Finnish Water Way - International Water Strategy Finland.

The present document contains Finland's updated International Water Strategy, which revises and enhances the Strategy from 2009 to match the ambition and aspirations of the UN's 2030 Agenda. The Strategy forms the framework for Finland’s water-related ambitions and actions until the year 2030 and provides guidance on the implementation of SDG 6 through international collaboration.
The objectives of the Strategy are grouped under three pillars: I. Water for Sustainable Development; II. Water for People; and III. Water for Peace. Each pillar has specific objectives that contribute to selected SDG 6 targets. These objectives are: I. Water for Peace: 1. Securing sufficient water resources and ensuring good water quality; 2. Protecting and maintaining water-related ecosystems and ecosystem services; 3. Enhancing the water- related resilience of societies; and 4. Supporting water stewardship actions. II. Water for People: 1. Safe and functional water supply and sanitation; 2. Equitable access to sufficient water supply and sanitation; 3. Resource efficient water and sanitation services for industry and communities; and 4. Water supply and sani- tation in areas affected by conflict and disaster. III. Water for peace: 1. Equitable local-level water use; 2. Ensuring internal security of states through water security; 3. Preventing conflicts through transboundary water cooperation; and 4. Promoting global water security. The objectives of each pillar are complemented by cross-cutting objectives
The Strategy introduces the concept of "Finnish Water Way", which is a multi-stakeholder approach towards sustainable water management that brings together actors in both the public and private sectors. Its aim is to offer innovative tools for water-based solutions with partners to ensure a water-secure world by 2030. The Strategy identify specific solutions for each of the three Pillars.