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Briefing the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation

on Alignment of Millennium Development Goals, Sustainable Development Goals

and National Development Goals

12 November 2014Venue: S35, 1st Floor, NCOP Building

Contents• Overview of National Development Plans (NDP)• Part 1: OUTCOME 6• Part 2: OUTCOME 7• Part 3: OUTCOME 9• Part 4: OUTCOME 10

Overview of the NDP alignment to outcomesNational Development Plan (vision 2030) Outcome (Medium term

strategic framework)

Investment in a strong network of economic infrastructure designed to support the country’s medium- and long-term economic and social objectives. This economic infrastructure is a precondition for providing basic services such as electricity, water, sanitation, telecommunications and public transport, and it needs to be robust and extensive enough to meet industrial, commercial and household needs

Outcome 6(Efficient competitive and responsive economic infrastructure)

In 2030 there will be integrated rural areas, where residents will be economically active, have food security, access to basic services, health care and quality education. Achieving this vision will require leadership on land reform, communal tenure security, infrastructure and financial and technical support to farmers, and building the capacity of state institutions and industries to implement these interventions.

Outcome 7(Vibrant equitable sustainable rural communities contributing to food security for all)

By 2050, South Africa will no longer have poverty traps in rural areas and urban townships; workers isolated on the periphery of cities; inner cities controlled by slumlords and crime; sterile suburbs with homes surrounded by high walls and electric fences; households spending 30 percent or more of their time, energy and money on daily commuting; decaying infrastructure with power blackouts, undrinkable water, potholes and blocked sewers, violent protests; gridlocked roads and unreliable public transport; new housing barren urban landscapes, new private investment creating exclusive enclaves for the rich; fearful immigrant communities living in confined spaces; or rural communities dying as local production collapses.

Outcome 9Responsive accountable effective efficient local government system)

By 2030, South Africa's transition to an environmentally sustainable, climate change resilient, low-carbon economy and just society will be well underway.

Outcome 10(Protect and enhance our environmental assets and natural resources)

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OUTCOMES 6

Part 1

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DWS PARTICIPATION IN OUTCOME 6

• Outcome 6 is coordinated by the Department of Public Enterprise

• DWS is a member and participating in the following Outcome 6 committees– Interdepartmental Task Team – Data forum

• Quarterly reports are submitted to the Department of Public Enterprise

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DWS PROGRAMMES CONTRIBUTING TO OUTCOME 6

Sub-outcome 4: Maintenance and supply availability of our bulk water resources infrastructure ensured

• In addition to the development of the Waterberg, the National Infrastructure Plan includes SIP 18: Water and sanitation infrastructure, which provides for a 10-year plan to address the estimated backlog of adequate water to supply 1,4 million households and 2,1 million households to basic sanitation. The project will involve provision of sustainable supply of water to meet social needs and support economic growth. Projects will provide for new infrastructure, rehabilitation and upgrading of existing infrastructure, as well as improve management of water infrastructure.

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OUTCOME 6 OUTPUTS VS DWS INDICATORSOUTCOME 6 SUB OUTPUT DWS INDICATORS CONTRIBUTINGOUTPUT 4: Maintenance and supply availability of our bulk water resources ensured

Establish a national water-resources infrastructure agency

Development of a comprehensive investment programme for water-resource development, bulk-water supply and wastewater management, assessing requirements to achieve universal access, and prioritize a new dam on the Umzimvubu River

Finalise the future institutional arrangements for the management of water-resources

Establish regional water and waste-water utilities to support municipalities

Carry out review of existing water allocations in areas where new users are seeking access but current users already take more than can reliably be provided

Urgent review of water and sanitation norms and standards together with the financial provisions to meet these

Additional water supplies for Lephalale area

A dedicated national programme to provide support to local and sectoral efforts to reduce water demand and improve water-use efficiency in the Agricultural sector

Investigate and implement water re-use and desalination projects and continue with applied research.

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Sub-outcome 4: Maintenance and supply availability of our bulk water resources ensured

Indicator Annual Target (2014/15)as per commitments

Progress made in achieving the targets up to the end of quarter 2

Establish a national water-resources infrastructure agency

Approval by Cabinet by Oct 2014; 100% repositioning and establishment against schedule

This indicator has been removed from the DWS APP as there is a rethink on the development of the agency.

Development of a comprehensive investment programme for water-resource development, bulk-water supply and wastewater management, assessing requirements to achieve universal access, and prioritize a new dam on the Umzimvubu River

100% capacity in place by dates approved

Finalise the future institutional arrangements for the management of water-resources

Institutional Review by Dec 2015; 100% of institutions established by 2017.

A policy decision was taken (gazetted in the National Water Resource Strategy ) to reduce Water Management Areas from 19 to 9 and establish 9 corresponding CMAs. To date 2 CMAs are operational and further 2 (Limpopo-North-West, and Pongola ) have been gazetted for establishment.

Establish regional water and waste-water utilities to support municipalities

Plan approved by Cabinet by Dec 2015100% of municipalities covered by approved functional regional utilities created by 2019

Minister has almost finalised realignment of water boards by merging Pelladrift and former Botshelo with Sedibeng Water. The only province left is Western Cape where there is a need to decide on the future and expansion of Overberg Water. Boundaries being finalised of new regional water utilities. Implementation is linked to the review of legislation.

