The theme for this year's forum, 'Water for Shared Prosperity' aligns perfectly with GWP-SEA's mission to foster an integrated approach to water resources management (IWRM) in the Southeast Asia region. Our team is eager to contribute to the dialogues and showcase our ongoing programs and innovative solutions aimed at enhancing water security and resilience in our communities.
Throughout the forum, GWP-SEA will be hosting several sessions and participating in key discussions on topics such as water scarcity, financing and smart water management for climate resilience, community and coalition movements, and among others. Our team will also be engaging in networking opportunities to build partnerships and share best practices with international peers.
Join us in Bali at the World Water Forum 2024
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20 May, Time: 13.50-15.20 (GMT+8)
Creating water justice by incorporating human rights and environmental rights for sustainable practices related to improve water supply.
About: The session delves into the critical role of fair water allocation and water rights determination in resolving water conflicts and fostering harmonious coexistence among stakeholders for sustainable development.
Speakers: Jinjun YOU, GWP China Programme Officer | Yangwen JIA, GWP China Reg Coordinator | Alan AtKisson, GWP Executive Secretary & CEO | Fany Wedahuditama, Regional Coordinator GWP Southeast Asia
Session convenors: GWP China, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, China Institute of Water Resources & Hydropower Research (IWHR)
Join session: BNDCC 1, Mezzanine floor, Room 3 (Kintamani)
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21 May 2024, Time: 08:30 - 10:00 (GMT+8)
RP: Regional Process Opening
Join session: BNDCC 1, MEZZANINE FLOOR, KINTAMANI 6
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21 May 2024, Time: 08:30 - 10:00 (GMT+8)
Harnessing Community Movements to Utilize Nature-Based Solutions for Future Water Protection
About: The session aims to explore and amplify the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in driving community movements to implement nature-based solutions for safeguarding water resources.
Speakers: Fany Wedahuditama, Regional Coordinator Global Water Partnership Southeast Asia | Ratih Loekito, Director of Development and Marketing The Nature Conservancy or YKAN team | Fainta Negoro, Founder Jaga Semesta | Monica Tanuhandaru, Chairperson Bamboo Foundation | Sathis Venkitasamy, Senior Programme Officer Global Environment Centre (GEC) | Jagedeswari Marriappan, Senior Programme Officer Global Environment Centre (GEC)
Session convenors: TNC, Jaga Semesta
Join session: The Nature Hub Pavilion (TNC)
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21 May 2024, Time: 14:50 - 16:20 (GMT+8)
RP3: Smart Water Management for Resilience and Inclusive Water Services
About: This session will discuss country-wide scale best practices of smart water management employed by countries amid their limited resources and growing development and climate change pressures. Singapore, Korea, Japan, Australia, and the Netherlands are among the countries that have shown exemplary practices in smart water management in such challenging situations that can be referred to by developing countries in Southeast Asia. It is therefore important to share the stages of developing smart water management that can ensure higher resiliencies for all.
Speakers: Christopher Ilagan, Chairman Global Water Partnership Southeast Asia | Prof. Eduardo Araral, Jr, Vice Chair of APWF | Dr. Eunher Shin, Principal Researcher K-Water | Makoto KUDO, Director for Overseas Projects of Water Supply and Sewerage; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan | TBC, Director of DID Malaysia | Sucharit Koontanakulvong, Executive Director, National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)| Dr. Ismail Widadi, S.T., M.Sc., Ministry of Public Works and Housing | NGOC-BAO Pham,Danang City Government & Senior researched of IGES | Dr. Sangyoung Park, Executive Director KOMEC | Dr. Yongdeok Cho, Secretary General of Asia Water Council (AWC)
Session convenors: GWP SEA, KOMEC, the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) Indonesia, Ministry of Public Works, and Public Housing (MPWH) Indonesia.
Join session: BICC, 1st FLOOR, JAKARTA A-B
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- 22 May 2024, Time: 13:00 - 14:30 (GMT+8) - RP4: Mobilizing Innovative Financing for Inclusive/Green and Climate Resilience Services for All
About: This session will discuss the strategic directions and a customizable roadmap for the public sector, private sector, international organizations, intermediaries, and others to collaborate towards catalyzing greater financing and innovation for the water sector. We must fundamentally re-align the trillions of public and private financial flows and investment with adaptation and resilience goals. To re-align the trillions of public and private financial flows and investments, one of the key factors is to enhance the public sector so that it can deliver and review a sound project business case.
