IHE Delft at 10th World Water Forum

SE37 Promoting the Values of the Subak System for Sustainable Water and Heritage Management (see SE37 List of side events - Google Drive)

This side event brought together diverse stakeholders to discuss the socio-cultural and hydrological aspects of the Subak system. Participants examined challenges and opportunities for sustainable development, using the "value case methodology" at Subak Sembung Peguyangan and Subak Delod Sema Sading. The session summarizes these discussions and outlines commitments for future engagements. An IHE Delft representative will join this session on The concept of water heritage and its relevance to water management and heritage protection.

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In cooperation with Delft University of Technology / UNESCO Chair Water, Ports and Historic Cities

T1E1: Creating water justice through fair allocation and water rights for sustainable development by Leon Hermans, Jonatan Madrigal, Joyeeta Gupta and Guy Alaerts

By 2050, nearly 60% of the world will face severe water stress due to demographic growth, economic demand, watershed deterioration, and climate change. This session will explore fair water allocation and water rights, emphasizing collaborative efforts to balance economic growth, environmental sustainability, and equitable water distribution through legal, institutional, and technological measures.

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Download the flyer: Institutional perspectives on water allocation and rights 

In partnership with: GWP China and the China Institute of Water Resources & Hydropower Research (IWHR).

T4E1: Transparent and accountable public participation for water management: where do we stand in international law? by Susanne Schmeier

At the 2023 UN Water Conference, calls were made for inclusive water governance and effective stakeholder engagement. Public participation in water management improves decision quality, accountability, and transparency. The session will address trends and challenges in involving non-state actors, aiming to enhance public participation in water governance at all scales, with expected outcomes including key messages and top-level recommendations.

In partnership with: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

Extreme water events and Indigenous peoples – how ancestral knowledge can support climate adaptation measures

SD-WISHEES* is hosting a workshop to create awareness about the link between extreme water events and the effects on our cultural heritage.

Join the discussion, along with presenters from UNESCO and indigenous leaders from Nepal and Canada to share stories about challenges and cultural knowledge. Registration is free on this link: RSVP

*SD-WISHEES is a EC-funded programme to Support and Develop Widening Strategies to tackle Hydroclimatic Extreme Events: Impacts and Sustainable solutions for cultural heritage.

IHE Delft rector Eddy Moors to present video Drought protection: Ancient technique to mitigate shifting sands documented for future generations | IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (un-ihe.org)

T6E3: INCREASING SMART ACCESS TO WATER-RELATED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

As a member of the Bali Coalition to be launched at the World Water Forum 2024, IHE Delft's Rector Eddy Moors will speak on the Global Water Education Network (GWEN).

T4E3: Protecting the rights of women, children and marginalized groups by Susanne Schmeier

This session addresses water and sanitation challenges for women, children, and marginalized groups. Structured around 10 tables, each focusing on topics like disaster risk reduction, corruption, sextortion, weaponization of water, and disabilities. Discussions aim to generate practical solutions for advocacy and implementation, ensuring grassroots voices are included. Outcomes include actionable suggestions for protecting rights.

Organised in partnership with: Water Integrity Network

As part of the political process, IHE Delft Rector Eddy Moors will give an intervention speech during the Ministerial Segment on the importance of capacity development.

 

Special dialogue on river civilisations of Yangtze culture.

The IHE Delft Institute for Water Education is hosting a session to advance financing for water projects, emphasizing commercial funding to achieve SDG 6. Participants will share experiences in securing private funding, aiming to establish a Centre of Practice for knowledge exchange. The session will address risk assessment challenges and foster collaborative efforts for sustainable financing.

Coordinated by Tamara Grujic, Eddy Moors and Jacqueline Barendse

Onewater’s & IHE Delft World Water Forum Pub Quiz is an engaging, interactive event designed to facilitate networking, learning, and collaboration among water professionals, with a special emphasis on involving young professionals and students. Set in the vibrant locale of Bali, this event aims to replicate the success of a similar quiz held during World Water Week in Stockholm, which attracted over 300 participants and received outstanding feedback.

Co-convened with IHE Delft, Asian Development Bank and Water Youth Network, and with support from Evodrop, with challenging questions, fabulous prizes, and opportunities to network with other WWF attendees.