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Carry out review of existing water allocations in areas where new users are seeking access but current users already take more than can reliably be provided

100% issuance of licences in Mhlathuze by March 2015

Engagements have been finalised and a submission is being made for the gazette of the Preliminary Allocation Schedule

Urgent review of water and sanitation norms and standards together with the financial provisions to meet these

Review report by Oct 2014; 100% implementation as per approved timelines

Additional water supplies for Lephalale area MCWAP-1 is at Construction Phase. To date (end September 2014), 39 km of the 43 km pipeline has been laid. Improved progress in pipe laying was noticeable during the month of September 2014. A major activity on repair work of the damages caused by flood in March 2014 is progressing well. Pipe laying continued on all portions of works, which were less impacted by the heavy rain. Repairs are 99% complete, with the outstanding work being 100% sponge testing of the pipeline. Overall the project is approximately 18 months behind schedule due to construction delays including the impact from heavy rains experienced

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A dedicated national programme to provide support to local and sectoral efforts to reduce water demand and improve water-use efficiency in the Agricultural sector

Approval by June 2015; target completion as per plan

Roll out of Water Administration System (WAS) aimed at improving operational efficiency implemented in the following irrigation schemes, Sandvet Water User Assiciation (WUA), Vaalharts WUA, Oranje Riet WUA and Hartbeespoort Poort Irrigation Board to improve efficiency and reduce water demand from i.e. dams or rivers. Project initiated and implementation started. 2. Water Use Accounting Reports submitted by Irrigation Schemes indicating water supplied, water losses and measures to reduce water losses. Irrigation schemes are improving reporting with 40% of irrigation schemes submitting reports.3. Training and capacity building on water resource management related courses such as water distribution and measurement provided to water control officers. Scheduled courses for 2014 were presented

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Investigate and implement water re-use and desalination projects and continue with applied research.

June 2015 DWS promotes water re-use and desalination as an option that must be investigated by Water Services Authorities for water reconciliation.

The Umgeni Water sea water desalination study for coastal water use in eThekwini is 90% complete.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro has started a feasibility study on reuse of water for industrial use in the Coega development. City of Cape Town has also initiated studies for reuse of water and desalination of sea water. DWS is also contributing to applied research by participating in various Water Research Commission Projects on water reuse and desalination such as “Monitoring, management and communication of water quality and public acceptance in the direct reclamation of municipal wastewater for drinking purposes (K5/2212/3)” and “ An investigation into the social, institutional and economic implications of reusing reclaimed wastewater for domestic application in South Africa ( K5/2208//3)”.

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NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANChapter 4 of the NDP points to five sub-outcomes for the MTSF:

• Regulation, funding and investment improved• Reliable generation, transmission and distribution of energy ensured:

electricity, liquid fuels, coal, and gas• Maintenance, strategic expansion, operational efficiency, capacity and

competitiveness of our logistics and transport infrastructure ensured: ports, logistics hubs, road, rail and public transport infrastructure and systems

• Maintenance and supply availability of our bulk water resources infrastructure ensured: dams and inter-basin transfers, bulk water and wastewater

• Expansion, modernisation, access and affordability of our information and communications infrastructure and electronic communication services including broadband, and digital broadcasting

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OUTCOMES 7

Part 2

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PARTICIPATION IN OUTCOME 7• Department of Rural Development is the coordinator

for Outcome 7• DWS is a member and participating in the following

Outcome 7 committees– Interdepartmental Task Team – Mintech– MinMec

• The department submit quarterly reports to Department of Rural Development

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DWS PROGRAMMES CONTRIBUTING TO OUTCOME 7

• Financial Assistance to Resource Poor Farmers• Rainwater Harvesting • Water Allocation Reform through Water Use

Licenses for Historically Disadvantaged Individual Farmers

• Access to Water through Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant(RBIG)

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OUTCOME 7 OUTPUTS VS DWS INDICATORSOUTCOME 7 SUB OUTPUT DWS INDICATORS CONTRIBUTING

OUTPUT 1:Sustainable agrarian transformation with small and large scale farming

Volume of Water allocated to Historically disadvantaged individuals

OUTPUT 1:Sustainable agrarian transformation with small and large scale farming

Number of Resource Poor Farmers financially supported to enhance access to water

Output 2 : Improved access to affordable and diverse food

Number of Rain Water Harvesting tanks installed for food production and other household productive uses

No allocated Output: Incorporated into Outcome 7 because of a request from MIMMEC

Water supply to rural areas projects(RBIG)

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RAINWATER HARVESTING (RWH) PROGRAMME PROGRESS

Activity Annual Target (2014/15)as per commitments


Outcome of the intervention (positive or negative)

Install Rain Water Harvesting tanks for food gardening and other household productive uses

1740 783 The beneficiary households are now able to collect water during rainy periods and use it to irrigate during drier periods

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Rain Water Harvesting Plans for the MTSFIndicator PROJECTIONS

2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Number of Rain Water Harvesting Tanks installed for Food Production and other household productive uses

1660 1730 1685 1200 1200

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NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN• The National Development Plan states that:-hectares of land under

irrigation should be expanded by at least 500 000 hectares by 2030 while goal 5 of the post 2015 Sustainable development goals compels us to “ensure Food Security and Good Nutrition”

• The NDP further recommends that the country should substantially increase investment in water resources and irrigation infrastructure and further improve the efficiency of existing irrigation systems

• The Financial Support to Resource Poor Farmers and the licensing Programmes are the two programmes used by DWS to contribute towards the realisation of the above stipulated goals

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PROGRESS IN FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING THE RESOURCE POOR FARMERS TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO WATER




Financially Support Resource Poor Farmers to enhance access to water

642 755 Sustained access to agricultural water for the beneficiary farmers.

