SDGs 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) aims to ensure the availability and sustainable management of clean water and sanitation for all. The main focus of this goal includes universal, safe, and affordable access, which is outlined in several core targets:
1. Access to Drinking Water: Achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all by 2030.
2. Sanitation and Hygiene: End open defecation and provide access to adequate sanitation and hygiene, especially for women and vulnerable groups.
3. Water Quality: Improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating hazardous waste disposal, and improving wastewater treatment.
4. Water Use Efficiency: Increase water use efficiency across all sectors to address water scarcity.
Indonesia is accelerating through national policy integration and cross-sectoral collaboration:
1. PAMSIMAS Program: The success of the Community-Based Water Supply and Sanitation (PAMSIMAS) program continues to be enhanced as a model for an inclusive, community-based approach for rural and peri-urban areas.
2. Strategic Infrastructure Synergy: The central and regional governments are working together to accelerate the development of regional Drinking Water Supply Systems (SPAM) and sanitation infrastructure through the implementation of more effective asset management.
3. Funding Innovation: Encouraging private sector and philanthropic involvement through sustainable infrastructure investment schemes to close the funding gap in the national and regional budgets.
4. Digitalization and Technology: Using smart sensor technology and digital water quality monitoring to improve distribution efficiency and detect water leaks.
5. Behavioral Change (STBM): Strengthening the Community-Based Total Sanitation (STBM) program, which encompasses five pillars, including stopping open defecation and washing hands with soap (CTPS).
By 2024, Indonesia has generally achieved approximately 62% of its national SDGs targets, including significant progress on this environmental pillar.
