ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/Technical Paper.1
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Reports & studies
Cluster: 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination
Focus Area: Inclusive development, Natural resource sustainability
Initiatives: Sustainable urban development
SDGs: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Keywords: Arab countries, Cities, Urban areas, Water supply, Cities, Population growth, Water management, Sanitation
Water for cities: Responding to the urban challenge
January 2011
This brochure explains the means that could allow the establishment of sustainable cities such as integrating water resources protection in urban planning, improving operational efficiency of water utilities and monitoring water supply and sanitation in the Arab region. In addition, it sheds the light on the challenges that the Arab cities are facing such as: water quality deterioration due to improper wastewater management and poor urban planning and natural disasters.
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This brochure explains the means that could allow the establishment of sustainable cities such as integrating water resources protection in urban planning, improving operational efficiency of water utilities and monitoring water supply and sanitation in the Arab region. In addition, it sheds the light on the challenges that the Arab cities are facing such as: water quality deterioration due to improper wastewater management and poor urban planning and natural disasters.
