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Report to the Session on “Small Islands”
– Water Security: Leadership and Commitment–
ODA Hideaki
Secretariat of 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit
Japan Water Forum
Structure of A-P Water Forum and Summit
1st Asia-Pacific
Water Summit
Japan Water Forum
(JWF)
• Secretariat of APWF
• Secretariat of 1st Asia-Pacific
Water Summit
Asia-Pacific
Water Forum（APWF）
Steering Committee
Chair: Yoshiro Mori
Governing Council
Chair: Tommy Koh
Vice Chair: Erna Witoelar
Ravi Narayana
Very “Simple” and “Flexible” Body to facilitate its activities
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.
History of APWF, namely of WWF and JWF
March 1997 1st World Water Forum (Marrakech, Morocco)
March 2000 2nd World Water Forum (The Hague, The Netherlands)
July 2000
Establishment of the Secretariat of the 3rd
World Water Forum
March 2003 3rd World Water Forum (Kyoto, Shiga and Osaka, Japan)
April 2004
Establishment of the Japan Water Forum
PP preparing “Regional Report” on A-P Region
March 2006
March 21, 2006 in Mexico
4th World Water Forum
Announcement of the Establishment of the
(Mexico City, Mexico)
Asia-Pacific Water Forum as regional network
September 27, 2006 in Manira
Launching of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum
(JWF as Secretariat)
December 3-4, 2007 in Beppu, Oita
1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit
“Asia-Pacific Water Ministerial Meeting”
in 4th World Water Forum (Mexico)
About 160 ministers and representatives
of int’l organizations attended and
expressed the appreciation and support to
the APWF.
Concept of “APWF” & “APWS” was born in the preparatory
process towards the 4th World Water Forum. And it is
realized by all concerned-people in this Region.
Outline of the APWS
1. Title: 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit
2. Theme: Water Security: Leadership and Commitment
3. Date: December 3rd and 4th, 2007
3. Venue: B-Con Plaza (Beppu International Convention
Center), Oita, Japan
4. Organizer:
− Asia-Pacific Water Forum
− Steering Committee of the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit
Outline: APWF’s Priority Themes
Priority Themes
A. Water Financing
(Asian Development Bank)
B. Water-related Disaster
Management
(ICHARM)
C. Water for Development
& Ecosystems
(IUCN / FAO)
Targets
To increase targeted investments
for water and sanitation
infrastructure and for human
resources development
To drastically reduce the
vulnerability of human populations
to water-related disasters
To conserve and restore landwater interfaces for the
improvement of water productivity
Outline: APWF’s Key Result Areas (KRA)
Key Result Areas
1.
2.
3.
4.
Developing Knowledge
and Lessons
(Singapore PUB/UNESCO)
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Building a network of water knowledge hubs
Coordinating capacity development programs
Providing guidance on water policies
Increasing Local Capacity
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(Streams of Knowledge/
UN-Habitat)
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Supporting peer learning (including
cities/mayors)
Empowering civil society, gender and youth
Fostering (sub) regional cooperation
Increasing Public
Outreach
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(Asian Development Bank)
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Developing regional water advocacy
Supporting in-country water awareness
programs
Presenting regional awards for excellence
Monitoring Investments
and Results
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Monitoring public and private investments
Monitoring reforms and trends
Monitoring MDG achievement
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Maintaining an interactive website
Supporting the APWF Governing Council
Organizing the Asia-Pacific Water Summits
(UNESCAP)
5.
Main Activities
Supporting Forum and
Summit
(Japan Water Forum)
Guiding Principles
•
Empowering local authorities
•
Promoting partnership approaches
•
Providing resources for capacity
development
Policy Brief 2007
Discussion at 1st APWS: Program
Time
Monday, December 3
Time
9:0010:30
Tuesday, December 4
Sanitation – Regional
Launching of
IYS2008
The Small Island’s
Dialogue on Water
and Climate
Commitment for
Ensuring Water
Security in the Aral
Sea BasinCooperation versus
Competition
10:3010:50
Coffee Break
Opening Ceremony
- Opening Remarks: Mr. Yoshiro Mori, Chair of the Steering
Committee of the 1st APWS
- Remarks: His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan
- Greetings: Mr. Yasuo Fukuda, Prime Minister of Japan
- Report from APWF: Prof. Tommy Koh, Chair of Governing
Council of APWF
- Keynote Speeches: His Royal Highness Prince WillemAlexander of The Netherlands, Chairman of UNSGAB
- Video Message: Mr.Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of UN
- Memorial Speech : His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of
Japan
10:5012:20
Water-related
Disaster
Management:
Priority Theme B
12:2014:00
Lunch
13:0015:00
Lunch
14:0015:30
Leadership for Ensuring Water
Security in the Asia-Pacific Region:
Knowledge, Financing, and Capacity
Development: Priority Theme A and
Key Result Area 1
15:0015:10
- Election of Chair, Vice Chairs & Rapporteur
- Adoption of Agenda