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MTSF PLANS FOR THE RESOURCE POOR FARMER PROGRAMME

INDICATOR PROJECTIONS

2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Number of Resource Poor Farmers Financially Supported to Enhance Access to Water

692 253 886 500 500

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VOLUME OF WATER ALLOCATED TO HDI`S




Volume of water 2.2 million m3 258 323 m3 Improved equity in water allocation

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LICENSING PLANS FOR THE MTSF

Indicator PROJECTIONS

2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Volume of Water Allocated to Historically disadvantaged individuals

18 million m3

18 million m3

18 million m3

18 million m3

18 million m3

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REGIONAL BULK INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAMME(RBIG)

• The sustainable development goals compel us to achieve universal access to water and sanitation

• While priority Number 5 of the National Development Plan also emphases the for increased access to quality basic infrastructure and services in rural areas

• The NDP envisages to ensure that by 2030, all south Africans will have affordable access to sufficient safe water

• Responding to that, DWS through RBIG is implementing water infrastructure projects which seek to increase access to water for human consumption and economic development.

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PROGRESS MADE IN THE FIRST TWO QUARTERS OF THE 2014/15 ON WATER SUPPLY TO RURAL AREAS: REGIONAL BULK INFRASTRUCTURE

PROGRAMME(RBIG)

ActivityAnnual Target

(2014/15)Province Municipality Project Name

People Benefitting

Water supply to rural areas

8 Projects to be

completed

KwaZulu Natal

Emnambithi LM/ Indaka LM

Driefontein Bulk Water Supply

86,660

Northern Cape

Siyathemba LMNiekerkshoop Groundwater Development

1,863

Northern Cape/ North

West

Joe Morolong LM/ Kagisano Molopo

LM

Heuningvlei Groundwater Development

11,252

Northern Cape

Thembelihle LMThembelihle Water Treatment Works

14,878

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RBIG PROJECT PROJECTIONS FOR THE MTSF

Provinces

2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

EC 3 1 4 0 4

FS 0 3 1 3 3

GP 0 0 0 0 0

KZN 2 2 2 3 0

LP 2 2 4 1 3

MP 0 1 0 3 1

NC 2 4 3 3 3

NW 0 0 2 2 2

WC 0 2 2 0 0

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OUTCOMES 9

Part 3

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1. Introduction

• Focus of Outcome 9: Responsive, accountable, effective and efficient developmental local government system

• Lead Department: Departments of Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs

• Core Actions reflected in Outcome 9 MTSF as approved by Cabinet on 23 July 2014

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2. DWS Responsibilities

• Core Involvement of DWS reflected in Sub-outcome 1:– Members of society have sustainable and reliable

access to basic services• Sector responsibilities reflected at: 1. Macro-level as per MTSF narratives and introduction2. As per MTSF action plan (as per Sub-outcome 1)3. Associated actions: critical sector issues reflected in other

sub-outcomes

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2.1 DWS responsibilities as per macro level1. Each sector should organize itself into a service delivery management

structure to plan and implement the delivery of basic services (in the 27 priority DMs)

2. Mapping of sector services needs (27 DMs)3. Coordinate sector projects and funding4. Ensure credible sector plans5. Continue to provide planning & implementation support to the beyond

27 priority districts6. Develop and maintain sector information & monitoring system7. Provide services support

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2.2. Sector Actions: Output 1 Action list (1)• Task 1: Establish programme management and coordinating structure;

define protocols, roles & responsibilities (CoGTA) (2014/15)• Task 2: Confirm service delivery norms (Dec 2014)• Task 3: Establish service delivery status (27 DMs) (Dec 2014)• Task 4: Prepare infrastructure and maintenance plan for each

municipality/prepare schedule of projects (progressively 2019):– To refurbishment– Maintenance, upgrading (& sustainable management)– New infrastructure

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2.2. Sector Output 1 Action list (2)• Task 5: Support municipalities to plan, implement, operate & maintain

infrastructure (2017)• Task 6: Develop integrated information and monitoring system (end

March 2015)• Task 7: Audit water and sanitation challenges (2014) & develop remedy

strategy (2015)

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2.3. Associated Sector involvement & concerns (CoGTA responsibility) Implied Sector involvement

• Free basic services• IDPs and sector planning• Powers and functions• Community involvement• Sound financial and administrative management

– Financial planning and performance (municipal spending and management)– Revenue management – Infrastructure grant review– Municipal management competency– Institutional capacity building

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2.3. Associated Sector involvement & concerns (Cont.)

