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Goal 7 - Ensure Enviromental Sustainability

The Environment: Situation and Trends

For environmental indicators there are no nationally set targets but during the last few years, the country has increased its reforestation investments and protected areas. On the contrary, The consumption of ozone layer depleting substances has increased in Mozambique.

Coverage of Improved Drinking Water and Sanitation: Situation and Trends

The access to safe drinking water supply has increased from 37.3% in 1997 to 56.0% in 2009 when the national target for 2015 is 70%. Proportion the population with access to improved sanitation has increased from 40% in 2003 to 45% in 2009, with the target for 2015 being 50%.  At this rate of improvement Mozambique will likely meet the 2015 targets for access to water as well as sanitation.

Rate of Safe Drinking Water Consumption: Situation and Trends

Regarding the aspect of the use of water and sanitation services, the Multiple Indicator Survey report (MICS, 2008) provides data showing that in spite of progress in this area, the rates in this area are significantly different from the service access rates on the previous page.

Rate of Use of Improved Sanitation: Situation and Trends

Regarding the aspect of the use of sanitation services, the Multiple Indicator Survey report (MICS, 2008) provides data showing that in spite of progress in this area, the rates in this area are significantly different from the service access rates introduced earlier.

Challenges for the Achievement of the Goal 7 for 2015

For most of its indicators the Goal 7 is potentially met by 2015 in Mozambique.


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