Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take, together with international partners, to ensure global water security and to advance the global sustainable development agenda after the UN 2023 Water Conference on 22–24 March; and whether this will include commitments to the Water Action Agenda, particularly in view of the conclusions of the UN World Water Development Report 2023.

The UK played a leading role at the UN Water conference. Delivering the UK's key intervention, Lord Goldsmith called on all for greater accountability, political leadership, and finance for water. Lord Goldsmith also announced our Water Action Agenda contributions including: £18.5 million in new support to strengthen Water, Sanitation and Hygiene systems in up to five countries in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, and seed funding for a £38 million water programme. The UK supports the findings of UN World Water Development Report 2023, and agrees partnership and cooperation are key to achieving equitable access to water and sanitation for all.