Monthly Report Global Water Partnership July 2015 Table of … · 2016-10-11 · Global Water Partnership (GWP), Global Secretariat, Drottninggatan 33, SE-111 51 Stockholm, Sweden

Monthly Report Global Water Partnership

July 2015 (note: Special Edition NewsFlow in August, not featured here)

Table of contents

GWP Global ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 GWP Regions .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 CARIBBEAN ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

CENTRAL AFRICA ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

CENTRAL AMERICA .................................................................................................................................................... 13 CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE .................................................................................................................................. 15 CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS .................................................................................................................................... 21 CHINA ..................................................................................................................................................................... 43

EASTERN AFRICA ....................................................................................................................................................... 44

MEDITERRANEAN ...................................................................................................................................................... 56 SOUTHERN AFRICA .................................................................................................................................................... 57 SOUTH AMERICA ....................................................................................................................................................... 69

SOUTH ASIA ............................................................................................................................................................. 72

SOUTHEAST ASIA ...................................................................................................................................................... 90 WEST AFRICA ........................................................................................................................................................... 92

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GLOBAL

Monthly report June and July 2015

WACDEP Global and Deltas

JUNE

1. UNFCCC SB42 Climate change conference

List of activities:

GWP Side Event on ‘Country Support for Water Security and Agriculture in NAPs and Climate Finance’ on Tuesday, 9 June 2015

GWP exhibit booth – week 2 of the conference

Various side meetings with partners also present at the conference

Follow negotiations on NAP, AC, NWP, L&D, climate finance

Attend side events relevant for GWP in relation to the above topics

The forty-second sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 42) and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 42), as well as the June session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP2-9) were held from 1-11 June 2015 in Bonn, Germany. UNFCCC parties gathered in the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, halfway along the road to the Paris Climate Change Conference in December 2015, where they are expected to adopt a new legally-binding agreement. The most important objective of the Bonn conference was to begin substantive negotiations on the Geneva negotiating text.

GWP followed the outcomes of the negotiations in relation to different work streams and working groups under the UNFCCC, such as the National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), the Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss and Damage (L&D), the Adaptation Committee (AC), the Nairobi Work Programme (NWP) and climate finance, in particular the up-coming operationalization of the Green Climate Fund (GCF)

GWP organized a side event on ‘County Support for Water Security and Agriculture in National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Climate Finance’ in joint cooperation with FAO, UNDP and a country representative from Malawi. An article summarizing key messages and outcomes from the event, can be found on GWP website: http://www.gwp.org/en/gwp-in-action/News-and-Activities/Supporting-national-adaptation-plans-and-climate-finance/.

GWP was invited by the COP 20 Peru Presidency and COP 21 French Presidency to discuss the potential for GWP to make a commitment for the upcoming COP21, in relation to water and climate change adaptation for the resilience action area of the Lima Paris Action Agenda (LPAA). The LPAA aims to catalyze action on climate change by State and non-State actors, to contribute to the objective of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, to further increase ambition before 2020 and to support the 2015 agreement.

During the conference, GWP had side meetings with other organisations working on developing supplementary guidelines to the UNFCCC Technical Guidelines for NAPs (such as GWP’s water

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supplement, FAO’s on agriculture, Conservation International on Ecosystems). Discussions were held on how the Water Supplement – which is currently the most developed supplement – can feed into and be linked to the other supplements.

A meeting also took place with the Technical Working Group for the NAP integration framework,

including representatives from UNFCCC, FAO, CI, BirdLife International, in addition to GWP. The

meeting followed up on discussions that took place in the NAP Expo in Bonn, April 2015.

During the two first day of the week, GWP had support from a UNFCCC volunteer for standing in the booth and providing support during the GWP side event.

Links:

Geneva negotiating text: http://unfccc.int/documentation/documents/advanced_search/items/6911.php?priref=600008407#beg

GWP News: http://www.gwp.org/en/gwp-in-action/News-and-Activities/Supporting-national-adaptation-plans-and-climate-finance/

Lima-Paris Action Agenda: http://www.cop20.pe/en/18732/comunicado-sobre-la-agenda-de-accion-lima-paris/

2. Interview for SciDev.Net GWP was interviewed for an article on ‘Saving Pacific islands’ water resources’ for SciDev.Net, in relation to water, sanitation and the impacts from climate change, linking to the UNICEF-GWP collaboration on WASH climate resilient development.

