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From Mexico to Istanbul – Water Security: Leadership and Commitment–

From Mexico to Istanbul – Water Security: Leadership and Commitment–. ODA Hideaki Secretariat of 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit Japan Water Forum. Structure of A-P Water Forum and Summit. 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit. Asia-Pacific Water Forum （ APWF ）. Japan Water Forum (JWF).

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From Mexico to Istanbul – Water Security: Leadership and Commitment–

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  1. From Mexico to Istanbul –Water Security: Leadership and Commitment– ODA Hideaki Secretariat of 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit Japan Water Forum

  2. Structure of A-P Water Forum and Summit 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit Asia-Pacific Water Forum（APWF） Japan Water Forum (JWF) Steering Committee Chair: Yoshiro Mori • Secretariat of APWF • Secretariat of 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit Governing Council Chair: Tommy Koh Vice Chair: Erna Witoelar Ravi Narayana Very “Simple” and “Flexible” Body to facilitate its activities

  3. History of APWF, From Mexico to Istanbul

  4. Objectives of the Asia-Pacific Water Summit • To create the opportunity for the leaders of the region to recognize the significance of water issues for achieving MDGs WHY? • Water is not just the issue of one particular sector, such as environment, agriculture, industry or the aid issue. But it is the fundamental issue related to the human security and social and economic development of the nations. • Therefore, the strong leadership of the national leaders are essential.

  5. Outline of the 1st APWS Date: December 3rd and 4th, 2007 • Number of Delegations: 231 people from 36 countries and regions • Heads of country: 10 heads of States/Governments • Ministerial level participants: 32 people • Leaders from various fields: 140 people (70 people from abroad) <Guiding Principles> of the 1st APWS Empowering local authorities Promoting partnership approaches Providing resources for capacity development

  6. Outline: APWF’s Priority Themes

  7. Outline: APWF’s Key Result Areas (KRA)

  8. Participation of 10 Heads H.E. Mr. Emomali RahmonPresident, Republic of Tajikistan H.E. Mr. Tommy Esang Remengesau JrPresident, Republic of Palau H.E. Mr. Emanuel MoriPremier, Federated States of Micronesia H.E. Mr. Anote TongPresident, Republic of Kiribati H.E. Mr. Ludwig ScottyPresident, Republic of Nauru H.E. Lyonpo Dr. Kinzang Dorji Prime Minister, Kingdom of Bhutan Hon. Mr. Mititaiagimene Young Vivian Prime Minister, Niue H.E. Mr. Dosbol Nur uluVice Prime Minister, Kyrgyz Republic Hon. Mr. Apisai IelemiaPrime Minister, Tuvalu Why so many Heads of Sate for the APWS? Because concept of “APWF” and “APWS” was born in the preparatory process from Kyoto to Mexico. And that all the concerned person has endeavored from Mexico to Istanbul to succeed in organizing the first APWS in Japan. It means that it is realized by all concerned-people in this Region. It was “our Summit”.

  9. Key Outcome Documents • Message from Beppu • Chair’s Summary • 1st APWS Recommendations (plan) • Final Report (plan) 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit Asia-Pacific Water Forum（APWF） Japan Water Forum (JWF) Steering Committee Chair: Yoshiro Mori • APWF Secretariat • 1st Asia Pacific • Water Summit • Secretariat Governing Council Chair: Tommy Koh Vice Chair: Erna Witoelar Ravi Narayana APWF Policy Brief (Key Messages & Policy Recommendation)

  10. Message from Beppu • Recognise the people’s right to safe drinking water and basic sanitation as a basic human right and a fundamental aspect of human security; • Reduce by half the number of people who do not have access to safe drinking water by 2015 and aim to reduce that number to zero by 2025; • Reduce by half number of people who do not have access to basic sanitation in our region by 2015 and aim to reduce that number to zero by 2025, through the adoption of new and innovative sanitation systems that are not as water reliant as current methods; message from Beppu

  11. Message from Beppu • Accord the highest priority to water and sanitation in our economic and development plans and agendas and to increase substantially our allocation of resources to the water and sanitation sectors. • Improvegovernance, efficiency, transparency and equity in all aspects related to the management of water, particularly as it impacts on poor communities. • We recognise that while women are particularly vulnerable, they are also resilient and entrepreneurial, hence, should be empowered in all water-related activities. message from Beppu

  12. Message from Beppu • Take urgent and effective action to prevent and reduce the risks of flood, drought and other water-related disasters and to bring timely relief and assistance to their victims; • Support the region’s vulnerable small island states in their efforts to protect lives and livelihoods from the impacts of climate change; • Exhort the Bali Conference to take into account the • Relationship between water and climate change, such as the melting of snowcaps and glaciers in the Himalayas and rising sea levels, which are already having an impact on some countries in the region; message from Beppu

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