Goal 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure access to water and sanitation for all.
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By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including
through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
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By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including
mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
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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.
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Support and strengthen the participation of local communities
in improving water and sanitation management