Speaking at the seminar, Raymond Valiant, Regional Coordinator of GWP SEA, underlined that scarcity is not only about the lack of water, but also about how social, political, and economic systems determine access. He pointed out that a key challenge in Indonesia’s water sector is the fragmentation between bulk water supply, clean water distribution, and wastewater treatment.
To move forward, he stressed the need for:
- Efficient infrastructure upgrades to reduce losses, through continuous improvement in operation and maintenance
- Smart water grids powered by digital technologies, financed by climate instruments and initiatives
- Behavioural change to encourage responsible use, by promoting awareness through education campaigns and tiered pricing to encourage responsible water use across households, agriculture, and industry.
He further highlighted findings from the Asia Water Development Outlook (ADB, 2025), which showed that Southeast Asia is making progress, with a 10% increase in the water security index and notable gains in Indonesia. However, he warned that ecosystem health is declining and rising sea levels threaten these achievements.
The seminar also featured I Made Indradjaja Brunner (PT Pakar IPAL Indonesia) and was moderated by Fatrian R. Rusydy, with participants agreeing that collaboration across government, business, academia, and communities is vital to secure Indonesia’s water future.
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