Water-related work on other SDGs

IFAD supported interventions typically include asset development (water mobilization, storage and distribution for agricultural uses by crops and livestock), together with the development of the related institutions (WUA, water boards, etc.) and capacities (water management from plot to basin levels). They also include activities related to the possible restoration of natural resources needed (soil and water conservation, flood control, etc.) and support to more inclusive local governance of the natural resources (watershed management committees, watershed development plans, etc.). Interventions being implemented locally and based on local demand (expressed at design and/or implementation), interventions also include WASH activities.
Leading Entity
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Contributing Action Number
CA4.53
Primary Entry Point
4: Accelerate progress and transformational change
Output(s)
Output 2.1: Expertise and resources are fully leveraged by the UN system to support countries, with emphasis on the water and sanitation needs of developing countries
Output 4.1: Financing strategies, frameworks and plans for investing in water and sanitation across sectors are prepared and implemented with UN system support, with particular emphasis on the financing needs of developing countries
SDG 6 Target(s)
Cross-cutting work on SDG 6
Water-related work on other SDGs
Type of Engagement
Capacity development and technical assistance
Other
Geographical Scope
Global level
More information
https://www.ifad.org/en/water

Leading Entity

United Nations System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation

The Contributing Actions are key initiatives supporting the United Nations System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation, aligning individual and joint efforts across UN entities and partnering organizations to advance global water and sanitation goals. These actions are integrated into the Collaborative Implementation Plan (CIP) Results Framework 2025-2028, which provides a structured approach to achieving system-wide impact through coordinated UN efforts.
The Priority Collaborative Actions outlined in the framework focus on enhancing water security, improving governance, strengthening climate resilience, and accelerating progress on sanitation and hygiene. By fostering system-wide collaboration among UN agencies, these actions help drive policy coherence, knowledge sharing, and innovative solutions to address the world’s most pressing water challenges.