• Urban development agenda• Improved programme and project management • Hot spot intervention and strategy• Competent staff and managers• Intergovernmental structures (operational and sector

management)• Effective programme management

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3. Understanding the Target and Outcome• Goal:

‘Members of society have sustainable and reliable access to basic services’

• Focus is on sustainable and reliable• Reliable access to infrastructure or

operational service (working but not necessarily providing a good service e.g. might experience interruptions)

Understanding the water Supply Service Target and Challenge‘90% reliable services by 2019’

24 DMs = 43%

Worse DMs < 30%

National = 65%

2014

20%

10%

2018 201920172015 2016

30%

40%

50%

70%

60%

80%

90%

100%

Benchmark5% improvement per a on macro scale

10% improvement per a on macro scale

12% improvement per a on macro scale

3. Provincial Water Supply Interruptions

Census 2011Census 2011

Percentage of households that reported water interruptions that lasted more than 2 days/2 weeks

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4. Serious Reliability Challenges

Household ratings quality of water services vs percentage of households that reported water

interruptions

RSA 2013 (GHS) Service Quality 63.2%

Serious Interruptions 25.9%

Multi-action solutionRefurbish, recover, upgrade

Service quality, improved governance

Aged infrastructure

Operations and maintenance

New infrastructure

Water Security/protection }11

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The Monitoring & Reporting Challenge

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InfrastructureInfrastructure

O&M and non-infrastructure

O&M and non-infrastructure

GovernanceGovernance

Actions & Programmes

Impact & Outcome

SchemesSchemes

Public & mediaPublic & media

SurveysSurveys

MunicipalitiesMunicipalities

Studies/auditsStudies/audits

4. Some programme challenges and issues• MTSF approved on 23 July 2014 = reference date • Understanding of goal/target: ‘reliable’ versus ‘infrastructure’• Effort requirements & financial implications• Intervention confusion and duplication• Inconsistent approach & governance• Dispersed programme: DCoG, Rural Development, DHS, Provinces lead agents• Historic (& present) infrastructure focussed approach & culture• Major intervention is non-infrastructure focussed (non-stop service)• Limited financial support for programme management, planning, enabling

investment• Need dedicated drive, discipline, and leadership.

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5. DWS Response and progress

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Task 11. Each sector must organize itself into a service delivery management structure to

plan and implement the delivery of basic services (in the 27 priority DMs)........ (2014/15 –on track)

Response:• DWS accepted the role to lead and drive water services• 3x focus areas: improved planning, implementation & sustainable management• Establishment of a “New” DepartmentApproach: • Establish a focussed and dedicated integrated programme (in process)• Ensure effective coordination, drive, governance and programme management at

National, Provincial and project level ( Establish formal structures, sector partnerships and commitment) – in process

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Task 2: Confirmation of services norms and standards (December 2014 – on track)

Response:

1. Norms and standards on access to water and sanitation published in Government Gazette 22355; 2. During 2013 policy approval by Cabinet that a basic water service equals yard access to water. Major financial implications > R100b only for supply infrastructure excluding water security. Increase in backlog by 1million households3. Norms for MTSF in process of being confirmed

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Task 3: Mapping of sector services status(27 DMs) (December 2014 – done)

Response:•DWS already initiated this task for 24 DMs•Comprehensive baseline and spatial perspective developedApproach: •Partnership with StatsSA, MISA, SALGA, Provinces and DMs •Spatial focus•Challenges in terms of continuous functional assessments; Information systems duplication•Gap in sanitation information

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Task 4: Co-ordination of projects and funding per Municipality (2017/19 – on track)Response:

•DWS & MISA already initiated this task for 24 DMs•Comprehensive spatial information system developed reflecting community services level status & perspectives, & existing projects•MWIG projects prioritizedApproach: •Partnership with StatsSA, SALGA, MISA, Provinces and DMs (sector)•Spatial focus•Requires strategic planning, deliberation and dynamic master plans, as well as funding oversight•Requires intervention models for water resource management, implementation (institutional) and sustainable management•Challenges: sanitation information, role player commitment

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Task 5: Sector support, tools and mechanisms (December 2017 - underway)Response:

•Key sector interventions identified and initiated – Planning support– Institutional support– Skills and capacity building– Programmes & programme management support (PMUs, water use efficiency, asset management)– Operational management support (water quality, effluent)– Sector mobilization : WISA, IMESA, CESA, SAICE, Private Sector, etc.– Research support – Information & knowledge management– Implementation and contract management– Financial management and administration– Improved governance, ownership and commitment

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Task 6: Sector Monitoring and information system (end March 2015 – on track)

Response:•Extensive integrated sector system well advanced•Monitoring, reporting and strategic assessment in design phaseApproach: •Partnership with StatsSA, DCoG, MISA, Provinces, WSAs, DMs and sector roleplayers (programme managers)•Spatial, programme management, and outcome focused•Challenges in terms of continuous functional assessments•Gap in sanitation information, monitoring and reporting•Sector PMU establishment (programme registration & tracking)

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Task 7: Audit water and sanitation challenges & develop remedy strategy (2014/15 – actions as per OoP requirement completed) :Response:•More than 13 areas already audited including Municipal Strategic Self Assessment (requirement of Office of President) •Various Provincial audits underway•Extended audit system development initiated•Intervention framework under development

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Vulnerability Index Rankingfrom Municipal Self Assessments

46% very high vulnerability46% very high vulnerability

Municipal Self-Assessment(71% @ risk /vulnerable)

Count % of(LM) Total

0% -25% 16 7%25% - 50% 52 22%50% - 75% 75 32%> 75% 91 39%Total 234 100%

LEGEND: MuSSA(% score)

