Topic outline
This course explains the importance of disaggregating Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Indicator 6.4.2 at the spatial, temporal and sectoral level, in order to support the design of targeted, evidence-based measures for sustainable water resources management.
It introduces the methodology of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for disaggregating the indicator by hydrological unit and provides guidance on calculating the three main components of the formula used to compute the indicator, by season and by sub-basin.
This course is primarily intended for those who play a role in data collection, analysis and reporting on SDG Indicator 6.4.2, as well as for people with an interest in the process. In particular:
- policy makers or advisors;
- national water specialists;
- national statistical officers; and
- environmental specialists.
- The importance of disaggregating water stress indicator at sectoral, temporal and spatial levels.
- How to calculate the different components of SDG Indicator 6.4.2 formula by sub-basin and by season.
This course consists of four lessons of approximately 25 to 40 minutes duration each:
- Lesson 1 – Understanding the disaggregation of the level of water stress
- Lesson 2 – Assessing total renewable water resources by sub-basin and by season
- Lesson 3 – Assessing total freshwater withdrawals by sub-basin and by season
- Lesson 4 – Assessing environmental flow requirements by sub-basin and by season
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