As part of the SDG 6 IWRM Support Programme, six Caribbean SIDS have developed Mini IWRM Action Plans. Developed by national stakeholders, the plans summarize the outcomes of the Caribbean SIDS Workshop and provide practical, actionable pathways for advancing SDG 6 implementation.
As part of the fourth round of 2026 SDG 6.5.1 Data Drive, six countries in the Horn of Africa will receive support to strengthen reporting on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
The 2026 editions of UNEP-DHI’s online training courses are now open, offering practitioners, policymakers, and water professionals worldwide the opportunity to strengthen their skills in addressing today’s most pressing water challenges.
The Pacific region has been one of the regions facing persistent capacity and resource constraints for SDG 6.5.1 reporting. Under the guidance of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) through Stage 1 of the SDG 6 IWRM Support Programme, UNEP-DHI, the International WaterCenter, and the Pacific Community-SPC will provide tailored assistance to up to 13 Pacific countries in the coming months.
The SDG 6 IWRM Support Programme has developed a freely accessible SDG 6.5.1 Reporting Training. The course is aimed at facilitators interested in organising a multi-stakeholder consultation process on SDG indicator 6.5.1.
The fourth round of global reporting on SDG 6 indicators is now underway. As part of UN Water’s Integrated Monitoring Initiative for SDG 6 (IMI-SDG6), the UNEP-DHI Centre has shared all materials for reporting on SDG indicator 6.5.1 with the Focal Points of UN Member States in the first week of March.
The African Ministers’ Council on Water of the African Union has launched the 2024 Africa Water and Sanitation Sector Monitoring Report. It reviews Africa’s progress on water and sanitation under the Sharm El Sheikh Commitments, Africa Water Vision 2025 and SDG 6.
The 2024 WASSMO report reviews Africa’s progress on water and sanitation. Based on contributions from 45 AU Member States, it integrates data from UNEP DHI’s SDG 6.5.1 monitoring initiative and highlights key recommendations to guide the transition toward Africa Water Vision 2063.
The Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) 2025 by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a comprehensive assessment of the state of water security in Asia and the Pacific. The UNEP-DHI Centre contributed insights on water governance and to country assessments for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal, Pakistan and Tajikistan.
The Best Practices Manual for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the WAEMU Region highlights the critical need for effective water resource management to achieve sustainable development goals. It serves as a comprehensive guide for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders, presenting key challenges and showcasing successful case studies from the region.
The 2025 Best Practices Manual for IWRM in the WAEMU Region highlights the critical need for effective water resource management to achieve sustainable development goals. It serves as a comprehensive guide for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders, presenting key challenges and showcasing successful case studies from the region.
UN-Water is conducting a global consultation to inform the 2026 SDG 6 Synthesis Report, reviewing a decade of progress on water and sanitation and shaping priorities beyond 2030. Stakeholders worldwide are invited to share experiences and insights through a 10-minute survey available in six UN languages.
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