Document for the Regional Process Meeting of 2CM Oct 2023

REGIONAL PROCESSASIA PACIFIC REGION
Co-Coordinators:

WORLD WATER COUNCIL,REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

ASIA-PACIFIC WATER FORUM,
ASIA WATER COUNCIL1OVERVIEW: Objectives of the Regional Process• Specify regional priorities and related tangible local action plans under Forum themes• Provide a regionalized voice and priorities• Develop, analyze, and present case studies and practices related to issues at the local andregional levels• facilitate regional dialogues and cooperation on local/regional water-relatedchallenges and for solutions to those challenges• Catalyze the exchange of experiences, ideas, lessons, and potential solutions among
different regions on common water issues within a region and through a set of interregional dialogues• Drives the political process through policy recommendations, commitments, andsharing of knowledge and experiences from a regional and local perspective
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ASIA PACIFIC Thematic Discussion Framework

Water for
Humans andNature

Water quality improvement
Conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems and …
Safe drinking water for all
Water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for allIntegrated Water Resources Management

Disaster RiskReductionand Management

Integrated flood prevention and management
Drought prevention and management
Application of Eco-DRR in the Water sector
Climate, enhancing sustainability and improving the resilience of …
Early warning systems for all and Emergency response …

Asia-Pacific• Topic• Topic• Topic…

Water Securityand Prosperity

Sound water supply and demand management
Circular economy in the water sector and non-conventional water..
Water for food/agriculture
Water for energy
Water insecurity and development• Topic• Topic• Topic

Africa• Topic• Topic• Topic…

Sustainable
Water Finance

Revisit the existing international water financing architecture
Promote innovative and sustainable funding, financing, and …
Secure and increase funding for basic access to safe water and …
Special schemes and incentives to promote green finance
Secure and Increase funding to prevent and overcome water-crisis …

Americas…

Governance,Cooperationand Hydro-Diplomacy

Enhance international collaboration at all levels
Foster decentralized cooperation
Strengthen cross-sectoral dialogue and cooperation
Ensure active stakeholder involvement and public participation
Develop and enforce transparent and accountable institutions …

• Topic• Topic• Topic…

Knowledge andInnovation

Promote Smart Water Management and technological innovation
Promote innovative organizational approaches
Respect and value indigenous, traditional, and community-based …
Upscale water information systems
Enhance access to education and training on water and 3H …

Mediterranean

Each Region is expected to prioritize 10 topics in linewith the 6 sub-themes and 30 topics of thethematic process.
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10 Topics framework Proposal of Asia-Pacific Regional Process
Topic Framework Proposal

Correspond to the topics of thematic process

1) Smart Water Management: Opportunity andChallenges

1 Water Security and Prosperity(a)sound water supply and demand management, (b) circular economy
in the water sector and non-conventional water resources, (d) water forenergy, and,6. knowledge and Innovation (a) promote Smart Water Management
and technological innovation, (d) upscale water information systems

2) Addressing Water Scarcity in Asia and the Pacific:
Effective Tools for Sustainable Agricultural Water
Management

1. Water Security and Prosperity (c) Water for Agriculture3) Sanitation improvement in Asia and the Pacific

2 Water for Humans and Nature(d) Access to water sanitation and hygiene for all4) Diverse wastewater management challenges and theinnovation

2 Water for Humans and Nature (a) Water quality
improvement

5) The Future of Green Water Infrastructure Harnessing
the Power of Nature

2 Water for Humans and Nature(b) Conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems andbiodiversity and(e) IWRM
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10 Topics framework Proposal of Asia-Pacific Regional Process
Topics framework Proposal

Correspond to the topics of thematic process

6 Basin Management for Disaster Risk Reduction andManagement

3 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management(address whole sub-topics integrated manner)

7 Empowering Youth Leadership in addressing Water
challenges in Asia and the Pacific

4 Governance and hydro diplomacy(d): Ensure active stakeholder involvement and publicparticipation, etc

8 Transboundary Water Cooperation for Sustainable,
Resilient, Inclusive Sound Water cycle from Source to Sea

4 Governance and hydro diplomacy + 2 (v) etc(a),(b), (c) (d)+ 2 (e) IWRM, etc

9 Mobilizing Water Finance for Climate Adaptation andDisaster Risk Management

5 Finance (e) Secure and Increase funding to prevent andovercome water-crisis, water disasters and enhance climateresilience

10 The roles of Culture in solving water challenges

6 Knowledge and innovation(b) & (e)+2 (e)+ 4 (b), etc
5ASIA PACIFIC Thematic Discussion Framework◆ Addressing various water security and water-related SDGs challenges needs comprehensive
approaches and solutions:➢ Leveraging Science, knowledge, andinnovation, improving access to hydrological
data, enhancing water infrastructure➢ Fostering inclusive, transformative water
governance, promoting collaboration among
diverse stakeholders, reducing inequality andpoverty, ensuring gender and social inclusionin water governance, transboundary
cooperation, and➢ Utilizing innovative financing mechanisms➢

