Arab Groundwater Knowledge Platform

The Arab Groundwater Knowledge Platform serves a vast number of users, namely researchers, analysts, policymakers and ministries responsible for groundwater management in the Arab region, to facilitate inclusive review and dialogue and improve water security in Arab States. The platform compiles available remote sensing, geospatial and climate data related to groundwater resources from different sources in one centralized, user-friendly and highly interactive platform.
Leading Entity
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA)
Contributing Action Number
CA4.1
Primary Entry Point
4: Accelerate progress and transformational change
Output(s)
Output 4.2: High-quality, disaggregated water and sanitation data and information are available and shared transparently through strengthened national and sub-national monitoring systems and regional and global platforms with support from the UN system
SDG 6 Target(s)
Cross-cutting work on SDG 6
Type of Engagement
Data collection and analysis
Capacity development and technical assistance
Geographical Scope
Regional, transboundary and sub-regional (multi-country) level
Start Date
End Date
More information
https://agwkp.unescwa.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.