Sustainable Development Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Learn how UVic advanced SDG 6 during 2023
On this page you can get a glimpse of the great work done by the campus community to advance SDG 6 during 2023, centred around the key areas of the university:
Education & student experience
SDG 6 in action at Co-op
Co-op and Career Services offers placements locally and abroad, where students have the opportunity to participate in projects related to clean water and sanitation.
Creating a blue dialogue
A panel of emerging researchers and young professionals that discussed experiences of youth engagement and community resilience in watershed in a changing climate.
Guest lecturer on climate and water crisis
Erica Gies, a multi awarded journalist and author, was the host of the UVic Southam Lecture, sharing experiences around water and climate change.
Courses on water
UVic Continuing Studies offers multiple hands-on courses on sustainable use of water that make a difference in our environment.
Research
FACULTY MEMBERS PUBLISHED ON SDG 6
Scopus/Elsevier 2019–23JOURNAL ARTICLES ON SDG 6
Scopus/Elsevier 2019–23CITATIONS OF SDG 6 RESEARCH
Scopus/Elsevier 2019–23
POLIS Water Project
The POLIS Water Sustainability Project drives innovative water and watershed law, policy, and governance reform towards a sustainable freshwater future.
Waste water treatment
Dr. Caetano Dorea, an engineer specializing in wastewater treatment, comments on water treatment technologies, policies and challenges in a changing climate.
Ground water
Dr. Tom Gleeson’s research on Groundwater tackles the complex challenges and advances knowledge towards ensuring water security locally and around the world
Indigenous partnerships on water
Xwulqw’selu Connections is a research project committed to community-connected science for a healthy watershed on Vancouver Island.
Community & campus operations
Volume of water used in the university in 2023
Volume of water consumption per person in 2023
Green Safe Water lab
The Green Safe Water lab empowers communities in Canada and internationally through interventions at all stages of the drinking water supply chain, removing human induced contaminants.
Water reading guide
The POLIS Water Sustainability Project puts together an annual selection of books, podcasts and films recommended to understand and better tackle our water challenges.
On and off campus water standards
UVic works towards water use reduction on and off campus, including water recovery and reuse initiatives and upgrading with alternative water-efficient systems.
Expertise on water and climate
On this expert Q&A, Dr. Oliver Brandes shares his knowledge around water security and the urgency to collaborate amidst climate change.
Policy & policy-making
Advising global policy- makers
Dr. Oliver M. Brandes joined the Canadian delegation at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference in New York City, sharing learnings the global water and sanitation crises.
Recommendations for national policy-making
The POLIS Water Sustainability Project participated in the submission to build a Canada Water Agency that would tackle the most urgent needs of the water crisis.
Regional water funding
Premier David Eby and Cowichan Tribes Chief Cindy Daniels announced a $14 million funding to improve the Cowichan River's health and flow, providing a safe and reliable water supply.
Informing provincial policy on water
The Provincial Watershed Security Strategy and Fund Intentions Paper submitted to the Provincial Government, aims to secure and protect our water and its natural habitat.
Exploring water solutions
Cowichan Tribes and the Cowichan Watershed Board co-hosted the one-day workshop “Watershed Information, Knowledge, and Data (WIKD): Exploring Wise Solutions”
Events