2012

LMs

Additional Task: Development of credible Sector plansResponse:•WSDP is a legal and strategic requirement as per Water Services Act – existing programme and action •DWS actively involved in IDP programme and assessments•Improved Sector Planning framework under developmentApproach: •Partnership with DCoG, MISA, Provinces and DMs•Challenges in terms of financial support, municipal planning capabilities and professional commitment •Gap in sanitation information

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Additional Task: Need to focus on not just the 27 priority DMs Response:•WS is a national business and performance area•Major challenges experienced in non-27 priority DMs with regards to consumer unrest, services quality and reliability•Context: Major high level intervention actions initiated•DHS and informal settlements challenge & focus is on non-27 DMs•Key focus area of urbanisation challenge (need strategic assessment and approach)Approach: •Partnership with StatsSA, DCoG, DHS, MISA, Provinces and WSAs •Extended governance approach: including regulatory & institutional intervention e.g. Water Boards

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Additional Task: Need to focus on sustainable service provision

Response:•The Game Changer!: WS is a non-stop never-ending business and must be addressed as such•Needs analysis clearly reflects this challenge with associated negative impactsApproach: •Address WS as Business; apply lifecycle approach •Apply value chain approach (Source to tap to source) •Partnership with DCoG, StatsSA, SALGA, MISA, Provinces, DMs, public-private partnerships and community based solutions •Improved regulation; focus on accountability•Intervention framework and model presently under development•Challenges in terms of valuing water, vandalism, infrastructure renewal, O&M, water security & continuous functional assessments•Gap in sanitation information

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6. Key issues: Programme management• Present programme dispersed: need alignment and coordination• Sector needs improved mandate to oversee other programmes (present

programme mainly implemented by DCoG and DHS, with hands-off DWS situation )

• Focus on sustained and reliable services: Water Services is a non stop never ending business – the core backlog: major implications

• Need to invest in improved planning, administration, project management, operations and maintenance, financial management and life-cycle management

• Need to address accountability, business culture & service quality• Ensure effective programme and project management• Requires resource oversight and management

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MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDG’S)

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1. Purpose of Presentation• To obtain a shared understanding of the MDGs and

water related issues• To present DWA’s response, role and actions

related to the MDGs• To present progress on specific targets• To highlight critical issues and challenges• To present perspectives on the way forward

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2. Understanding the Millennium Development Goals

• The Millennium Declaration commits governments to a clear agenda for combating poverty, hunger, illiteracy, disease, discrimination against women, shelter and environmental degradation

• In September 2000, 189 countries (147 Heads of State) signed the declaration

• Initially there were 8 goals, 18 targets and 48 indicators• In 2008 framework adjusted: 20 targets and 60 indicators• Target date: 2015 (reference year 1990)

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The 8 MDGs

1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger2. Achieve primary education3. Promote gender equality4. Reduce child mortality5. Improved maternal health6. Combat HIV/AIDS malaria and other diseases7. Ensure environmental sustainability8. Develop a global partnership for development

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No Water Goal: Access to Water Services reflected as sub-goal under Goal 7, Target 7C

– Target 7C: Halve proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water (Urban & Rural) -

– Target 7C: Halve proportion of people without access to basic & acceptable sanitation services (Urban & Rural)

NB: Focus is on ‘halving the backlog’

3. DWS Response• Preceding the setting of the MDG goals in2000, SA already

committed itself to ensuring access to basic water services in 1994

• Target set to address total backlog vs. halving the backlog• DWS (DWA) established a dedicated programme, policy,

criteria and legislation, funding• Established a comprehensive database and information

system

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4. Progress: South Africa has done well !

• Excellent policies and legislation• Dedicated programmes and funding• Already achieved the water services MDG target in

2005 (halving the backlog)• Established a comprehensive Water Services

business framework

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Basic Water Supply Achievement (Meeting standards)

Backlog 89% eradicationBacklog 89% eradication(infrastructure)(infrastructure)

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N.B. International alignment

• No formal international basic water services criteria • Africa criteria = access from 1km to 5km• South African MDG Country report now aligned to

reflect comparable figure of access to operational water services = 91% for SA (2011)

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Success Factors1. Political will (Constitution & priority)

2. Dedicated leadership and drive

3. Dedicated programmes

4. Goals and strategies

5. Institutionalizing and sector mobilisation

6. Policy, norms and standards

7. Dedicated funding

8. Implementation programme (Multi approach)

9. Effective planning

10. Integrated programme & partnerships

11. Tools

12. Tactics

13. Knowledge base

14. Champions.

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External & International Assessment

5. Reality experience• Service levels (operational challenges):

– Access to infrastructure = 95.6%– Access to operational infrastructure = 85% (68% in priority 24 DMs)– Access to reliable services = 65% (43% in priority 24 DMs) = public

frustration• 2002/3 DWS (DWA) instructed to back-off• Dispersed programme: MIG = DCoG and housing services and sanitation

= DHS• No coordination since 2006/7• Major drop in delivery trend < 0,5% /a

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6. Monitoring and information system

• Comprehensive system developed since 1994• Partnership with StatsSA: various surveys and reflected in Census• Focus on reliable services recent 5 years• StatsSA data only available on annual (or 10 yearly) basis• Poor reporting from existing formal programmes• Recent reporting on infrastructure delivery• Extended monitoring system under development• “SMART” spatial information system developed

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7. The way forward• Programme management and leadership:

– DWS to take leadership (New Department, Outcome 9 MTSF actions)– New goal = 90% reliable services by 2019– Extended intervention model and programmes

• MDG closure:– MDG ends 2015– DWS member of National MDG management team lead by StatsSA – Closure reports being compiled (2014 as reference)– Closure reports = strategic assessment and bridging report for SDGs– SDG to focus on sustainable services

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG’S)POST 1025 DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

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Introduction

• Reflections on SA initiatives and the MDG process• South Africa’s (DWS’s) involvement• Assessment of water within the proposed SDGs• DWS implications and way forward

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1. Reflections where do we come from?

