Goal 6 calls for ensuring universal access to safe, affordable drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene, while aiming to end open defecation, improve water quality and efficiency, and promote sustainable freshwater use and supply.
London Met is committed to sustainable water use and sanitation on campus, ensuring that our policies support a healthy, environmentally responsible campus.
This page highlights London Met's ongoing initiatives and key achievements from the 2023/24 academic year, demonstrating efforts to advance SDG 6.
Campus sustainability
- Sustainable Construction and Refurbishment Policy: all campus refurbishment projects adhere to high water efficiency standards, minimising our environmental impact. Read our Sustainable Construction and Refurbishment Policy.
Health, wellbeing and support
- Drinking Water and Legionella Policies: our Drinking Water Policy ensures safe, accessible drinking water for the entire campus community, while our Legionella Policy safeguards water systems to maintain health standards. View the Drinking Water Policy here.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 targets agreed upon by all UN Member States in 2015. Their purpose is to create a better and more sustainable future for everyone by 2030. They address major global issues such as poverty, inequality, climate action, and education, requiring all countries to work together to achieve these ambitious targets.