosted earlier today.
Invitation to test new SDG 6 Data Portal
One of the flagship products of the UN-Water Integrated Monitoring Initiative is the SDG 6 Data Portal, which gathers data on all the SDG 6 global indicators, as well as other key social, economic and environmental data. The portal will be launched later this year.
Entering Phase 2 of the Integrated Monitoring Initiative
In 2019, the Integrated Monitoring Initiative entered into its second phase, which focuses on building country capacity and ownership. While methodological refinement and global reporting will remain important, emphasis lies on raising the capacities at national level to collect, report and make use of national data.
Results and lessons from Phase 1 of the Integrated Monitoring Initiative
On 29-30 January, the GEMI Steering Committee met to discuss results from the first phase of the Integrated Monitoring Initiative, and to plan for phase 2, which just have started.
Environmental Flows in the “Water Stress” Indicator 6.4.2
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently launched the new guidelines for incorporating environmental flows into the SDG indicator 6.4.2.
Indicators 6.5.2 and 6.6.1 updated to tier I
To facilitate the implementation of the global indicator framework, the IAEG-SDGs categorizes the indicators into three different tiers. The tier categorization is based on their level of methodological development and … Read more
Webinar on global and national synthesis reporting
To track progress towards the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, United Nations Member States are meeting every year at the High-level Political Forum for Sustainable Development (HLPF). In 2018, SDG … Read more
Summary Report from Global workshop on integrated SDG 6 monitoring
To conclude the 2017 baseline process, UN-Water held a global workshop between 21 and 23 November 2017 in The Hague, the Netherlands, generously hosted by the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure … Read more
Launch of SDG 6 indicator reports
The monitoring of progress towards SDG 6 is a means to making it happen. High-quality data help policy- and decision makers at all levels of government to identify challenges and … Read more
Water and sanitation monitoring at the World Water Week in Stockholm
Learn more about water and sanitation monitoring during the World Water Week in Stockholm. Come visit us in the UN-Water Pavilion too! Monday 27 August Presenting the global baseline situation … Read more
Indicators 6.3.2 and 6.6.1 updated to tier II
To facilitate the implementation of the global indicator framework, the IAEG-SDGs categorizes the indicators into three different tiers. The tier categorization is based on their level of methodological development and … Read more
Global workshop on monitoring SDG 6
The UN-Water Integrated Monitoring Initiative for SDG 6 organized a global workshop in November 2017 in The Hague, the Netherlands, gathering country representatives from across the world as well UN-Water … Read more
Overview 2016-2017 data collection process and timeline for SDG 6 global indicators
For an overview of the 2016-2017 data collection process and timeline, please see this document (version 6 October 2017). Photo credit: Dafne Cholet, Creative Commons Attribution
Roles and responsibilities SDG monitoring and reporting
Data flow in SDG reporting, highlighting the central role of the national statistical system (illustration adapted from IAEG-SDG). Countries Countries are the centre and starting point for all monitoring and … Read more
Africa water and sanitation sector monitoring – training workshop in Accra
On 2-5 May 2017, country representatives from across the African region and other national, regional and global stakeholders gathered in Accra to discuss water and sanitation sector monitoring and reporting.
Why start SDG 6 monitoring with a national inception workshop?
Face-to-face meetings are an effective way to connect and engage stakeholders, exchange information and experience, and create momentum. Starting SDG 6 monitoring with a national inception workshop, with all relevant … Read more
Results of 2016 pilot testing and external review
Between April and November 2016, the draft monitoring methodologies for SDG 6 global indicators were pilot tested at scale in five countries (Jordan, the Netherlands, Peru, Senegal, and Uganda), with … Read more
Introduction to the SDG 6 global indicators – TECHNICAL WEBINARS
Presentations and recordings from technical webinars can be downloaded from the links below. 6.4.1 water use efficiency Dates and links for indicator-specific webinars will be published here as soon as … Read more
Introduction to the 2017 integrated baseline process – INCEPTION WEBINAR
About The 2017 integrated baseline process will be officially kicked-off in early March 2017 with an introductory webinar targeted at national SDG 6 focal points. Learn more about the 2017 … Read more
Country process during the pilot testing
Organization of stakeholders involved during the pilot testing Organization SDG 6 monitoring focal point All countries identified an SDG 6 monitoring focal point, either before or after the inception workshop, … Read more
Global implementation of SDG 6 monitoring – the 2017 baseline process
Towards a global baseline for SDG 6
What is needed to implement SDG 6 monitoring at country level?
Discussion with GEMI pilot countries in Delft, the Netherlands in September 2016
Inspiring GLAAS workshop with Southern African countries
GLAAS workshop 2016. Photo credit: IRC
What is the purpose of global indicators?
Global indicators communicate general trends, disaggregation makes the information useful for management
Work-in-progress workshop in the Netherlands, 7-9 September 2016
Participants of the work-in-progress workshop in Delft, the Netherlands, 7-9 September 2016, including representatives from Jordan, the Netherlands, Peru, Senegal and Uganda
Review of monitoring methodologies for SDG 6 global indicators
The review is now finalized - for the results of the review, please refer to the summary of received feedback and responses as well as the revised methodologies. In approaching … Read more
First stakeholder consultation on post-2015 monitoring, January 2015
Some 20 Member States and many other stakeholders met in Geneva, Swizterland on 29-30 January 2015 to discuss options for SDG 6 indicators and monitoring mechanisms