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 do so.
The indicator at a glance
Indicator 6.5.2 tracks the percentage of transboundary basin area within a country that has an operational arrangement for water cooperation.An arrangement for water cooperation is a bilateral or multilateral treaty, convention, agreement or other formal arrangement between riparian countries that provides a framework for cooperation.
For the arrangement to be considered operational, the following criteria need to be fulfilled:
- Existence of a joint body
- Regular, formal communication between riparian countries (at least once a year)
- Joint or coordinated management plans or objectives
- Regular exchange of data and information (at least once a year)
Data are commonly compiled by relevant national line ministries and institutions (e.g. for Water, Environment, Natural Resources, Hydrology, Geology).
Available support 2019-2022
UNECE and UNESCO are the custodians of indicator 6.5.2. For any inquiries about available support, please contact their helpdesk.Guidance on data collection and reporting
Online support
- Helpdesk (email, phone, video conference)
- Webinars (previous webinars in 2017)
Face-to-face support
- Regional workshops
Data and progress reporting