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Blog 7: Zimbabwe

         Zimbabwe     Let us talk about Implementation: ·        Improve water quality by reducing pollution ·        eliminating dumping ·        minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials ·        halving the proportion of untreated wastewater ·        increase recycling and safe reuse globally ·        implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through trans-boundary cooperation as appropriate 2.     Monitoring: ·        increase the efficiency of water-use across all sectors and ensure that sustainable withdrawals are being made, and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity.   Note*: the cost of the implementation strategy is unknown.  ...

Blog 6: New Zealand

Implementation Strategy: Some target strategies that New Zealand will put into place to achieve progress with water and sanitation includes but is not limited to: 1.      Achieve access to safe and affordable drinking water. ·        Addressing the “unfinished business” of extending services to 844 million people who still lack even a basic water service, and progressively improving the quality of services to 2.1 billion people who lack water accessible on premises, available when needed and free from contamination (safely managed drinking water). 2.      Achieve access to sanitation and hygiene and end open defecation. ·        Hand-washing with soap and water is widely recognized as a top priority for reducing disease transmission. 3.      Improve water quality, wastewater treatment and safe reuse. ·        Collecti...

Blog 5: Canada

Canada’s SDG 6 Let’s Talk About Implementation: The three main goals that Canada focuses on to improve their water and sanitation includes: 1.      Working to eliminate all long-term drinking water advisories on First Nations reserves. 2.      Support strong Indigenous institutions that plays a role in delivering public services to Indigenous people. 3.      Deliver on Canada’s commitment under the Feminist International Assistance Policy to address water issues, including sustainable access to clean water, adequate sanitation and proper hygiene, and integrated water resource management. Canada’s approach will ensure that the needs and priorities of women and girls are addressed. The strategies that Canada will use to implement these strategies include but are not limited to: Water Research: researching water and water related issues has the potential to improve poverty, health and sanitation...