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ASEAN Water Dialogue Conference: AWDC 2013

ASEAN Water Dialogue Conference: AWDC 2013. 25-27 September 2013 Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand Information Paper 14 th Meeting of AWGWRM 16-17 June 2014, Siem Reap, Cambodia. AWDC 2013 25-27 Sep 2013. Funded by Govt. of Thailand

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ASEAN Water Dialogue Conference: AWDC 2013

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  1. ASEAN Water Dialogue Conference: AWDC 2013 25-27 September 2013 Bangkok, Thailand Thailand Information Paper 14thMeeting of AWGWRM 16-17 June 2014, Siem Reap, Cambodia

  2. AWDC 2013 25-27 Sep 2013 • Funded by Govt. of Thailand • Attended by 10 AMS and representatives from ESCAP, UNDP, UN-HABITAT, UNISDR-Asia, UNESCO, FAO-RAP, ADB, IUCN, KWF, AIT, IWMI, AusAID, SEAYEN, etc. • Approx. 500 attendants • With half-day Excursion Thailand Information Paper 14thMeeting of AWGWRM 16-17 June 2014, Siem Reap, Cambodia

  3. AWDC 2013 25-27 Sep 2013 • Objectives and Goals: • Providing and open forum to discuss national • and regional water security interests, • mandates, critical issues, implementation • challenges in ASEAN context • Realization of a clear leadership and • commitment by AMS while spearheading a • wider Asia-Pacific Regional efforts to address • critical water-related issues in the region Thailand Information Paper 14thMeeting of AWGWRM 16-17 June 2014, Siem Reap, Cambodia

  4. AWDC 2013 25-27 Sep 2013 • Specific Agenda: • Identify issues and problems in promoting • water security while protecting water resources • Recommend ways and means to address implementation • challenges and enhance cooperation • Engage ASEAN youth and students in sustainable water • management • Raise awareness on the growing water-related problems • Encourage participation by international partners in • cooperation projects and initiatives Thailand Information Paper 14thMeeting of AWGWRM 16-17 June 2014, Siem Reap, Cambodia

  5. AWDC 2013 25-27 Sep 2013 • Discussion covered: • Water Supply, Hygiene and Sanitation • Water for Ensuring Food Security • Green Economy Practices under • Water Stress • Water Risk and Resilience: • Ecosystem Services • Water Risk and Resilience: • Water-related Hazards Thailand Information Paper 14thMeeting of AWGWRM 16-17 June 2014, Siem Reap, Cambodia

  6. AWDC 2013 25-27 Sep 2013 • Recommendations: • Raise the profile of water security on the political and • developmental agendas of national governments in ASEAN • Encourage investment in and increase collaboration on water • management technologies and governance • Harmonize global and regional initiatives that pertain to water • Include water in regional security policy and cooperation • Promote ASEAN youth engagement in water security efforts • and enhance youth capacity • Address the emerging water crisis through a post-2012 • climate agreement Thailand Information Paper 14thMeeting of AWGWRM 16-17 June 2014, Siem Reap, Cambodia

  7. AWDC 2013 25-27 Sep 2013 For presentations, country reports, and photos, please go to: http://division.dwr.go.th/awdc2013/ The Meeting may wish to note the above information Thank you Thailand Information Paper 14thMeeting of AWGWRM 16-17 June 2014, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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