• South Africa has own initiative and drive for sustainable development and poverty eradication: Constitution, NDP and macro policies/strategies

• DWS is a leader in terms of ensuring access to basic services• South Africa is obliged to deal with and perform in terms of improved

and smarter water management• Global goals in line with DWS and Country goals ((NWRS2): SA

obliged to deal with these issues• Need to formally (internationally) commit ourselves to the

achievement of these goals

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1.1 The MDGs Background• The Millennium Declaration commits governments around the world to a clear agenda

for combating poverty, hunger, illiteracy, disease, discrimination against women, shelter and environmental degradation

• September 2000, 189 countries signed the Millennium Declaration, including South Africa

• Initially there were 8 goals, 16 targets and 48 indicators; however in 2008 the targets were increased to 20 and the indicators to 60. These goals were set to be achieved by 2015.

• None of these goals are directly water focussed. • The only original water related target is Access to Water Services which is reflected

under target 7C, indicators 7.8 and 7.9: “Halve, by 2015, the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation”

• In 2008 another water target was added but with no clear outcome. It requires countries to reflect on its water balance

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1.2. The MDGs South Africa’s Response and Performance• Preceding the setting of the MDGs in 2000, South Africa had already

committed itself in 1994 to ensure universal access to basic water services to all people in South Africa: NB. Universal vs. Half the backlog

• The Department set up a comprehensive programme with associated policies, programmes and governance structures to facilitate and drive the achievement of the goal.

• . Access to basic water supply infrastructure improved from 59% in 1994 to 95% in March 2014. The millennium development target of halving the backlog has already been achieved in 2005.

• It is estimated that the 2015 SA achievement will be 96% access to water supply infrastructure

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1.2. The MDGs South Africa’s Response and Performance (Cont.)• As International norms for access to services is much lower than South Africa’s

RDP standard (Africa’s criteria varies from a maximum of 200m walking distance in South Africa to more than 5000m in many other countries), the South African MDG Committee decided to use and present comparable figures for South Africa in the report.

• The resulting figure for access to operational services was 91% in 2011 (93% in 2013).

• The present (2013) access to basic water supply in Sub-Saharan Africa is 64%, reflecting 43% of the global backlog challenge. In terms of sanitation it reflects 54% of the global backlog challenge.

• With regards to the required water balance, South Africa’s benchmark is based on extensive 2000 to 2004 studies. Since then limited effort was applied to update and maintain this critical requirement. We have no water account

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1.3 The MDGs Lessons Learnt• SA has done well in terms of the MDG water related target• A key success factor was that the drive was an internal one and not only an

international obligation (SA human right)• Many success factors contributed to the achievement of a positive outcome, but

the same ones also became risk and failure factors (programme management, coordination, leadership)

• The key lesson learnt was the need to focus on sustainable and reliable services as the outcome, with associated interventions and governance, and not only on once of infrastructure delivery

• The need to deal with a moving target• The need to deal with water services as a business and the application of life

cycle and value chain approaches and principles

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1.4 The MDGs Way forward• The MDG process is now in its final phase and the South African closure report is

at present being drafted which is to be submitted to Cabinet by April/May 2015.• This report must be presented by each Head of State to the UN in September

2015.• DWS is part of the drafting team (theme) and member of the National

Coordinating Committee• Format of the report will be a closure report as well a strategic report to serve as

bridging document linking the MDG with the SDG programme and process• MESSAGE: 4x priority focus areas: finish the unfinished business, focus on the

other 50%(universal access), deal with a moving target, focus on sustainable, reliable, affordable and safe services

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2. The Post 2015 Agenda Setting of a Water related SDGProcess issues• As an outcome of the Rio+20 conference on sustainable

development, it was decided (Internationally) to develop a Post 2015 global agenda in this regard.

• This, together with the fact that the MDG process will end in 2015 and there is a need to finish some unfinished business and others to continue, resulted in the decision to develop specific sustainable development goals (SDGs), and thereby get all countries to commit to the achievement of these goals and targets

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2. The Post 2015 Agenda Setting of a Water related SDG Process issues (Cont.)• Various processes were developed to facilitate country and interest group

input .• SA contributed via:

– Country processes (Lead by Dept of International Relations), – Direct Open Working Group (Macro development team) participation– International water sector interest groups (UN facilitated work sessions,

Budapest high level conference, AMCOW).

• Based on its experience and achievements, DWS was also invited to be part of an international expert team to prepare input towards the setting and development of a dedicated water SDG.

