Goal 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

What is the goal of Sustainable Development Goal 6?

• To ensure sustainable energy for all

• To ensure access to water and sanitation for all

• To end hunger and achieve food security

• To promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth

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By what year is the target set to ensure universal access to safe and affordable drinking water for all?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

Between which years was there an increase from 69 per cent to 73 per cent in the world's population with access to safely managed drinking water?

• 2010 to 2015

• 2015 to 2022

• 2005 to 2010

• 2020 to 2025

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a key strategy to get back on track with Sustainable Development Goal 6?

• Increasing sector-wide investment and capacity-building

• Promoting innovation and evidence-based action

• Enhancing cross-sectoral coordination and cooperation among all stakeholders

• Reducing investment in infrastructure and sanitation facilities

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Why is water considered essential according to the text?

• It is only essential to health and human rights

• It is essential to health, poverty reduction, food security, peace, ecosystems, and education

• It is only essential to ecosystems and education

• It is essential to health and education but not to poverty reduction

As of 2022, how many people still lacked safely managed drinking water?

• 1.5 billion

• 2.2 billion

• 3.5 billion

• 703 million

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What is a critical climate change mitigation strategy for the years ahead?

• Reducing carbon emissions

• Ensuring access to sustainable water and sanitation services

• Banning plastic use

• Increasing urban green spaces

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What can civil society organizations do to contribute towards water sustainability?

• Decrease investment in water research

• Exclude women, youth, and indigenous communities from water governance

• Work to keep governments accountable and invest in water research and development

• Focus solely on fundraising activities

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Which campaigns aim to provide information and inspiration to take action on hygiene issues?

• World Health Day and World Environment Day

• World Water Day and World Toilet Day

• Earth Day and Oceans Day

• Global Handwashing Day and International Day of Clean Air