SDG 6.6.1

SDG target 6.6 seeks to halt the degradation and destruction of water-related ecosystems and to assist the recovery of those already degraded. SDG indicator 6.6.1 tracks changes in different types of water-related ecosystems, enabling decision makers to determine the extent of ecosystem change over time. SDG661.app exists to serve countries with accurate, high resolution, time-series data on freshwater. The data should be used by countries to track national progress towards achieving SDG target 6.6; to inform all sector-wide decision-making processes that may impact the quantity and quality of water found in freshwater ecosystems; and drive action to secure their immediate protection and restoration... Threats to water-related ecosystems (flow alteration; loss of connectivity; pollution; habitat degradation and loss; overexploitation of species) are driven by human activities for agriculture, power generation, urbanization, industry, mining, flood management and domestic water supply...