Support
Institutional and cross-cutting support
The monitoring of water and sanitation, including the monitoring of progress towards SDG 6, is a technical process, but its successful implementation is closely linked to a country‘s institutional arrangements and … Read more
Indicator 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”
Target 6.b encourages community participation in water and sanitation management – this page explains why and how to monitor progress towards the target, and what resources that are available for … Read more
Indicator 6.a.1 “Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan”
Target 6.a seeks to expand international cooperation and capacity building – this page explains why and how to monitor progress towards the target, and what resources that are available for … Read more
Indicator 6.5.2 “Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation”
Target 6.5 emphasizes the importance of transboundary cooperation – this page explains why and how to monitor progress towards the target, and what resources that are available for countries to … Read more
Indicator 6.4.2 “Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources”
Target 6.4 seeks to ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity – this page explains why and how to monitor progress towards the target, and what … Read more
Indicator 6.4.1 “Change in water use efficiency over time”
Target 6.4 aims to increase water use efficiency across all sectors – this page explains why and how to monitor progress towards the target, and what resources that are available … Read more
Indicator 6.3.1 “Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flow safely treated”
Target 6.3 seeks to halve the proportion of untreated wastewater discharged into our water bodies – this page explains why and how to monitor progress towards the target, and what … Read more
Indicator 6.2.1 “Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, including a handwashing facility with soap and water”
Target 6.2 seeks to achieve access for all to sanitation and hygiene – this page explains why and how to monitor progress towards the target, and what resources that are … Read more
Indicator 6.1.1 “Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services”
Target 6.1 seeks to achieve access for all to safe drinking water – this page explains why and how to monitor progress towards the target, and what resources that are … Read more
Indicator 6.6.1 “Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time”
Target 6.6 seeks to protect and restore ecosystems – this page explains why and how to monitor progress towards the target, and what resources that are available for countries to … Read more
Indicator 6.5.1 “Degree of integrated water resources management implementation (0-100)”
Target 6.5 aims to implement integrated water resources management at all levels – this page explains why and how to monitor progress towards this target, and what resources that are … Read more
Indicator 6.3.2 “Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality”
Target 6.3 sets out to improve ambient water quality – this page explains why and how to monitor progress towards the target, and what support that are available for countries … Read more