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This is a discussion to help explore Wikimedia's role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. Each goal is broken down into it's individual targets with spaces to discuss and document:

  • Existing projects, activities, campaigns, partnerships and other Wikimedia activities that contribute to the Global Goals
  • Potential activities within Wikimedia projects that could help reach the Global Goals


Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all





By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all[edit]

Target 6.1 of the Sustainable Development Goals (Q57590797)

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By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations[edit]

Target 6.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals (Q57590798)

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By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally[edit]

Target 6.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals (Q57590800)

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By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity[edit]

Target 6.4 of the Sustainable Development Goals (Q56725726)

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By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate[edit]

Target 6.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals (Q57590802)

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By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes[edit]

Target 6.6 of the Sustainable Development Goals (Q57590803)

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By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies[edit]

Target 6.a of the Sustainable Development Goals (Q57590804)

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Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management[edit]

Target 6.b of the Sustainable Development Goals (Q57590805)

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