Sustainable Development Goals Technology vis-à-vis Cap-Tec

The Future We Want A water secure world is achievable

OWG proposal for SDG’s 17 SDGs (Goals), 169 Targets One explicit SDG 6 on water and sanitation with 8 Targets, Preamble and another 5 SDGs with 7 Targets directly or indirectly linked to water-related issues OWG, Proposal of The Open Working Group for Sustainable Development Goals, 19 Jul 2014,

OWG proposal for SDG’s

Proposed goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all 6.1by 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all 6.2by 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 6.3by 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and increasing recycling and safe reuse by x% globally Goal 6

OWG proposal for SDG’s Proposed goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all 6.4by 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 6.5by 2030 implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through trans- boundary cooperation as appropriate 6.6by 2020 protect and restore water- related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes Goal 6

OWG proposal for SDG’s Means of implementation 6aBy 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“ 6bSupport and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management Goal 6

OWG proposal for SDG’s Finance Technology Capacity building Trade Policy and instituional coherence Multi-stakeholder partnerships Data, monitoring and accountability

Technological advances Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think

Big data and sustainable water management

“To measure is to know and to know is to measure”

Plethora of technologies

Challenges and opportunities Water connects hence a dedicated water goal is needed and inter-linked indicators to go with it Work on indicators, data collection and reporting is critical for technical proofing of the water goal and associated targets A broader water agenda means a broader monitoring framework - capacity development - Technology as a means to quench the big data requirement Cap-Tec