Water and health interlinkages of the sustainable development goals in remote Indigenous Australia

Australia has committed to the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While Australia reports success in achieving SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), remote Indigenous communities face significant challenges. Higher disease burdens in these communities (SDG 3), often waterborne or hygiene-related (e.g., trachoma), highlight the critical interlinkages between SDGs 3 and 6. This research analyzes these interlinkages to inform policy and achieve sustainable solutions for marginalized communities, aligning with Agenda 2030 commitments.

Nina Lansbury Hall, Sandra Creamer, Wendy Anders, Anthony Slatyer, Peter S. Hill