National Water and Sewerage Strategic Plan 2020-2025 Country/Territory Maldives Document type Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Policy/planning Water supply Sewerage Sustainable development Sustainable use Potable water Capacity building Financing Flood Research Gender Early warning system/emergency intervention system Monitoring Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes 2020-2025 Abstract The National Water and Sewerage Strategic Plan (NWSSP 2020-2025) is a legal requirement under the Clause 14 (a) of Water and Sewerage Act (Act No. 8/2020). These policy goals are for ensuring equitable access to clean drinking water and improved sewerage facilities in all inhabited islands, through financially and environmentally sustainable technologies. It also supports strengthening the legal framework, building capacity in the sector and promoting awareness and research. The key policy goals are: to ensure access to safe water supply and adequate sewerage services; to adopt cost-effective and environment-friendly, water and sewerage infrastructure; to build sector capacity in water resources, water supply and sewerage services ; to strengthen advocacy and awareness programs on water resources, water supply and sewerage; to protect and conserve natural water resources; and to build flood resilient island communities. Full text English Website www.environment.gov.mv