Capacity & Talent development

Develop Quality-Oriented
Society and foster sharedprosperity
Inclusive
Sustainability

Science &Technology/
Knowledge &innovation

Resilience

Fulfillment of SDGs

Governance

Asia-Pacific overall andeach 5 Sub-regional
Process discussion
Finance

6ASIA PACIFIC Thematic Discussion Framework◆ Sharing the showcases and best practices of the selected topics,

Asia-Pacific Regional Process aims to identify:(a) the challenges and opportunities in addressing the issues and actions,considering inclusion & equity aspects, including:➢ what has been achieved and what still needs to be done
➢ how we need to elevate political wills, etc(b) Breakthrough, enabling the environment and methodologies, and(c) locally and culturally
practices/Showcases, tools

tailoredSolutions,Pathways,

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ASIA PACIFIC Thematic Discussion Framework
The 10-topic framework proposed by APWF and AWC serves as a strategic guide for thefive sub-regional discussions.

Within each sub-region, an in-depth exploration is anticipated, focusing on (a), (b), and (c).
The aim is to articulate crucial messages and propose action-oriented solutions,specifically towards political leaders.

These proposals are rooted in evidence, lessons learned, and best practices gleaned fromfour key syntheses:(1) science and technologies,(2) effective governance
perspectives,

encompassing

genderandsocialequity(3) finance, and(4) the integration of culture, indigenous knowledge, and innovation.for8

WORKING GROUP STRUCUTRE

9WORKING GROUP STRUCUTRETo ensure cohesive multi-stakeholders
discussion, establish 10 topic frameworks.
Each sub-region will prioritize and discussspecific issues within this framework.

Asia-Pacific Regional
Process Coordinators(APWF & AWC)

Moreover, there will be discussions spanninginter-sub-regionally across AP and at theregional level of the world.
5 Sub-regional
coordinators and theircoordination
supporting members

Each Session organizer/
sub-regional reportcontributing members

Each session organizer/
sub-regional reportcontributing members

Asia-Pacific Regional Process
Experts Panel for overall topic
focus coordination, including
finalizing the Asia-PacificRegional process documents andreports, &draft messages forpolitical leaders)

Each Session organizer/
sub-regional reportcontributing members

10WORKING GROUP STRUCUTRE
Sub-regional coordinators
 Northeast Asia: (lead: JWF, Co-lead: Changjiang Water Resources Commission, China)
Korea Water Forum, UNESCO Multi-sectoral regional office for East Asia

 Southeast Asia (Lead: GWP Southeast Asia, Co-lead: National Organization Committee (NOC) andMinistry of Public Works and Housing (MPWH) coordinated with The Ministry of National Development
Planning/Bappenas-) )KMCRC South Asia (Lead: GWP South Asia, Co-lead: Smart WASH Solutions(Nepal))
IWMI (Supporting agency of GWP SA for the South Asia Sub-regional process in whatever ways appropriate)
Gomal Damaan Area Water Partnership (Pakistan) Central Asia and the Caucasus (Lead: EC-IFAS, *Chair of EC-IFAS, Co-Lead: GWP Central Asia)
 Oceania and Pacific Islands (Lead: Secretariat of Pacific Community, Co-lead: AWP <PICs>)
International Water Centre (Aus & NZ)

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5 Sub-Region of Asia-Pacific Regional Process
5 Sub-regions

Countries

Central Asia andCaucasus Region

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz
Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan

Northeast Asia

China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar,Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor, and Vietnam

Southeast Asia
South Asia

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka

Oceania & PacificIsland Countries

Australasia Sub-Region: Australia, New ZealandPacific Island Countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands,
Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New
Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu
12INTERLINKAGE WITH OTHER PROCESSESInter-regional Process• Mediterranean• Americas• Africa

Asia-Pacific-regional Process

Political Process・Heads of State・Ministerial・Parliamentarian・Local Authorities
・Basin Authorities

Thematic Process
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6 Sub-themes
Water Security and Prosperity
Water for Humans and Nature
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Governance, Cooperation and Hydro
Diplomacy
Sustainable Water Finance
Knowledge and Innovation
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MILESTONE AND ROADMAP
DateJanuary 2023
February 2023
March~ 2023
June 2023
July-August 2023

Asia Pacific Regional Process••••••-Proposed Regional Framework(1st SCM, Kick-off) Introduce the overall process and discuss ways to develop
Call for Interest of Regional Coordinator
Development of the advanced framework
Finalization of Regional Framework
Concept Note Finalization of proposed regions (Asia Pacific, Mediterranean, Americas, Africa)
Sub-Regional Coordinator selection(2nd SCM): Region, Sub-region Topic Description, Session Ideas,Interaction between regions and other processes

October 2023•
Oct-Dec 2023•(in line with theguidance from WWC)•

Thematic Priorities of the AP Region selection by co-coordinators
According to the selected Thematic Priorities, develop Sub-regional water issues with a brief concept noteof each sub-region
Tentative Topics of the Session, Tentative session organizers listJanuary 2024