15:3016:00
Coffee Break
15:1016:40
Speeches by the heads of government
16:0017:30
16:4017:00
Coffee Break
17:0018:30
Climate Change ,
Glaciers, and
Water Resources
in the Himalayan
Region
Closing Ceremony
- Report from Sessions: Session Organizers
- Invitation to the 5th World Water Forum
- From Other Regions
- Presentation of Message from Beppu & Chair’s Summary
- Greetings
- Closing Remarks
18:45-
Welcome Reception hosted by Oita Prefectural Committee of
the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit
18:00-
Farewell Cocktail and Dinner Party hosted by Chair of Steering
Committee of the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit
11:0013:00
CEO Mandate for
Action in Water
Monitoring of
Investment and
Results in Water:
Key Result Area4
Water for
Development and
Ecosystems: Priority
Theme C
Increasing Capacity for Local
Actions: Key Result Area 2
Discussion at 1st APWS:
Speeches by the Heads of government
2. Monday, December 3, 2007 15:10-16:40
H.E. Mr. Emomali
Rahmon
President, Republic of
Tajikistan
H.E. Mr. Tommy Esang
Remengesau Jr
President, Republic of
Palau
Hon. Mr. Mititaiagimene
Young Vivian
Prime Minister, Niue
H.E. Mr. Anote Tong
President, Republic of
Kiribati
Hon. Mr. Apisai Ielemia
Prime Minister, Tuvalu
H.E. Mr. Ludwig Scotty
President, Republic of
Nauru
H.E. Lyonpo Dr. Kinzang
Dorji
Prime Minister, Kingdom
of Bhutan
H.E. Mr. Emanuel Mori
Premier, Federated States
of Micronesia
H.E. Mr. Dosbol Nur ulu
Vice Prime Minister,
Kyrgyz Republic
Discussion at 1st APWS:
Speeches by the Heads of government
2. Monday, December 3, 2007 15:10-16:40
[The Central Asian countries : President of Republic of Tajikistan , Vice Prime Minister of Kyrgyz Republic]
- Described how their countries economies were particularly vulnerable to water-related disasters
- The need for a cooperative approach to solve water-related issues including those of the Aral Sea Basin
- Increasing investment levels, particularly in rehabilitating their countries aging water infrastructure requires
immediate attention
[The Asia-Pacific small island : President of Republic of Kiribati, President of Republic of Palau, President
of Republic of Nauru, Premier of Federated States of Micronesia, Prime Minister of Niue, Prime Minister
of Tuvalu ]
- Noting that water scarcity was an inherent challenge to low-lying islands, mainly because of their lack of river
systems and vulnerable groundwater resources
- Hoped that the Summit would mobilize an increased commitment to financial and technical support.
- For several of these states, the real threat from projected sea level rise and increased cyclonic activity
associated with climate change is a major concern to their lives and livelihoods.
[Himalayan region: Prime Minister of Kingdom of Bhutan]
- Described how climate change has led to rapidly receding glaciers, which in turn pose the threat of glacial lake
bursts which leads to flash floods that affect human settlements in the downstream valleys.
Discussion at 1st APWS: Session
3. Tuesday, December 4, 2007 9:00-12:20
The Small Islands’ Dialogue on Water and Climate
Session organizer: Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC) &
International Center for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM)
[Program]
- Video on “Islands and Climate Change” (introduced by President of Kiribati)
- Panel Discussion (President of Kiribati, Minister of Works of Samoa, WHO, Executive
Director of PWA, Director of ICHARM, Director of ISDR)
[Summary]
- Called attention to the vulnerability and particular needs of small island countries to
effectively manage their water resources under a highly variable and changing climate
- One of the main discussion points included the need to change the paradigm for
dealing with the vulnerability of small island States from disaster response to disaster
risk reduction and disaster management
Key Outcome Documents
•Message from Beppu
•Chair’s Summary
st
•1st APWS Recommendations 1 Asia-Pacific
Water Summit
(plan)
•Final Report (plan)
Japan Water Forum
(JWF)
•APWF Secretariat
•1st Asia Pacific
Water Summit
Secretariat
Asia-Pacific
Water Forum（APWF）
Steering Committee
Chair: Yoshiro Mori
Governing Council
Chair: Tommy Koh
Vice Chair: Erna Witoelar
Ravi Narayana
APWF Policy Brief
(Key Messages & Policy
Recommendation)
4. Key Outcome Documents: Message from Beppu
Message from Beppu
Drafted by Rapporteur as a results of the discussion during the Summit
Announced by Rapporteur at
Closing ceremony
Agreed by Summit participants
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
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.
•Improve governance, 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
Message from Beppu
•Take urgent and effective action to prevent and
reduce the risks of flood, drought and other waterrelated 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
7. Others: Exhibition and Trial of bio-toilet
− Duration:
December 1 - 4
− Purpose:
To raise awareness with regard to the importance of
sanitation and hygiene among international society for the
purpose of improving the situation of the 2.6 billion people
who do not have access to basic sanitation in the World.
− Organizer:
Japan Toilet Association & Japan Water Forum
− Cooperation:
Mikasa Corporation