UNU-EHS report: Interconnected Disaster Risks - Turning Over A New Leaf
“Interconnected Disaster Risks: Turning Over A New Leaf”, launched on 9 April 2025, is the latest edition in a science-based report series from the United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS). The new report series analyses interconnected risk tipping points that represent immediate and increasing risks across the world. A risk tipping point is reached when the systems that we rely on for our lives and societies cannot buffer risks and stop functioning as...
New GLAAS white paper: Improving monitoring of the means of implementation for water and sanitation
This new strategic assessment explores the progress and challenges in implementing and monitoring the Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG...
3rd Pan-African Implementation and Partnership Conference on Water
PANAFCON is a high-level forum dedicated to advancing water security, governance, and sustainable management in Africa. The 2025 meeting...
High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation
The event will be hosted by the Government of Tajikistan with support from the United Nations, United Nations Educational...
Sustainable Development Goal 6
Billions of people are still living without safely managed water and sanitation. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 is to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030. Achieving SDG 6 is integral to the success of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which aims to end extreme poverty and protect the planet.
Communications should be a two-way exchange. ‘Questions people ask’ is a new feature where we answer some of the questions we get asked about important issues, such as, climate change, water scarcity, toilet equity and wastewater. Through responding to queries from our audiences, we aim to explain key issues in a clear and engaging way that fosters ongoing conversations.
The UN-Water SDG 6 Data Portal brings all the United Nations’ water and sanitation information into one place. Designed for decision-makers, advisors, technical professionals, researchers and students, there are tools to help visualize and analyse the information, creating a clear picture of how the world is progressing towards the various SDG 6 targets.
Monitoring progress towards SDG 6 helps policy- and decision makers identify challenges and opportunities, set priorities, communicate progress, and generate support and investment. SDG 6 Progress Reports are primarily based on national official data sources, compiled and validated by United Nations custodian agencies.
The first-ever UN System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation unites UN support to countries to accelerate progress on water-related goals and targets, including SDG 6. Action on water and sanitation is key to solving many global challenges. The strategy’s vision is a world with accessible, available and sustainably managed water and sanitation for all people and the planet.