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3 The Post 2015 Agenda Development of a Water related SDG3.1. WWC, South African & Water Expert Group Position

• Key objectives of the South African and international water industry were:– The establishment of a dedicated water goal– The setting and development of meaningful and relevant sub

goals and target– The need to address and ensure effective capacity, resources and

leadership to facilitate the achievement of the set targets• Reflected in WWC position paper

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3 The Post 2015 Agenda Development of a Water related SDGWWC, South African & Water Expert Group Position (UN) (Cont.)

• 4 specific and focussed water business areas were identified to guide the setting of the sub-goals/targets:– Focus on ensuring reliable & sustainable basic water and

sanitation services– Specific focus on water resource management– Placing and managing water within a development agenda– Ensuring effective integrated water management

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Global Water Challenges and Concerns• The key priority over the recent 20 y was and still is the need to ensure and facilitate

access to sustainable and reliable basic water services• From a water resource management point of view the key challenges identified are:

– Water security and the unsustainable use of water– Pollution of fresh water resources– Degradation of ecosystems– Managing shared water courses and basins– Disaster management and climate change

• Over the recent 15 years an important issue came to the fore and that is to promote and manage water within a country’s development agenda: water as a strategic resource for economic, social and environmental growth and development.

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4. The ‘Proposed’ SDGs(Draft) 4.1 Introductory message and principles

• The SDG contains 17 goals to be attained by 2030• The new goals reflect a flexible global vision, recognising that each

country faces specific challenges to achieve sustainable development

• This includes a dedicate water goal, Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

• However, water is also duplicated, reflected and or implied in various other goals

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4.2 The ‘draft’ SDGs Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable use of water an sanitation for all• Goal 6 has 8 sub-goals/targets:

– By 2030 achieve universal access to safe and affordable drinking water– By 2013 achieve access to safe and adequate sanitation (specific focus on

needs of woman and girls)– Improved water quality through reduced pollution– Improved water-use efficiency– Implement integrated water management– Address water related disasters– Expand international cooperation– (Expand and improve water technology)

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‘Proposed’ SDGs 4.3 Water and other goals

• Water also implied and or reflected under:– Goal 1 (End poverty): access to basic services and disaster management– Goal 2 (Hunger & food security): double agricultural productivity, small-scale

farmers, maintain ecosystems– Goal 3 ((Health): water-borne diseases, water pollution– Goal 8 (Sustainable growth): resource efficiency and environmental

degradation– Goal 9 ( Build resilient infrastructure): support economic development, human

well-being and equitable access for all, increase resource use efficiency, apply environmental sound technologies

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‘Proposed’ SDGs4 .3 General water implications 2

• Water also implied and or reflected under:– Goal 11: (Cities): ensure basic services, management of water related

disasters, resource efficiency, climate change, disaster management– Goal 12 (sustainable consumption): 12.2: achieve sustainable management

and efficient use of natural resources; water pollution– Goal 13: (Climate change)– Goal 14: (Marine ecosystem): 14.1: reduce land-based pollution (rivers)– Goal 15: (Terrestrial ecosystems): 15.1: ensure conservation, restoration and

sustainable use of water ecosystems– Goal 17: (Global partnerships): finance, technology, skills, policy, information

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5. The ‘Proposed’ SDGsResponse & comments

• DWS supports the setting of a formal and dedicated water goal

• DWS appreciates the approach to apply a flexible approach to allow each government to set its own national targets

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6. Response 2• Water issues well covered In SDGs:

– Basic services– Water resource management– Sector water management

• Need to include concepts of reliability and sustainability in Water sub-goals

• Some duplication of goals• Water within a developmental agenda not effectively addressed

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7. Implications & Associated Actions• Themes , goal and targets (sub-goals) valid for and applicable to South Africa• South Africa is self-driven in this regard and DWS has already initiated most of

the goal initiatives:– Ensuring universal and sustainable access to basic water services– Focused water resource intervention: National Water Resource Strategy 2,

reconciliation strategies– Placing water within the development agenda: align with NDP and macro

strategies• Need to ensure effective and timely implementation• Need to invest in information management, focussed delivery programmes as

well as skills and capability to deliver

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8.The Way Forward• MDG closure and bridging report ( March 2015)• SDG finalization and sign off by heads of state (2015): political

commitment• SDG mobilization (2015): World Water Forum 7 & UN workshops

2015, WWC network and platform• Ensure implementation readiness, information and reporting

requirements (2015): e.g. performance benchmarks for each sub goal; establishment of focussed programmes

• Implementation & performance

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OUTCOMES 10

Part 4

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Presentation Outline:

• Alignment to NDP• Sub-Outcome 1 MTSF & Annual targets• Performance Progress against Sub-Outcome 1• Sub-Outcome 2 MTSF & Annual targets• Performance Progress against Sub-Outcome 2• Related Sustainable Development Goals – Post 2015

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NDP Output Priorities to achieve the VisionThe NDP acknowledges that the transition to an environmentally sustainable future which is carbon constrained will require the decoupling of economic growth from natural resource degradation and depletion

• Sub-outcome 1: Ecosystems are sustained and natural resource are used efficiently

• Sub-outcome 2: An effective climate change mitigation and adaptation response

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Sub-outcome 1: Ecosystems are sustained and natural resource are used efficientlyAction Indicator Target by 2019 Annual Target

