Considerations on how SDG target 6.4 is reflected in Voluntary National Reviews

Fragnay, C.; Cerqueira, H.M.; Hamouda, G.B.; Biancalani, R.;

Considerations on how SDG target 6.4 is reflected in Voluntary National Reviews

Integrated Monitoring Initiative for SDG 6

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 50 p.

Author Fragnay, C.; Cerqueira, H.M.; Hamouda, G.B.; Biancalani, R.;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-138892-1

Series title SDG 6.4 – Monitoring Sustainable Use of Water Resources Papers

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Synopsis (short abstract) The report is a preliminary study to examine the status in the Voluntary National Reviews (VNR) of SDG 6 in general, and target 6.4 indicators 6.4.1 and 6.4.2 in particular, and to assess their significance in the reporting process both on the national and subregional scale. The review aims to provide information to support the improvement of the VNR process and the VNR reports and strengthen accountability around the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 6.4. In addition, this information will help Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) provide better and more targeted support and policy recommendations to individual United Nations (UN) Member States on how to report on SDG indicators 6.4.1 and 6.4.2.The report consists of several sections. First, the VNR are introduced, and the report provides a global status of VNR in general. Next, a description of the background and context of SDG 6 and SDG indicators 6.4.1 and 6.4.2 is provided. Then, an overview is presented on the methodology used to assess countries’ performance with respect to reporting on SDG 6 and SDG indicators 6.4.1 and 6.4.2. Thereafter, the report presents the inter-regional comparisons based on an established scoring system and evaluates gender linkages. Finally, the study closes with recommendations and conclusions. Although the analysis has been carried out at country level, the results are only presented at global and regional level.

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Fragnay, C., Cerqueira, H.M., Hamouda, G.B., Biancalani, R. 2024. Considerations on how SDG target 6.4 is reflected in Voluntary National Reviews – Integrated Monitoring Initiative for SDG 6. SDG 6.4 – Monitoring Sustainable Use of Water Resources Papers. Rome, FAO.

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