•Regional Session Plan Finalization~May 2024•

Continuous development of the sessions and deliverables
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MILESTONE AND ROADMAP: Sub-region’s plan
October 2023 Southeast Asia : Southeast Asia Water Security - IWRM Regional Conference (11-12 Oct)
Pacific Island Countries: Pacific Resilient Meeting(11-13 Oct)
Joint meeting with APWF and AWC to follow up on the 2CM and finalize the topic focus, anddiscuss the session plans (between Oct-Nov: TBD)
Novermber •2023
December •2023•Webinar Series by South Asia (TBD)
Northeast Asia: Korea International Water Week (6-9 Dec) (TBD)
Joint meeting among APWF and AWC and their partner organizations (TBD)

Central Asia: “Central Asian sub-regional preparatory Workshop to the 10th World Water Forum”
January-February 2024

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Regional session plan finalization

January 2024

~May 2024 •Online preparatory meeting
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PROPOSED DELIVERABLES from WWC
Each Region is asked to prepare the following in the preparation phase.
• Regional (including Sub-regional process roadmap) roadmap: to guide each region/ subregion, a procedure and plan of work are required to ensure the timely achievement ofessential milestones leading to Bali 2024.
• Regional/ Sub-Regional process prep meeting(s): To mobilize and galvanize thestakeholders in each region/sub-region and develop plans and roadmap with them.

• Regional (including Sub-regional reports) Reports: A draft of each Regional Report will be
prepared, and its final draft is asked to be presented during the Forum. It is expected toprovide inputs into the other processes of the Forum. The Regional report will include theresults of the Sub-regional processes.
• Regional Process Showcase: To share local water solutions and tangible outcomes of theregional water projects and studies.
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DELIVERABLES of AP Regional Process (Expected outcomes)

Asia-PacificRegional
Process
ReportFlagshipReportCollection ofShowcase & bestpractices in linewith each theme

includes 5 sub-regional process reports✓ The insights and recommendations from the discussions during the regional process✓ Highlighting each sub-region and region’s challenges and proposing approaches and actions✓ Providing a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the water-related challenges andopportunities in the region
Supplement document of Asia-Pacific Regional Process Report.
For instance, “Policy paper- Incorporating Sociocultural Dimensions in Water Resources
Management: Policies, Practices, and Challenges”· It covered the showcases and best practices introduced in the Regional Process Report,Sessions, and the showcases
17Mission in each Break-out Table

1. 10 topics focus proposal Review:
2. Tentative topic priorities of each 5 sub-regions (select 2topics from the 10 topic proposals- if necessary, proposethe others)

3. Tentative 1 cross-cutting topic priority with other subregions of the Asia-Pacific/ the overall Asia and the Pacific
4.Topic interest in organizing inter-regional sessions (1-2topic(s) and regions (Mediterranean, Africa, and Americas)
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Mission in each Break-out Table
1) Once each sub-region (table) selected 1-2 priority topics of the 10 topics proposals,
Please discuss:
2) Up to 3 major gaps that need to be bridged in order to achieve related SDGs;
3) Up to 3 bullet points of the key hurdles that need to be overcome to advance the accelerated deploymentof solutions.
And in terms of the following 4 key interlinked and interactive elements in our region:
1. Science and technology: innovation in technological solutions, expertise, education and talents, digital
infrastructure, and AI-enabled solutions;
2. Governance (including gender and social equity aspects): laws and regulations, transparent andaccountability, transboundary water governance models;
3. Finance: innovation in finance and business model, expertise and capacity, cooperation and partnership;and4. Culture: indigenous knowledge, local wisdom, people and philosophy, local innovation
Please provides:4) Up to 3 best practice cases that have made the case to achieve impacts and5) Up to 3 recommendations of actions and solutions to scale impacts with collaboration and partnership,
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locally, nationally, and across the regions.

Introduction of Sub-regional Coordinators in the Room(Lead) Japan Water Forum(Co-lead) Changjiang Water Resources Commission (Agency of MWR)
North East Asia (Coordination supporting member) Korea Water Forum(Coordination supporting member) UNESCO Multi-Sectoral Office for East Asia(Lead) GWP Southeast Asia
(Co-lead) The NOC and MPWH coordinated with The Ministry of National Development
Southeast Asia Planning/BAPPENASIntroductionof each Sub-regional Coordinator(Coordination supporting member) KMCRC(Lead) GWP South Asia
(Co-lead) Smart WASH Solutions (Nepal)(Coordination supporting member) IWMI <support GWP SA’s coordination of the SouthSouth Asia
Asia sub-regional process in whatever ways appropriate>
Gomal Damaan Area Water Partnership(GDAWP)(Lead) Chair of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea(IFAS)
Central Asia
(Co-lead) GWP Central Asia
Pacific Islands & (Lead) Secretariat of Pacific Community (PICs)(Co-lead) AWP (PICs)
Oceania(Coordination supporting member) International WaterCentre (Aus & NZ)

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Mission

5 Review tentative Political messages from the AsiaPacific Regional Process (PDF)

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