strategy
Strengthening information networks on water quantity and quality data
Implementation:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends improving networks to meet accepted guidelines for the provision of data on quantity and quality for surface and groundwater, as well as relevant land-use data. Broader:
Collecting data on waterStrengthening information networksPromoting progress and application of information systemsPreparing comprehensive catalogues of water resource information at different sources Facilitates:
Assessing water qualityProtecting water qualitySharing information about inland aquatic resources Facilitated by:
Monitoring effects of transboundary air pollution in water Subjects:
Hydrology → Water→ Networks
Information → Information
Information → Data, codes
Research, Standards → Quality unification
Type Classification:
G: Very Specific strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