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T4E2: Legal, institutional and policy pathways for strengthening water governance in the face of contemporary challenges by Susanne Schmeier

The session addresses legal and governance challenges in the water sector, focusing on adaptability to climate change, equitable water allocation, balancing environmental and developmental needs, integrating land and water laws, and tackling corruption. Participants will discuss innovative solutions and responsible governance practices, with outcomes informing policymakers and contributing to the Global Dialogue on Water Tenure.

In partnership with: International Association for Water Law, Water Research Commission, FAO

IHE Delft Rector Eddy Moors will speak at panel discussion on transboundary water governance and management titled "CIC Plata: 57 years of transboundary water cooperation: Achievements & Challenges." The session is organised by the Brazilian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.

The programme:

• Mr. Eddy Moors – The importance of transboundary water cooperation / CIC Plata history / The CIC as an example of cooperation in a world facing so many conflicts 
• Mr. Carlos Ortuño Yáñez - The transboundary diagnosis and the programme of strategic actions (SAP) 
• Mrs. Claudia Ferreira Lima - PPM Plata and The Brazilian strategy for the CIC
• Mr. Franz Rojas – The new CIC Project 
• Mr. David Fariña - The contemporary challenges 
• Mr. Carlos Ortuño Yáñez - Reading the CIC Letter 
• Q&A
• Mr. Carlos Ortuño Yáñez - Keynotes and wrap up

T6A2: Strengthening the capacities of institutions, professionals and stakeholders of water resources management and utilisation on Global Water Education Network (GWEN) by Eddy Moors

The 2023 UN World Water Development Report stressed that, in order to achieve water-related SDGs, efforts must at least quadruple.This session will advocate that part of these additional efforts should focus on building the capacities of institutions managing water. It will present the interest to analyze the existing demand and offer in training and the benefits to develop training programs to improve the technical and managerial skills of professionals and stakeholders of water management. IHE Delft Rector Eddy Moors will speak on the Global Water Education Network (GWEN). 

In partnership with: UNESCO, SIWI, CAPNet

Location: WWC: AMPHITHEATRE

The IHE Delft Institute for Water Education is hosting a session to advance financing for water projects, emphasizing commercial funding to achieve SDG 6. Participants will share experiences in securing private funding, aiming to establish a Centre of Practice for knowledge exchange. The session will address risk assessment challenges and foster collaborative efforts for sustainable financing.

Coordinated by Tamara Grujic, Eddy Moors and Jacqueline Barendse

The first Future is Now event was first held in New York during the UN2023 Water Conference. This is a youth-led dialogue for and by young people in the water sector.

Due to limited space, you may register with a maximum of 2 attendees per organization for one or more parts of the programme.

Session 1:          13.00 – 14.30: Wavemakers United, The Water Agency and the World Youth Parliament for Water. Kick off Wave Indonesia, winners Bali Raincraft Challenge, Register here

Session 2:          14.30 – 15.30: IGRAC - Storytelling that drives action - Register here

Session 3:          15.40 – 17.05: IHE Delft - Lobbying empowerment workshop - Register here

Session 4:          17.05 – 17.30: Wetskills Awarding and 1MAP - Register here

Coordinated by Tamara Grujic and Eddy Moors

In collaboration with IHE Delft, IGRAC, Nuffic, The Water Agency, The World Youth Parliament for Water, Deltares, and SDA Muda

T6B3: TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE FOR THE FUTURE WATER-SMART SOCIETY: LINKING SCIENCE, POLICY AND ACTION | 10th World Water Forum 2024

IHE Delft Rector Eddy Moors will participate in this session.

T6B: SYNTHESIS SESSION - INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL APPROACHES | 10th World Water Forum 2024

The three sessions convened under topic 6B ‘innovative organisational approaches’ include a diverse array of organisations, case studies, and framings of ‘innovation’ and what it means for SDG6 and beyond. The intention of the 6B Synthesis Session is to formalise these learnings and collective ambitions into a set of recommendations and commitments, that will enable participating organisations to advance progress towards innovative approaches beyond the Water Forum. In this synthesis session, we will bring together the insights gained from the three T6B events focusing on organizational change.

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T6E: SYNTHESIS SESSION - ENHANCED ACCESS TO EDUCATION & TRAINING ON WATER (INCL. HYDROLOGY - HYDROMETEOROLOGY - HYDROGEOLOGY) & NEW CONCEPTS | 10th World Water Forum 2024

This is a Synthesis session by the Bali Coalition, which is being launched at the World Water Forum 2024. This session will focus on education in hydrology, hydrometeorology and hydrogeology.