Daily Bulletin “From Japan to Bali”
Key Messages from Japanese Stakeholders
10th World Water Forum - Water for Shared Prosperity

JAPAN WATER FORUM
20 May 2024 - Bali, Indonesia

Basin-Wide Flood Reduction in Tomoe River
NAMBA Takashi, Mayor of Shizuoka City• Catchment-wide flood risk management approach
was implemented after 1974 floods.
• Empathy and social co-creation are important toachieve common goals.
• Cooperation between the public and private sector toinstall temporary storage everywhere possible.
• Heritage is passed on to the next generations also
through a flood control museum.
• Effective solutions were found, as 2022 were heavier than in 1974, but damage was much less.

❸ Recovery Funding to Cope with Water Crises,
Water Disasters and for Climate Resilience❶ Status of Early Warnings for All Initiative
The EW4All Initiative, initiated by the United Nations
Secretary-General, envisions universal coverage by an
Early Warning System for all people by the end of 2027.
The panel fostered discussions surrounding the obstacles, opportunities, and solutions related to the implementation of the initiative in diverse geographical contexts across the globe.

KOYARI Takashi, Parliamentary Vice Ministerof Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism• Both infrastructure and early warning systems areimportant to increase resilience against disasters.
• Updated flood hazard maps are published for citizens to be better informed of potential risks.
• Adapted policies consider the maximum projected
impact of climate change.
• Accurate forecasts are important for evacuationplans that are essential for community safety.
• Kumamoto Initiative underscores Japan’s commitment for water security and disaster resilience.

HIROKI Kenzo, Coordinator of the High-levelExperts and Leaders Panel on Water and Disasters (HELP)• Targeted early warning is crucial to bridge the gap
between information dissemination and action.
• Best practices are powerful tools to persuade decision-makers to invest in disaster risk reduction.
• Synergy between EW4All and the Global Water Information System (GWIS) to work in tandem.

Developing countries face various difficulties for quickand quality recovery in the aftermath of disasters. The
session looked at innovative means of recovery financing and procedures.

Disaster Recovery Finance System in Japanto Achieve Rapid Recovery of Public Infrastructure
TSUKAHARA Kenichi, Professor at Kyushu
University• Generous funding. Central government covers 98%of costs, as local authorities do not have the means.
• Quick funding to start reconstruction immediately.
The next disaster may be coming soon.
• Better reconstruction. Funding not only for reconstruction but also to build back better.

Leveraging and Enhancing Access to International Recourses for Recovery Funding toCope with Water Crises, Water Disasters andfor Climate Resilience
WILSON Geoffrey, Senior Water Resources
Specialist at the Asian Development Bank(ADB)• Quick fund. The Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fundprovides quick disbursing Japan-funded grants.
• Contingent disaster financing is a financing option
under ADB’s policy-based lending policy.
• Appropriate instruments were developed by ADB tocover all aspects.

❷ Community-Based Participation: Combining
Innovative Technologies and Approaches with
Local Wisdom

While water offers many opportunities for the sharedprosperity of people and societies, too much water canlead to floods. This session focused on the initiatives
taken to integrate stakeholders, combining innovativetechnologies and approaches with local wisdom, codeveloping actions and holistic strategies, and implementing them.

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