Advancing Sustainable mountain development and protecting the "water towers" of the world

The Mountain Partnership Secretariat is currently leading the Task force 1 on the Global Campaign for the International Year of Glaciers Preservation in close collaboration with WMO and UNESCO. Implementation of initiatives related to this contribution take place within the broader framework of the Five Years of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions.
Leading Entity
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Collaborating Entity(ies)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
World Bank Group (WBG)
Contributing Action Number
CA1.32
Primary Entry Point
1: Lead and inspire collective action
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 2.2: Diverse stakeholders and partnerships are mobilized by the UN system to support countries’ progress on water and sanitation
Output 3.3: Mainstreaming of water and sanitation-related issues into Member States-led intergovernmental processes is supported by the UN system
SDG 6 Target(s)
SDG target 6.6: Protect and restore water-related ecosystems
Geographical Scope
Global level
Start Date
End Date
More Information
https://www.fao.org/mountain-partnership/about/secretariat/en/

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.