Links: Article: http://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/water/news/saving-pacific-islands-water-resources.html

JULY

3. NWP July eUpdate In relation to the GWP side event organised in Bonn for the June Climate change conference, GWP was asked to contribute to the Nairobi Work Programme July eUpdate with a feature of the event.

Available through the NWP July eUpdate (no link) linking to the GWP news update:

http://www.gwp.org/en/gwp-in-action/News-and-Activities/Supporting-national-adaptation-plans-and-climate-finance/

1. UNFCCC LEG Regional Training workshop on NAPs GWP was invited to contribute to a regional training workshop on National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) for Anglophone North and West African countries, taking place between 27-31 July 2015 in Cairo, Egypt. The workshop is one of many organised by the UNFCCC Least Developed Coutry Expert Group

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GWP contribution to the workshop through the Advisory Group as well as with a presentation on ’Identifying and appraising adaptation options for water’ in adaptation planning.

LINK

Workshop information: http://unfccc.int/adaptation/groups_committees/ldc_expert_group/items/9065.php

WACDEP Africa:

GWP side event on ‘Country Support for Water Security and Agriculture in NAPs and Climate Finance’ during Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany featured on UNFCCC NWP eUpdate (http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=97214933-5998-444e-aaf7-e3bb0d110b26&c=2e6e9560-6ff4-11e4-a4fd-d4ae52a6892e&ch=2f97d320-6ff4-11e4-a536-d4ae52a6892e)

WACDEP Africa attended the UNFCCC LEG regional training workshop on national adaptation plans for Anglophone North and West African countries, to take palace in Cairo, Egypt, 27–31 July 2015 (http://unfccc.int/adaptation/groups_committees/ldc_expert_group/items/9065.php)

GWP Regions

CARIBBEAN

Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) Monthly Report for July 2015

Activities

GWP-C Takes an Active Role in First-Ever IWRM Research Symposium in Trinidad The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) of Trinidad and Tobago together with the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources Management took a proactive approach to sharing knowledge on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) by hosting the first-ever Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Research Symposium in Trinidad on July 15th and 16th, 2015.

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The IWRM Symposium held under the theme “Promoting Integration through Meaningful Collaboration” attracted over two hundred (200) participants with keen interests in the water sector and sustainable development. The Symposium featured several presentations by water experts, practitioners and organisations from across Trinidad and Tobago to discuss and share various issues and solutions within the water sectors.

Presentations were delivered under key themes such as:

- Hydrology and Meteorology - Water and the Environment - Implementation of the IWRM Policy for Trinidad and Tobago - Water and Land - Water Quality, Health and Supply - Water, Society and Governance - Partnering for IWRM

Given the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean’s (GWP-C’s) key objective to help foster IWRM in the Caribbean, GWP-C was pleased to support the IWRM Symposium initiative by its partner, WASA. At the IWRM Symposium, the GWP-C was among a few environmental organisations that contributed to the event with an exhibition booth. The GWP-C’s booth focused on the promotion of best practices in Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) where it had the opportunity to display its newly modified RWH model. Also displayed in the GWP-C RWH booth were two (2) new technical posters on RWH which were developed by Ms. Lena Dempewolf, Programme Officer of the GWP-C Water, Climate and Development Programme (WACDEP) and Dr. Natalie Boodram, Programme Manager of the GWP-C WACDEP.

Cross-section of the over two hundred (200) participants at the first-ever IWRM Research Symposium in Trinidad.

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One of the posters featured the collaboration between GWP-C and its partner, the National

Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST) to roll out a RWH

programme for rural communities in Trinidad. While the other poster featured technological

advances that have come about through this programme in Trinidad, such as the design and use

of an additional filtration basket on

the top of storage tanks. The display was well-received at the IWRM Symposium with the Honourable Ministers of the Environment and Water Resources Senator Ganga Singh being among the many participants at the Forum to visit the exhibition booth and learn about the work GWP-C has been spearheading in RWH in Trinidad and the region. Minister Ganga Singh who was one of the distinguished speakers at the opening of the IWRM Symposium, commended WASA and its Water

Resources Agency (WRA) for having the vision to put on the a knowledge sharing event such as this and also acknowledged the various stakeholders and agencies that were supporting partnering for an IWRM approach in Trinidad.

