Clean Water and Sanitation

Sustainable Development Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Click on the case studies below to find out what programs, projects and policies are being implemented in cities around the globe to accomplish Goal 6.

Learn more about the targets and indicators of SDG 6 at UN Sustainbale Development Knowledge Platform.

Case studies

32 case studies available.

Social and Urban Integration in Barrio Mugica (former Villa 31)
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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Social and Urban Integration in Barrio Mugica (...

Integrating a large informal settlement to the City’s urban, social and economic fabric.

Paper and furniture from aquatic plants
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Almere, Netherlands

Paper and furniture from aquatic plants

The city of Almere, working with the business sectors and local stakeholders has developed an innovative circular economy partnership.

Tampere: from linear to circular bio-economy
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Tampere, Finland

Tampere: from linear to circular bio-economy

In the city of Tampere’s ECO3 business park, bio-economy and circular investments are translated into practical activities.

City of Mexico Resilience Strategy
Mexico City, Mexico

City of Mexico Resilience Strategy

The Resilience Strategy is a response by the City of Mexico (CDMX) to foster public policies that contribute to strengthening the city's adaptive capacity.

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Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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The Lima Ecological Infrastructure Strategy (LEIS)
Lima, Peru

The Lima Ecological Infrastructure Strategy (LEIS)

Water sensitive urban development

Bridging social gaps with ecological restoration
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Wuhan, China

Bridging social gaps with ecological restoration

The City of Wuhan has revitalized one of the most polluted areas of the city into an ecological space for citizens.

Model Street – making cities together
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Nairobi, Kenya

Model Street – making cities together

A collaborative project supporting community-led design to improve public spaces.

Redeveloping the banks of the Haute Deûle
European Metropolis of Lille, France

Redeveloping the banks of the Haute Deûle

Transforming an industrial landscape into a sustainable green eco-district.