Global Water Operators Partnership Alliance Strategy 2019-2023

Abstract

Water quality is declining, and water scarcity now affects 40% of the global population. The freshwater ecosystems that sustain water services are under threat, and consumption patterns are aggravating disparities and the potential for conflict around water. From peace to prosperity, the “world we want,” will only be possible if we achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6, the SDG Water Goal. Local water and sanitation service providers have a tremendous role to play in reaching these essential global water and sanitation targets yet many face enormous challenges to supply existing and fast-growing future populations and to meet national and global goals.