UN GOALS Goal 1: No Poverty Home Goal 1: No Poverty The fight against poverty has never been more important. Sanitary issues and natural disasters pushed the extreme poverty index to the first increase in decades. Goal one aims to ensure equal rights to access economic and natural resources as well as to basic services to all men and women. "As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality exist in our world, none of us can truly rest, moreover, the global campaign for action against poverty represents such a noble cause that we could not decline the invitation." Nelson Mandela Former President of South Africa In 2020, it is estimated an additional 71 million people will be pushed into extreme poverty 70% of people living in extreme poverty (those who earn less than $1.90 a day) live in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa Thanks to sustainable sanitation and drinking water solutions, Veolia Water Technologies plays a vital role in the economic growth contribution that reduces poverty. SOLVING SEVERE WATER SHORTAGES IN LEBANON Despite many natural advantages, many residents of Beirut lack critical water and sanitation Geologically Lebanon has an abundance of natural resources such as limestone, iron ore and salt; however, the country lacks one vital resource: Water. For decades the country has suffered from severe water shortage which, according to the World Bank, affects approximately 1.6 million people in Beirut and the Mount Lebanon area. The shortages are at their worst in the low-income neighborhoods of Southern Beirut where it was reported residents only have access to drinking water a few hours each day. A project to increase the provision of potable water for these residents started in November 2017. Over three years later, the team utilized a coagulation treatment process to make surface water drinkable. From 2022, the plant will supply water for 16 supply reservoirs through a distribution network of 187 km of pipelines across southern Beirut and parts of the Metn, Baabda and Aley to provide all 1.6 million people with access to safe, clean drinking water. The facility produces 250,000 m3 of treated drinking water, every day — equivalent to 100 Olympic-sized swimming pools. SUPPLYING SAFE DRINKING WATER TO 350,000 PEOPLE IN SRI LANKA 65 VILLAGES IN SAUDI BENEFIT FROM CLEAN AND FREE WATER Blue Gold, inspiring, real-life stories about the Sustainable Development Goals in action NEW | Listen now to the episode dedicated to Goal 1. we discover how providing access to water helps reduce inequalities and poverty around the globe, whether it is in a remote area of Sri Lanka or in a densely populated city such as Beirut, Lebanon (French and English subtitles available). Discover Blue Gold with a new episode every 15 days on all podcast platforms. DISCOVER OUR OTHER COMMITMENTS Goal 2: Zero Hunger Goal 2: Zero Hunger Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production Goal 13: Climate Action Goal 13: Climate Action Goal 14: Life under Water Goal 14: Life under Water Goal 15: Life on Land Goal 15: Life on Land Our conclusion Since September 2015, when all United Nations member states adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals, our collective global progress has been slow. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has called for a decade of action to ensure we meet the global targets we set ourselves. We all need to take responsibility and act today — not tomorrow — to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. At Veolia Water Technologies, we are committed to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. Are you? Please, share with us your SDG focus and progress! TAKE OUR COMMITMENT POLL Credits Legal Notice Privacy Policy Cookie Policy © 2021 Veolia Veolia Water Technologies process your personal data using technology such as cookies in order to personalize your browsing experience, offer new functionalities, measure our audience and improve our website. Also, you can set up your preferences below. Find out more about our cookies policy and manage your settings by clicking on "More details"; please read the information carefully. MORE DETAILS Necessary Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our system. Preferences Enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. Marketing Enable suggestion. DISMISS ALL (EXCEPT NECESSARY) SAVE PREFERENCES ACCEPT ALL COOKIES