SDG 6. Ensure Availability and Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation for All

Abstract

The chapter focuses on universal access to clean water, examining diverse strategies to address the escalating global water crisis. Through case studies, it exemplifies how innovation and sustainable design can harmonize with local culture and traditions. By aligning projects and initiatives with territorial identity, societies can alleviate the water crisis while safeguarding their heritage and ecosystems for future generations. These kinds of solutions contrast with other initiatives that are not respectful of territorial identities, such as the intensive groundwater extraction practices prevalent in various countries, which endanger local ecosystems. In this aspect, the chapter highlights borehole drilling’s limitations, specifically in arid regions, where complex geological conditions often lead to suboptimal outcomes.

Citation

Monaco, S. (2024), "SDG 6. Ensure Availability and Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation for All", Identity, Territories, and Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities for Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 63-70. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-549-520241007