Implement strategies for water conservation and demand management

Percentage reduction of projected demand for 8 large water supply systems

20% 12%

Water resources protection

Percentage of water use license applications processed

80% 80%

Number of water resources classified

10 3

Number of sites with River Health Programme implemented

550 river sites 110

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Sub-outcome 1: Ecosystems are sustained and natural resource are used efficientlyAction Indicator Target by 2019 Annual TargetImplement environmental regulations to mitigate negative environmental impacts in exploitation of strategic mineral resources

Number of catchments identified for Acid Mine Drainage

6 2

Number of mines monitored for non-compliance in accordance with water license conditions

450 120

Impact IndicatorPercentage level of compliance of mines in accordance with the National Water Act

60% 40%Baseline (35%)

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Progress Report on Sub- outcome 1Indicator Annual

TargetProgress and rating

Challenges Mitigation Measures

% reduction of projected demand for 8 large water supply systems

12% 5% Achieved •Insufficient budget to implement water conservation•Promotion of socio-economic development & migration to urban areas

Ensure all municipalities in these water supply systems have incorporated WCDM in their business plans

% of water use licence applications processed

80% 35.2% •Delay in receiving outstanding information from applicants•Limited Technical skills & capacity

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Progress Report on Sub- outcome 1Indicator Annual Target Progress and rating Challenges Mitigation Measures

Number of water resources classified

3 6 legal notices published for the proposed water resource classes

•6 legal notices published instead of 3•Target will be achieved by the end 2015/16 and by the end of the MTSF

River Health Program Implemented

110 83 river sties monitored

Number of catchments in which mines are identified for potential Acid Mine Drainage

2 Preliminary assessments of coal mines in Upper Vaal, Mpumalanga and Kwa Zulu Natal

The annual target will be met as the work in the Upper Vaal and Kwa Zulu Natal is on target

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Progress Report on Sub- outcome 1Indicator Annual

TargetProgress and rating

Challenges Mitigation Measures

Number of mines monitored for non- compliance in accordance with water licence conditions

120 46 •Capacity challenges as this is a new branch

Competing demands on the same resources by both the Compliance & Enforcement sections

Appointment Graduate Trainees from Learning Academy and training them

% Level of compliance of mines in accordance with the national Water Act

40% 5% •Some of the mines visited are not authorised•About 50% of the audit reports have not been finalised

Outstanding reports will be finalised by end December, 2014.

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Sub- outcome 2: An effective climate change mitigation and adaptation response

Action Indicator Baseline Target

Development and Implementation of sector adaptation strategies/plans

Number of sector adaptation strategies/plans completed

5 Sectors by 2019(Water, Agricultural & commercial forestry, Health, Biodiversity & ecosystems, Human settlements)

Impact Indicator

Reduced vulnerability and risks associated with climate change impacts

National Climate Change Response Policy White Paper approved by Cabinet

Climate Change Response for 5 key sectors implemented by 2019

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Progress Report on Sub- outcome 2

• A sector specific draft adaptation Climate change strategy is out for consultation.

• There will be a consultation on this draft strategy on the 12th November, 2014 during the Climate Change conference which started on Monday, 10th November, 2014.

• The Water sector climate change adaptation strategy will be finalised in March, 2015.

• Climate change mitigation measures are being implemented through different programmes including the water conservation and demand management initiatives.

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Related Sustainable Development Goals-Post 2015

• Goal 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all– by 2020, achieve the human right to water and sanitation by providing

universal access to safe, sufficient, affordable, acceptable and accessible potable water, adequate sanitation and hygiene for all, consistent with our commitments to the rights to water and sanitation, with due consideration of economic, social and cultural aspects of such rights

– by 2030, eliminate open defecation, achieve adequate sanitation and hygiene for all, including at home, schools, health centres, refugee camps and public areas and progressively eliminate inequalities in access, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls

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Sustainable Development Goals-Post 2015 cont.

• Goal 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all– by 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping of

chemicals and hazardous materials, doubling publicly operated wastewater and sludge treatment and increasing recycling and reuse by x% globally

– by 2030, improve protection through a hierarchy of water use that prioritizes basic human needs, local consumption, and healthy ecosystems by 2020, set a zero target on fresh water extraction beyond sustainable supply and protect and restore ecosystems and aquifers

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Sustainable Development Goals-Post 2015 contd• Goal 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and

sanitation for all– by 2030, implement people-centred democratic, participatory and accountable

water resources management at all levels, including at the global level, and through appropriate and transparent transboundary cooperation as appropriate, and the support of all people according to the principle of subsidiarity

– by 2020 decrease by x% mortality, disease, and y% losses caused by water-related disasters, contamination, and scarcity

– by 2030, expand international cooperation and support in water and sanitation related technologies, including through public-public partnerships, including water harvesting and wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies

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Contribution to other SDGs

• Goal 1 - End poverty in all its forms everywhere– 1.5 by 2030 reduce losses by X% and build the resilience of the poor and

those in vulnerable situations to disasters, shocks and climate-related extreme events

• Goal 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages– by 2030 substantially reduce by half the number of preventable deaths and

illnesses from hazardous chemicals, air (indoor and outdoor), water and soil pollution and other forms of environmental degradation

Contribution to other SDGs• Goal 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and

promote lifelong learning opportunities for all– by 2030 integrate into education programs education for sustainable

development, global citizenship, human rights including the rights of indigenous peoples, gender equality, promoting a culture of peace and non-violence and culture’s contribution to sustainable development

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