Acceleration of the achievement of the SDGs, particularlySDG6, through capacity building, with a focus on groundwater management and governance as part of IAH's strategic plan to 2030.

Institutional and human resources capacity development support that responds to national needs and priorities is provided by the UN system, contributing to a skilled water and sanitation workforce aiming in particular at enhancing sustainable groundwater resources management
Leading Entity
International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)
Collaborating Entity(ies)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
World Bank Group (WBG)
International Association for Water Law (AIDA)
International Water Resources Association (IWRA)
Contributing Action Number
CA4.8
Primary Entry Point
4: Accelerate progress and transformational change
Additional Entry Point(s)
1: Lead and inspire collective action
3: Align UN system support for integration
5: Account through joint review and learning
Output(s)
Output 1.1: Water and sanitation issues are a strategic leadership priority for the UN System
Output 1.2: Action is inspired by compelling and unified UN system communications and messaging on water
Output 3.2: Integrated policy frameworks to manage water and sanitation across sectors are supported by the UN system using latest data and evidence
Output 4.3: Institutional and human resources capacity development support that responds to national needs and priorities is provided by the UN system, contributing to a skilled water and sanitation workforce
Output 5.2: Progress on water-related goals and targets are reviewed through joint learning and exchange among all actors with support from the UN system
SDG 6 Target(s)
SDG target 6.1: Achieve safe and affordable drinking water
SDG target 6.5: Implement integrated water resources management (IWRM)
SDG target 6.A: Expand international cooperation and capacity-building
SDG target 6.B: Support stakeholder participation
Type of Engagement
Data collection and analysis
Capacity development and technical assistance
Convening of stakeholders
Policy advice and thought leadership
Geographical Scope
Global level
Regional, transboundary and sub-regional (multi-country) level
Country-level (national, subnational and local)
Start Date
End Date
More Information
https://iah.org/

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.