IWRM Data Portal
Tracking global progress on implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicator 6.5.1.
Interactive Map
Explore the global reporting results on SDG Indicator 6.5.1 via the interactive map.
Country reports
See all country reports, summaries, and data here.
IWRM Support Programme
Find out what support is available to support IWRM reporting and implementation efforts in your country.
2024 Global progress report on SDG indicator 6.5.1
This report gives an overview of the status of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) around the world as of 2023. Findings show global progress towards IWRM implementation has increased from 49% in 2017 to 57% in 2023. But the world is not on track to reach the 2030 target and will not achieve sustainable water management until at least 2049. To learn more, read the full report, visual summary, or watch the video!
New Technical Note Benchmarking Africa’s Progress on IWRM
This AMCOW Technical Note highlights the progress made and the challenges that remain in achieving sustainable water management across Africa, to inform development of the post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy. It includes progress on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), climate resilience, and financing for infrastructure, based on SDG 6.5.1 data (2023).
How well is gender equality mainstreamed in WRM globally?
The 2025 Policy Note on Mainstreaming Gender Equality in Water Resources Management serves as a call to action for practitioners in water management and gender mainstreaming. With only five years left to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on gender equality and SDG 6 on water and sanitation, urgent action is needed to scale up efforts and accelerate joint progress. To learn more, read the Policy Note and browse the gender database.
2024 Global progress report on SDG indicator 6.5.1
This report gives an overview of the status of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) around the world as of 2023. Findings show global progress towards IWRM implementation has increased from 49% in 2017 to 57% in 2023. But the world is not on track to reach the 2030 target and will not achieve sustainable water management until at least 2049. To learn more, read the full report, visual summary, or watch the video!
New Technical Note Benchmarking Africa’s Progress on IWRM
This AMCOW Technical Note highlights the progress made and the challenges that remain in achieving sustainable water management across Africa, to inform development of the post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy. It includes progress on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), climate resilience, and financing for infrastructure, based on SDG 6.5.1 data (2023).
How well is gender equality mainstreamed in WRM globally?
The 2025 Policy Note on Mainstreaming Gender Equality in Water Resources Management serves as a call to action for practitioners in water management and gender mainstreaming. With only five years left to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on gender equality and SDG 6 on water and sanitation, urgent action is needed to scale up efforts and accelerate joint progress. To learn more, read the Policy Note and browse the gender database.
2024 Global progress report on SDG indicator 6.5.1
This report gives an overview of the status of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) around the world as of 2023. Findings show global progress towards IWRM implementation has increased from 49% in 2017 to 57% in 2023. But the world is not on track to reach the 2030 target and will not achieve sustainable water management until at least 2049. To learn more, read the full report, visual summary, or watch the video!
