At WWF Bali, Indonesia calls out the importance of sustainable water management in facing the challenges of climate change
Bali – Indonesia, as the host of the 10th World Water Forum (WWF), calls on all WWF delegation participants and stakeholders regarding the importance of sustainable water management, especially in facing current climate change problems.
President Jokowi emphasized three basic principles of water for shared prosperity. First, avoid competition and encourage equality. Second, prioritizing inclusive cooperation, including the use of innovative technology and financing. Lastly is supporting peace and shared prosperity. These three things can only be realized through collaboration.
“The 2024 World Water Forum must be a momentum for various countries in the world to revitalize real action and joint commitment with various knowledge, encourage innovative solutions, and realize integrated water resources (SDA) management.” said President Jokowi
This is also relevant to the statement of a researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency, Budi Heru Sentoso, who is also on the National Committee for UNESCO – Intergovernmental Hydrological Program (IHP) which reports on UN World Water Development 2024.
“Water for Prosperity and Peace delivers the Intergovernmental Hydrological Program (IHP-IX) focusing on four tasks. Firstly increasing scientific understanding of water, secondly strengthening water capacity and governance. “Third, there is fostering collaboration and partnerships and finally increasing public awareness,” said Budi.
Budi stated that the World Water Forum was a good momentum for BRIN, for example it could become a forum for collaborating on research on a global scale and discussing innovation to expand various water issues.
“In the World Water Forum 2024 activities, thousands of participants attended from all over the world from various backgrounds, including participants with research and innovation backgrounds. “In this World Water Forum, BRIN met with parties related to research and innovation both at home and abroad to expand research and innovation partnerships,” said Budi.
He also conveyed the importance of collaboration with parties related to the sustainability of water resources. “We need collaboration in the areas of planning and decision-making for water infrastructure and promoting sustainable water use,” he said.
He invited various necessary parties to become active participants in water-related disaster response activities. “BRIN can help make us all aware of the importance of saving water and maintaining water conservation in Indonesia,” concluded Budi.
At the 10th WWF, it was released at the end of the 10th World Water Forum ministerial meeting which was attended by 106 countries and 27 international organizations.
The Minister of PUPR, Basuki Hadimuljono, explained that in the declaration, Indonesia as the host of the World Water Forum carries three main priorities:
First, the establishment of a Center of Excellence for water and climate security in order to develop the capacity for knowledge, sharing, and utilization of superior facilities.
“As an archipelagic country, Indonesia must be at the forefront of encouraging innovation in water and sanitation management. “The Center of Excellence is not only for Indonesian citizens but also for South South countries or perhaps Asia Pacific,” said Minister Basuki.
Second, raising the issue of managing Water Resources (SDA) in an integrated manner and on small islands.
Even though it is surrounded by vast waters, Indonesia is considered to still need a good water management system to overcome the challenges of clean water quality and availability.
Third, proposing World Lake Day.
This is because lakes are a source of water supply that supports humans and also has social and economic functions for society.
The commemoration of World Lakes Day is not symbolic but is one of the main keys to preserving world lakes.
“We have to protect it to protect its life. “That’s the purpose of commemorating World Lakes Day,” added Minister Basuki.
Apart from the Minister’s declaration, Minister Basuki continued, one of the achievements at this international forum was Indonesia’s success in compiling a list of water-related projects which were the mainstay of various countries.