Dr. Natalie Boodram, Programme Manager of the GWP-C WACDEP is seen here sharing knowledge on RWH with Senator the Honourable Ganga Singh, Minister of the Environment and Water Resources as he toured the

exhibition area at the IWRM Research Symposium in Trinidad.

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Ms. Patricia Shako, GWP-C’s Regional Coordinator was also one of the distinguished speakers at the opening of the IWRM Symposium. In her address to the over 200 stakeholders present at the Symposium, she stressed the importance of IWRM as the approach to better water resources management and reinforced GWP-C’s role and work in collaborating with its partners on initiatives such as the IWRM Symposium to help build a more water secure region. She also pointed out the critical importance of stakeholder participation to the success of IWRM. Both Mr. Gerard Yorke, WASA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Mr. Rajindra Gosine, Head of the WRA of WASA who also spoke at the opening of the Symposium both stressed the same. Stating that stakeholders at all levels play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of IWRM and that the Symposium would help to stimulate further research on Trinidad and Tobago’s water resources.

Key to the Symposium were panel discussions led by Dr. Boodram, Programme Manager of the GWP-C WACDEP on “Challenges Facing the Water Sector and Implementing the National IWRM Policy” and “Partnering for IWRM.” During these panel discussions, various participants were able to voice their opinions and provide recommendations for the implementation of IWRM through the National IWRM policy of Trinidad and Tobago that has not been enforced.

Additionally, various non-governmental organisations (NGOs) were given a platform to showcase the work they have been doing to contribute to the IWRM process in Trinidad and Tobago.

Seen here are speakers at the opening ceremony of the IWRM Symposium. From left to right: (1) Senator the Honourable Ganga Singh, Minister of the Environment and Water Resources (2) Ms. Patricia Shako,

Regional Coordinator of the GWP-C (3) Mr. Gerard Yorke, Chief Executive Officer of WASA and (4) Mr. Rajindra Gosine, Head of the WRA.

Dr. Natalie Boodram, Programme Manager of the GWP-C WACDEP is seen here leading one of the panel discussions at the IWRM Symposium.

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The GWP-C also contributed to the IWRM Symposium with a RWH presentation which featured the premiere of its new RWH video entitled “Partnering to Re-establish a Rainwater Harvesting Culture in the Caribbean.” The participants at the IWRM Symposium were the first to publicly view the video which is a GWP-C knowledge product based on a Caribbean RWH Knowledge Exchange Forum which took place in October 2014 in St. Lucia. The RWH Forum was a collaboration between the GWP-C under its WACDEP in collaboration with the Environmental Health and Sustainable Development Department of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Amazon Project, the GEF International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network (IW: LEARN) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) through the Caribbean Aqua-Terrestrial Solutions Programme (CATS). Watch the GWP-C RWH video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svd5ZLQVLkE. The GWP-C remains committed to working with its partners and other organisations with an interest in water sustainability to help foster IWRM in the Caribbean. In the Media News of the IWRM Research Symposium appeared on local television stations and newspapers. Below is an article that was published about the Symposium in one of Trinidad and Tobago’s leading dailies in which GWP-C is referenced: http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20150715/news/ganga-challenges-rowley-to-debate.

New Resources

GWP-C Launches New Resources in its Partnering Efforts to Re-establish a Rainwater Harvesting Culture in the Caribbean

One of the areas of advocacy that

the Global Water Partnership-

Caribbean (GWP-C) promotes is

Rainwater Harvesting (RWH).

GWP-C advocates for safe RWH

practices as a means of water

augmentation, especially in light

of climate related scenarios

predicted for the Caribbean.

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In light of its continued efforts to share knowledge on RWH best practices in the Caribbean,

following its participation in the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Symposium

in Trinidad, the GWP-C released a series of new RWH resources which can be found in its

updated online Caribbean Rainwater Harvesting Toolbox which carries a new web address:

www.caribbeanrainwaterharvestingtoolbox.com.

With support from Mr. Martin Löfgren, Senior Web Communications and I.T. Strategy Officer at

the Global Water Partnership (GWP) Organisation in Stockholm, GWP-C was able to give its

existing Caribbean RWH Toolbox a new name and update it with new knowledge products.

Most of these new resources within the RWH Toolbox are the outputs of a RWH Knowledge

Network Forum held in October 2014 in St. Lucia. The Forum was put on by GWP-C in

partnership with GEF International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network, GEF

Amazon Project Caribbean Aqua-Terrestrial Solutions (CATS) funded by the German Federal

Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für

Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the Environmental Health and Sustainable

Development Department and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).

Some of the new knowledge products now available in the RWH Toolbox include:

A Video – “Partnering to Re-establish a Rainwater Harvesting Culture in the Caribbean”

Download Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svd5ZLQVLkE

A Report on the Caribbean RWH Knowledge Network Forum

New web address for GWP-C’s RWH Toolbox: www.caribbeanrainwaterharvestingtoolbox.com

New GWP-C RWH Video

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Download Link:

http://www.caribbeanrainwaterharvestingtoolbox.com/Media/Print/Final%20RWH%20

Rapporteurs%20Report.pdf

Presentations from the RWH Knowledge Network Forum

Download Link: http://www.caribbeanrainwaterharvestingtoolbox.com/meetings.htm

GWP-C has also updated its existing Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) travelling demonstration

model. The first version was done in partnership with the Caribbean Environmental Health

Institute (CEHI) now subsumed under the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in 2010.

The updated version of the RWH Model has been designed and built by GWP-C in partnership

with CARPHA, the Water Resources Authority (WRA) of Jamaica (WRA), and the National

Institute for Higher Education, Research Science and Technology (NIHERST) of Trinidad and

Tobago (NIHERST). Click on this link for details on the new model:

http://www.caribbeanrainwaterharvestingtoolbox.com/demos.htm.

GWP-C has also been working with NIHERST to roll out a RWH programme for rural

communities in Trinidad. Lessons and Success stories from this programme can be found here:

http://www.caribbeanrainwaterharvestingtoolbox.com/Images/Posters/Poster%20-

%20RWH%20in%20Rural%20Communities.pdf. Some technological advances have come about

through this programme in Trinidad, such as the design and use of an additional filtration

basket on the top of storage tanks. More details on this can be found here:

http://www.caribbeanrainwaterharvestingtoolbox.com/Images/Posters/Poster%20-

%20RWH%20Simple%20Practices.pdf.

Immediate Outcomes

From GWP-C’s social media monitoring since the launch of the new RWH resources, hundreds of

persons have engaged with the knowledge products based on YouTube views of the new video

and impressions on Facebook when news of the resources were shared.

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CENTRAL AFRICA

Central Africa Journalists trained on Social Media From 17-18 June, 2015 a regional building capacity workshop was organized by The Sao Tome and Principe Water Partnership in collaboration with GWP-CAf on “the contribution of social media in achieving water security in central Africa” for central Africa Journalists specialized in water security and climate resilience reporting.

It brought together in Sao Tome Journalists from various media house both private and public, and different countries including Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Chad, Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe.

The workshop aimed at initiating media practitioners to the proper use of social media as a means of communication on the one hand, and on the other hand underlining the role of social media as a catalyst in changing human behavior with respect to water security, and climate resilience and are concerned.

The two day workshop which focused on the use of social media was also a unique opportunity for not only introducing media professionals to the GWP-CAf‘s web presence including the regional website and social media on which the organization is active but also inviting media practitioners to interact on these online platforms

Field visits were organized to projects supported by Sao Tome and Principe Water Partnership like the school of deaf and a drinking water supply points financed and constructed by the STP WP. These field visits enabled media professionals to discover the interest of deaf students through plays on good water management and latrine use on the one hand and the fight against waterborne diseases on the other hand..

Lessons learnt

Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn ...) are new and powerful tools for communication, information, education and sensitization of the population. Thanks to them the information is disseminated in real time on several subjects to thousands of people.

Social networks represent a revolution in our time.

With the use of social Media journalists are at the forefront of technology and looking for more audience.

Deaf students learning from “Fundaçao e Desenvolvimento de Sao Tome e Prinicipe” pledge to be one of the major actors in sensitizing communities on water management and water-borne diseases.

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It is crucial to integrate gender concerns into national development planning and priorities. The deaf students need assistance to become more involved in making communities aware of water issues.

Outcomes

Journalists were able to consolidate their knowledge on IWRM, climate change and water security. At the same time, they learned how to perfect their audience through commitment on social media.

In response to the request of deaf students, GWP-CAf and workshop participants raised some funds to support the foundation and promised a computer to facilitate access to social media, tools for deaf children.

Financial and Technical Partners pledged to support Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) implementing central Africa regional action plan for IWRM. It was during the central African water sector financial and technical partners meeting organized on

June 22nd, 2015 in Brussels, Belgium by the secretary general of economic community of central African

states in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and African Water Facility

(AWF).

The meeting aimed at mobilizing technical and financial partners to bring their supports in

implementing priority actions contained in the regional action plan for IWRM in Central Africa.

Delegates from Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Gabon Equatorial Guinea and Sao

Tome and Principe attended this meeting on the patronage of the ambassador of Gabon and the

secretary general of ECCAS. While United Kingdom, Japon, Morocco and Turkey were invited among

the traditional partners such as French Agency for Development, Arab bank for economic development

in Africa, Central African Economic and Monetary Community, Unicef, etc.

At the end of the meeting, many partners made a pledge to support ECCAS in the implementation of its priority actions as defined in CA RAP for IWRM. So, AfDB and AWF promised 809 millions of euros in their 2016-2018 short term program while French Development Agency (FDA) pledged for the continuation of bilateral cooperation with states in particular for ongoing drainage projects (600 million euros) and drinking water supply (200 millions) as well as cooperation with CICOS for promoting IWRM.

Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa confirmed its funding intentions in drinking water supply and sanitation sector, strengthening of human capacity and institutional support to the member States of ECCAS.

UNICEF: pledged to support seven States and the Secretariat General of ECCAS in improving sustainable access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, preparation and response to regional emergency situations, management of information system on water and sanitation as well as water and gender.

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CENTRAL AMERICA

GWPO Report June 2015

GWP EL SALVADOR

New members in the steering committee of GWP El Salvador

Over 30 people participated in GWP El

Salvador´s General Assembly, held June 2 in

San Salvador.

The meeting included the activities and

financial reports from 2014, including all the

activities that the national network engaged

in regarding the Water, Climate and

Development programme. The opportunity

was also used for the exchange of experiences

of the partners, especially the local

organizations and their efforts for the

management and conservation of ecosystems and basins. This included the pilot project that was

implemented in El Salvador which included the installation of rain water harvesting systems for

irrigation and are the use of organic agriculture practices to produce vegetables in family plots. The

project also established a group of local observers, as part of the municipal Early Warning System

(EWS), as the region is prone to flooding from nearby rivers Angue and Ostua.

The network also participated in the validation of the report on the value of water in the context of

climate change for the agriculture and energy sectors of Costa Rica and El Salvador, as well in the

consultation process for the report on the progress at the political and strategic level on adaptation

to climate change in El Salvador. They also held various meetings to consolidate a National Strategic

Plan to be used in the next years in the context of the new GWP Global Strategy.

The Assembly agenda included the presentation of a new member which is a nongovernmental

organization that promotes women's development through the conservation of water resources:

Promotion for the Development of Women and Children (PRODEMUN) and the Faculty of

Agricultural Sciences of the University of El Salvador.

A new steering committee was elected during the event and includes: the Watershed Association of

El Salvador (ACHES), the Development Foundation (FUNDE), The Ministry of Environment and Natural

Resources (MARN), the University of El Salvador (UES) and the Trifinio Plan. Enrique Merlos, FUNDE is

the new GWP El Salvador Chair.

The event ended with a discussion panel, which included three presentations on the progress of

IWRM in El Salvador: the approval process of the Water Law by Congressman Guillermo Mata, the

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IWRM National Plan by Silvia Larios from MARN, and the National Climate Change Plan by Ernesto

Duran, also from MARN.

GWP CENTRAL AMERICA

New briefing note on drought in Central America

GWP Central America has been working closely with strategic partners to

increase regional capacity regarding droughts in the region. A new

briefing note on the topic highlights the work that has been done

regarding this issue, in the context of the Water, Climate and

Development Programme.

