WEF actively supports its commitment to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing SDG 6, Clean Water and Sanitation
March 22, 2023, marks World Water Day, and the Water Environment Federation is committed to engaging the water community in this public education effort. This year is even more impactful as the world gathers New York City for New York Water Week and the UN-Water Conference.
Below is a listing of planned WEF Activities:
Sunday, March 19: Our Blue World Launch – Film Festival - Open to All
Our Blue World Launch at UN Water Summit | March 30, 2023 - March 31, 2023 (eventcreate.com)
Monday, March 20: Forum on Circular Water Economy and Student Poster Exhibition – In partnership with NYU – Open to All
Tuesday, March 21: Wastewater Management in the Textile, Footwear and Leather Industry: Challenges, Progress & the Role of education – Virtual Event
Tuesday, March 21: Life Free of Water Challenges – Circular Water Economy Solutions – Waterside chats, roundtable discussions and networking – Open to All
Wednesday, March 22: Accelerating Women’s Inclusion in Water – Open only to UN-Water Conference Registrants
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WEF, the United Nations and Sustainable Development
WEF has had a longstanding relationship with the United Nations (UN) through its Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and in 2020 accepted as a Partner with UN-Water. As a Partner with UN-Water, WEF's daily work to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG-6, Clean Water and Sanitation, will be more visible and recognized by fellow UN-Water Partners and Members and heighten WEF's global impact.
In July 2019, the WEF Board of Trustees approved a position statement on the UN SDGs. WEF stated its support for the objectives of the UN SDGs and recognized the work that its members, member associations, and the water sector as a whole contribute to furthering progress towards these goals globally. The organization committed to continue to foster progress towards achievement of the SDGs through its mission.
WEF continued to work in partnership with its members contributing to the advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). WEF debuted its first ever SDG 6 Theater at WEFTEC 2021, touching on topics related to all 17 goals, such as SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 – Gender Equality, SDG 13 – Climate Action, SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals with its main focus on SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation.
WEF celebrated World Toilet Day on November 19th, highlighting and communicating the importance of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). The United Nations highlights the public health hazard of open defecation and calls for its end by 2030. It also brings attention to the importance of securing proper and safe toilet facilities for women and to further secure their school attendance and participation in other socioeconomic activities.
Join us by adding your voice and taking action to accelerate access to clean water and sanitation and moving toward the creation of a more equitable world.
