Progress on transboundary water cooperation: mid-term status of SDG Indicator 6.5.2, with a special focus on climate change - 2024

This 2024 UNECE SDG 6.5.2 progress report reveals that only 28% of transboundary water cooperation agreements are fully operational, posing a major challenge to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. The report emphasizes the risks posed by insufficient collaboration, which hinders effective water management and resilience against floods and droughts.

Key recommendations include:

• Strengthening governance frameworks to foster cooperation;
• Improving transparency and data sharing across borders;
• Enhancing international collaboration for sustainable management of shared water resources to combat climate challenges and protect ecosystems.