Conference // 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit

The 2nd APWS will provide Asia-Pacific leaders, stakeholders, and international organizations a forum to jointly seek solutions on water resources development and management for regional water security, as well as on disaster risk and vulnerability, with participation from public and private sectors, technical experts, academics, and civil society groups. The Summit aims to present the Royal Initiatives of His Majesty the King of Thailand as best practices for sustainable water resources management; to promote active dialogues among regional leaders on water-related policy priorities and commitments; and to facilitate more effective regional cooperation in water security in Asia and the Pacific. In Focus Area Sessions, representatives and members of the APWF Lead Organizations, and other stakeholders will discuss issues of water security and water-related disaster challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. These participants will also explore which initiatives could be undertaken by stakeholders in the region to help improve leadership skills and to boost levels of commitment.

Objectives and Programme Outline

-Economic, Food and Water Security (organized by FAO and UNESCAP) -Urban Water Security (organized by UN-HABITAT and PUB) -Environmental Water Security (organized by IUCN) -Household Water Security (organized by UNESCAP and ADB) -Water Risks and Resilience (organized by ICHARM) -IWRM Process for a Water Secure World (organized by UNESCO GWP and NARBO) -Water Related Disaster Challenges (organized by Office of the National Water and Flood Management Policy, Thailand)