Speakers: Christopher Ilagan, Chairman Global Water Partnership Southeast Asia | Prof. Eduardo Araral, Jr, Vice Chair of APWF | Patricia Calderon, Global Head of Water, CDP | Sumila Gulyani, Water Practice Manager for the South Asia region, the World Bank | Mr. Gerard Cheong, First Secretary – Australia Embassy - DFAT | Alex Nash, Senior Urban Development Specialist ADB |Gary White, Water Equity | Corinna Chan, CEO of Singapore International Foundation (SIF) | Fany Wedahuditama, Regional Coordinator Global Water Partnership Southeast Asia | Mr. Muhammad Irfan Saleh,Director of Water Resources, Ministry of Planning of Republic of Indonesia/ BAPPENAS
Session convenors: GWP SEA, KOMEC, the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) Indonesia, Ministry of Public Works, and Public Housing (MPWH) Indonesia.
Join session: BICC, 1st FLOOR, JAKARTA A-B
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22 May 2024, 14.50 – 16.20 WITA (GMT +8)
RP Sub-regional Southeast Asia Synthesis Session: Resilient and Sustainable Water Scarcity Management in Southeast Asia
About: The session highlights the need for coordinated actions to ensure water security and sustainability in Southeast Asia’s agricultural sector, emphasizing the importance of innovative and scalable solutions.
Speakers: Fany Wedahuditama, Regional Coordinator Global Water Partnership Southeast Asia | Tim Goodes, Executive Director (Basin Plan) Murray Darling Basin Authority, Australia | Caroline Amy Turner, Water Scarcity Programme Manager Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations | Thanapon Piman, Senior Research Fellow Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) | Thanapon Piman, Senior Research Fellow Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) |Muhammad Irfan Saleh, Director the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) Indonesia | Sengphasouk Xayavong, Deputy Director of the Policy Division, DWR DWR, MONRE, Lao PDR | Nitidate Makkate, Civil Engineer, Senior Professional Level ONWR, Thailand | Dr. Anh Pich Hatda, Permanent Secretary of State MoWRaM, Cambodia | Yasmin Siddiqi Director, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Session convenors: GWP SEA, KOMEC, BAPPENAS, MPWH, FAO, ADB and SEI.
Join session: BNDCC 1, MEZZANINE FLOOR, KINTAMANI 6
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23 May 2024, 09:30 – 10:30 WITA (GMT +8)
Resilience and Sustainable Coalition for Water Secure Catchments
About: The session will introduce the importance to build stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address shared risks in the catchment, to share the initiative of Indonesia Water Coalition effort in facilitating collaboration in addressing shared risks and to invite other stakeholders to join forces to build stronger collaboration in the catchments.
Speakers: Dr. Herlina Hartanto, Executive Director YKAN | Fany Wedahuditama, Interim Chairman of IWC, GWP SEA and WSI | Louise Desrainy Maryonoputri, Deputy Regional Coordinator GWP SEA | Raditya Raditya Pramudiantoro, Climate and Conservation Senior Manager, Danone Indonesia | Triyono Prijosoesilo, Director Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability PT. Coca-Cola Indonesia | Atiti Setyaning Utami M, Assistant Manager of Sustainable Environment, Unilever Indonesia
Session convenors: Indonesia Water Coalition (IWC), TNC
Join session: The Nature Hub Pavilion
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23 May 2024, 10:20 - 11:50WITA (GMT +8)
RP: Synthesis Session - Asia Pacific, Mediterranean
Join session: BNDCC 1, 1st FLOOR, SINGARAJA 1
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23 May 2024,Time: 14:50 - 16:20 (GMT+8)
Synthesis Session - Inter-Regional Dialogue
Join session: BNDCC 1, 1st FLOOR, SINGARAJA 1
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We invite all attendees to join us in our sessions to learn more about our efforts and explore opportunities for collaboration. Together, we can make significant strides towards a water-secure future for all.
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