Global Co-Chairs: Shiv Nadar University, India & University of Manitoba, Canada
United Nations Academic Impact · SDG 6

Knowledge Hub for a Water-Secure World

A global academic collaboration advancing research, data and policy for clean water and sanitation — co-chaired by Shiv Nadar University and the University of Manitoba.

Shiv Nadar University
University of Manitoba
SDG 6 Mission

Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

The hub connects researchers, practitioners and policymakers across India and Canada to accelerate progress on the United Nations' sixth Sustainable Development Goal.

2.2B
People lack safe drinking water
3.5B
Without safe sanitation
2030
SDG target year
17
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Featured Work

Projects across the network

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Active 2021

Community-Based Monitoring (CBM) Program

Partnering with Indigenous and northern communities to monitor freshwater quality and quantity, weaving local and traditional knowledge together with scientific data to guide water stewardship.

University of Manitoba
Active 2020

Manitoba Great Lakes Program

A long-term research and stewardship initiative on Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba's great lakes, addressing nutrient loading, harmful algal blooms and overall watershed health.

University of Manitoba
Active 2023

Landfill Leachate Treatment Using Aerobic Granular Reactors

Developing compact aerobic granular sludge reactors to treat highly contaminated landfill leachate and protect groundwater and surface water from pollution.

Shiv Nadar University
Data Dashboard

Global Progress on SDG 6 Targets

Tracking the world's progress toward universal access to safe water and sanitation.

91.4%
Basic Drinking Water
82.2%
Basic Sanitation
58.5%
Safely Managed Sanitation

Latest global coverage shown for 2022; historical trend is illustrative. Source framing: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP).