WaterAid’s views on the UAE – Belém work programme on the UAE FGCR - WaterAid emphasises the following key areas:

WaterAid through UN-Water and the Centre for Participatory Research and Development-CPRD1, have submitted proposals to the UNFCCC to influence how the work program should be set up and the indicators needed to measure progress towards the thematic targets. [...] Modalities of the work programme The experience of the water community in developing the global indicators for the monitoring of SDG6 is useful when developing the metrics for the UAE FGCR. [...] Water and sanitation indicators Article 9 of the UAE FGCR refers to the thematic targets of the framework, and it lists a water and sanitation-related target first (paragraph 9a): Significantly reducing climate-induced water scarcity and enhancing climate resilience to water-related hazards towards a climate-resilient water supply, climate-resilient sanitation and towards access to safe and afford. [...] Towards access to safe and affordable potable water for all Concerning potential metrics “towards access to safe and affordable potable water for all”, the WHO-UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program already capture the similar goal of SDG6 “achieving universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water”. [...] It would be beneficial if the GGA goal would reflect the same ambition and include a reference to “equitable sanitation and hygiene for all” as the same system could then be applied to measure progress for both SDG6 and the GGA.