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World Water Forum

World Water Forum

World Water Forum is the biggest water event in the world which was first held in 1997 by World Water Council for interested parties in water to discuss on joint response to water problems all over the world.

Outline of event

  • Targets of participation : Major international organizations, governments, civilian experts, NGO, etc.
  • Period of event : For 1 week before and after World Water Day (March 22 every year) once every three years
  • Place of event: A city designated by 36 directorate organizations of World Water Council
  • Period of preparation: About 3 years (Continuous regular meetings and progress reports during the preparation)

Programs

  • Thematic Process tackles the water challenges and provides solutions for discussion at the World Water Forum.
  • Political Process provides the opportunity for discussion amongst and with elected officials at all levels (Head of States, Ministers, parliamentarian, Local Authorities, and Basin authorities).
  • Regional Process provides perspectives on water from all regions based on local needs.
  • Fair and Expo provide a space for all stakeholders to showcase their contributions.

History of World Water Forum

History of World Water Forum
Classification Venue Participation Theme and major performance
1st
(1997)		 Marrakesh,
Morocco		 63 countries,
Approx.
500 people		 Vision for Water, Life, and the Environment,
'Marrakesh declaration' adopted
2nd
(2000)		 Hague,
Netherlands		 114 countries,
Approx.
5,700 people		 From Vision to Action
'World Water Vision' announced
3rd
(2003)		 Kyoto / Siga,
Japan		 130 countries,
Approx.
24,000 people		 A Forum with a Difference
Cabinet declaration announced
4th
(2006)		 Mexico City,
Mexico		 150 countries,
Approx.
20,000 people		 Local Actions for a Global Challenge
Minister declaration announced
5th
(2009)		 Istanbul,
Turkey		 190 countries,
Approx.
33,000 people		 Bridging Divides for Water
Appeal by chief of state/minister declaration announced
6th
(2012)		 Marseille,
France		 170 countries,
Approx.
35,000 people		 Time for Solutions
7th
(2015)		 Daegu & Gyeongbuk,
Korea		 168 countries, Appox.
46,000 people 		Water for our future Ministerial declaration announced
8th
(2018)		 Brasilia,
Brazil		 172 countries,
Approx.
110,000 visitors		 (6) Main Themes
  • Climate (Water Security and Climate Change)
  • People (Water, Sanitation and Health)
  • Development (Water for Sustainable Production)
  • Urban (Integrated Urban Water and Waste Management)
  • Ecosystems (Water Quality, Ecosystem Livelihoods and Biodiversity)
  • Finance (Financing for Water Security)
9th
(2022)		 Dakar,
Senegal		 200 countries,
Approx.
8,000 visitors		 Water Security for Peace and Development
10th
(May, 2024)		 Bali,
Indonesia		 (*TBC) Water For Shared Prosperity

Outcome of 7th World Water Forum

Outcome of 7th World Water Forum (2015, Korea)
Title Major Activities Contents
Program
Operation		 Regional Process
  • Coordinating 57 regional program and arranging 197 coordinators
Publishing
White Paper
  • Publishing white paper of Science & Technology process which accumulated past, present and future of water science and technology
Hosting a
meeting between
High level officials
and law makers
  • 70 Lawmakers from 20 Countries (11 in Korea)
  • Nine Heads of state participated including Hungary President Minister and Deputy Minister from 127 countries participated
Session
Participation		 Sharing SWMI,
Science & Technology,
and Know-how
  • Strengthening and disseminating K-water’s advanced technology
Building Bridge
for Global Cooperation
and Network		 Establishing AWC
  • Establishing Asia’s water consultative entity which were majorly led by Asian governments.
Contracting MoU
  • Contracting five MOUs including Singapore PUB, Suez, USACE, etc.
Bilateral Meeting
  • Bilateral meeting with thirteen different countries including Algeria Ministry of Water Resources, Thailand Royal Irrigation Department
Raising
Global Awareness		 Booth Operation
  • Utilized 3D image and AR(Augumented reality) for visitor’s experience
Promotion
of Corporation
  • 20 different broadcasting systems, 142 different newspaper companies interviewed
Ceremony of opening
Memorial Center for
7th World Water Forum
  • Commemorating successful host of 7th World Water Forum

[Global Events] 9th World Water Forum

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