Jakarta – International Relations Expert from Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Teuku Rezasyah, said that the 10th World Water Forum which was held in Bali was proof of the world’s trust in Indonesia. Moreover, this forum was attended by countries from various parts of the world.
“This forum received serious attention from the heads of state who attended. Water is very important for life today,” said Rezasyah in a dialogue on Elshinta radio, Saturday (18/05/2024).
According to Rezasyah, the water theme is very strategic for Indonesia as host of the 10th WWF. Moreover, almost 70 percent of the territory in Indonesia is water area which of course really requires special attention from the government. Apart from that, the themes raised in this forum are very good, for example the issue of water for collective prosperity.
“This event is also very good at the end of President Jokowi’s administration. So it is very natural that it received a warm welcome from countries from abroad,” said Rezasyah.
Rezasyah added that the impact of Indonesia’s leadership at the 10th WWF event will have a positive impact on Indonesia in the international arena, namely that this forum will produce agreements regarding the management of water management in the future, such as energy sources. The WWF Forum is certain to have a positive impact on Indonesia because it is possible that there will be many negotiations between participating countries regarding water utilization governance.
“Apart from that, this event is also certain to have an impact on tourism in Bali. This is because this event was attended by heads of state, parliamentary representatives from the countries present, as well as scientists who of course provided input on water use management,” he explained.
Rezasyah assessed that the 10th World Water Forum could produce important and concrete agreements to safeguard the sustainability of water and the global environment. The Indonesian government can receive input from participating countries in managing water governance so that it is more beneficial for the lives of the wider community, especially since water issues are included in the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs category.
“Of course Indonesia will have a more important role in the future in water management, such as for the use of dams, reservoirs or irrigation,” said Rezasyah.
