| Goal 6 Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all | ||
| Goal 6.1 | By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all | |
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| Department | Relevant National Policy | National Policy Key Objective |
| DHPLG | River Basin Management Plan (2018-2021) Water Services Policy Statement 2018 |
The River Basin Management Plan (2018-2021) is to contain provision for: • Increased waste water treatment in urban areas; • Increased focus in agriculture on the efficient use of nutrients and on water quality; • Improved protection of public drinking water sources; • New water quality measures in 600–700 water bodies; • Improved water quality in 150 additional water bodies; • Increased public and stakeholder engagement with water issues. The Water Services Policy Statement is to address policy objectives, including quality, conservation and the future proofing of water services. |
| Goal 6.2 | 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 | |
| Department | Relevant National Policy | National Policy Key Objective |
| DFAT | One World, One Future | One World, One Future – Priority Action Area 5 Essential Services |
| The Global Island | ||
| Goal 6.3 | 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 | |
| Department | Relevant National Policy | National Policy Key Objective |
| DHPLG | River Basin Management Plan (2018-2021) Water Services Policy Statement 2018 |
The River Basin Management Plan (2018-2021) is to contain provision for: • Increased waste water treatment in urban areas; • Increased focus in agriculture on the efficient use of nutrients and on water quality; • Improved protection of public drinking water sources; • New water quality measures in 600–700 water bodies; • Improved water quality in 150 additional water bodies; • Increased public and stakeholder engagement with water issues. The Water Services Policy Statement is to address policy objectives, including quality, conservation and the future proofing of water services. |
| DCCAE | A Resource Opportunity 2012 | Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; Hazardous Waste management; landfill remediation; tackling illegal dumping. |
| Goal 6.4 | 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 | |
| Department | Relevant National Policy | National Policy Key Objective |
| DHPLG | River Basin Management Plan (2018-2021) Water Services Policy Statement 2018 |
The River Basin Management Plan (2018-2021) is to contain provision for: • Increased waste water treatment in urban areas; • Increased focus in agriculture on the efficient use of nutrients and on water quality; • Improved protection of public drinking water sources; • New water quality measures in 600–700 water bodies; • Improved water quality in 150 additional water bodies; • Increased public and stakeholder engagement with water issues. The Water Services Policy Statement is to address policy objectives, including quality, conservation and the future proofing of water services. |
| Goal 6.5 | By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate | |
| Department | Relevant National Policy | National Policy Key Objective |
| DHPLG | River Basin Management Plan (2018-2021) Water Services Policy Statement 2018 |
The River Basin Management Plan (2018-2021) is to contain provision for: • Increased waste water treatment in urban areas; • Increased focus in agriculture on the efficient use of nutrients and on water quality; • Improved protection of public drinking water sources; • New water quality measures in 600–700 water bodies; • Improved water quality in 150 additional water bodies; • Increased public and stakeholder engagement with water issues. The Water Services Policy Statement is to address policy objectives, including quality, conservation and the future proofing of water services. |
| Goal 6.6 | By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes | |
| Department | Relevant National Policy | National Policy Key Objective |
| DHPLG | River Basin Management Plan (2018-2021) Water Services Policy Statement 2018 |
The River Basin Management Plan (2018-2021) is to contain provision for: • Increased waste water treatment in urban areas; • Increased focus in agriculture on the efficient use of nutrients and on water quality; • Improved protection of public drinking water sources; • New water quality measures in 600–700 water bodies; • Improved water quality in 150 additional water bodies; • Increased public and stakeholder engagement with water issues. The Water Services Policy Statement is to address policy objectives, including quality, conservation and the future proofing of water services. |
| DCHG | National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2021 | Conserve and restore biodiversity and ecosystem services in the wider countryside. |
| Goal 6.a | 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 | |
| Department | Relevant National Policy | National Policy Key Objective |
| DFAT | One World, One Future | One World, One Future – Priority Action Area 5 Essential Services |
| The Global Island | ||
| Goal 6.b | Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management | |
| Department | Relevant National Policy | National Policy Key Objective |
| DFAT | One World, One Future | One World, One Future – Priority Action Area 5 Essential Services |
| The Global Island | ||
Source: The Sustainable Development Goals National Implementation Plan 2018-2020
