BALI, Indonesia, October 19, 2023/PRNewswire/ — The Second Stakeholder Consultation Meeting (SCM) of the 10th World Water Forum was successfully held in Bali, Indonesia, from October 12 to 13, 2023. Agreements and proposals were produced that will be finalized at the Tenth World Water Forum in 2024.
The meeting brought together 1,094 stakeholders from 73 countries, including heads of state, central governments, local authorities, parliaments, organizations and communities.
During two days of the 2nd SCM, stakeholders developed the concept and analyzed the sub-themes, themes and regional priorities of the thematic and regional process.
The Political Process has allowed the participation of leaders at various levels of decision makers, from heads of state, ministers, parliamentarians, basin authorities to local authorities. Each coordinating organization of the political process shared their respective expected results and their tentative roadmap.
Furthermore, cooperation agreements were also successfully signed with regional stakeholders (Mediterranean Water Institute, Asia-Pacific Water Forum, Asian Water Council, Council of African Ministers on Water), demonstrating strong commitment to embrace regional dimensions and recognize the different challenges and solutions in water management in the Mediterranean, Asia Pacific, Africa and America.
The vice-president of the World Water Council (WWC), Eric Tardieu, stated that during the two days of debates, new issues become more important, including climate, water, energy, food, ecosystems and health, solutions based on nature and green infrastructure, water security, ecological integrity and circular water.
“We also recognize the need for a more holistic integration of issues and solutions such as water infrastructure financing, water resilience and security, justice and social inclusion in water management, stakeholder engagement and public participation in planning and also the importance of data to support evidence-based water policies and raise awareness among the general public,” he added.
Chairman of the Secretariat of the National Organizing Committee of the Tenth World Water Forum, Mohammad Zainal Fatah, added that the participants elaborated the problems and challenges within the framework of six thematic processes including water security and prosperity, water for humans and nature, disaster risk reduction and management and governance, cooperation and hydrodiplomacy, sustainable water financing and knowledge and innovation.
“We look forward to continued collaboration to ensure that the 10th World Water Forum in 2024 produces stronger results and secures political commitments for sustainable water management,” he concluded.
Contact person:
Secretariat of the 10th World Water Forum
media@worldwaterforum.org
Documentation:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1c9sGdh8PLuI-ao9HwbZIQxTIRogg0y_H?usp=sharing
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