Aquifer management (SDG 3.2.b)

This indicator describes whether countries have developed aquifer management instruments and what is the level of implementation and effectiveness. Aquifer management: involves managing water at the appropriate hydrological scale, using the aquifer as the unit of management. This may involve aquifer development, use and protection plans. It should also promote multi-level cooperation, and address potential conflict, among users, stakeholders and levels of government for the management of water resources. To achieve ‘Very high (100)’ aquifer management scores, surface and groundwater management must be integrated.