
At the Graduate Institute multiple professors, researchers and students work on SDG 6. We offer an Executive Certificate and Master on Environmental Governance and Policy Making, in addition to academic courses. We also hold various events and have published multiple academic and policy-oriented articles on this topic. The Centre for International Environmental Studies serves as a hub of activity on this topic.


Action Days for the SDGs – Environment and the Future of Partnerships

The rights to water and sanitation

International Water Governance: Why Is Cooperation More Frequent Than Conflict?

Environmental Governance & Policy-Making

Responsible Mining – encouraging continuous improvement

Geneva Energy Conversations – Putting the genie back: Two degrees will be harder than we think

Europe’s Role in Strengthening Polio Resilience : Linking health systems and health security

Drip Irrigation and Agroecological Farming in Burkina Faso

Climate Indicators and Sustainable Development: Demonstrating the Interconnections

So fresh and so clean: urban community engagement to improve the sustainability of drainage infrastructure

Operationalizing the Notion of Ecosystem Approach in International Law in the Age of Planetary Boundaries
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“Water and sanitation are at the very core of sustainable development, critical to the survival of people and the planet. Goal 6 not only addresses the issues relating to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, but also the quality and sustainability of water resources worldwide” as put by the UN Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform. Read more about Goal 6