With climate change, droughts are increasingly recurring in Central

America and the damage they cause is extensive. That is why IWRM is key

to adaptation to drought and water security in the region.

GWP Central America has been working with the Regional Hydraulic

Resources Committee (CRRH) to build capacity of the meteorological

services regarding the monitoring of drought in the region. The

meteorologists are now using the Standard Precipitation Index (SPI) to monitor drought and a

working group on drought has being established, the quarterly forecasts now include information

regarding this issue.

A study on the characterization of droughts in Dry Corridor of Central America has been published

and another study regarding the impacts of the drought in august of 2014 is underway.

Download publication: http://www.gwp.org/es/GWP-Centroamerica/PACyD/Gestion-de-sequias/

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CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

Monthly report June 2015

COUNTRY WATER PARTNERSHIPS activities

GWP Estonia

On 12 June there was a seminar held in Pärnu City Waterworks introducing the

renovation of water suppy and sewerage systems during the last 10 years. Technological innovations

on the wastewater treatment plant were looked at. About 25 people took part in the discussion. After

the seminar, water management related objects in the outskirts of the Pärnu City were visited.

On 13 June there was another smaller seminar (22 participants) held in Koonga parish,

in the northern part of Pärnu County, West Estonia. This seminar was dedicated to the integtration of

the river basin management planning with other planning procedures on both county and municipal

level. Tiiu Pärn from Pärnu County Government introduced the status of the planning of marine areas

in Pärnu County , Alex Lotman from Estonian Fund fof Nature spoke about the usage of coastal grazing

lands and a local enterpreneur and local government representative of Koonga parish spoke about the

decreasing population on a rural municipality and all problems related to that from the point of view

of water management. After the discussions, some objects of nature and cultural heritage were visited

in the neighbouring parishes (Hanila and Tõstamaa).

GWP Hungary

4-5 June The commemoration of the 165th anniversary of the birth of Jenő Kvassay (the organizer of the Hungarian water service) took place. In Budapest a memorial plate was inaugurated and in Őrbottyán (birthplace of Kvassay) several wreaths were laid on the grave of him and his family during a ceremonial event. GWP Hungary was represented by the CWP chair and the chair of the advisory board, both members of the Kvassay Memorial Committee, see pictures.

After the national final of the 2015 Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition (30 May), in June were carried follow-up activities to prepare the team for the international finale to be held in the framework of the World Water Week in Stockholm.

The editing of an online GWP water glossary is ongoing preparing for the launch scheduled to 1 July. Website www.gwpszotar.hu

A trip for the Danube box winners and those placed second and third (altogether 15

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children) was organized 25-28 June visiting Danubian cities Vienna, Bratislava, Győr and Budapest, see pictures attached.The DAM award ceremony took place 28 June on board of Kossuth Museum Ship followed by a guided cruise along the Danube for the participants (10 best teams of DAM and the participants of the Danube box trip, see above), pictures attached.

GWP Hungary homepage has been maintained and regularly updated.

GWP Lithuania

International seminar "Use of fresh Groundwater for drinking water supply of

population in emergency situations" held June 3–5, June, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Vilnius university

(programme attached).

The doctoral dissertation "Analysis of droughts and dry periods in Lithuania" (author

Donatas Valiukas) defended in June 11, 2015, in Faculty of Natural Sciences, Vilnius university; some

material from this dissertation was involved into reports of act. 5.2 and act.1.3 IDMP CEE (with the

author's consent).

GWP Moldova

1. National contest on ecology (water, climate, wastes). Projects were developed by the

participants (40 projects), presentations and discussions on climate, water and energy in national level.

2. Consultation meetings with local authorities in the Telenesti district in Moldova (central

part of the country). Presentations about the actual state of the ecosystems in the Lower part of the

Raut river was given. There were discussed the opportunities for project development and fund rising

for infrastructure development.

3. Danube Day. More than 300 people took part in the event. There were given

presentations on EU integration and the opportunities for cooperation with EU institutions in the field

of water management.

4. Public presentation was given on EU water related Directives. EU Directives became part

of the educational curriculum on environmental management.

GWP Romania

On the 1st of June we have participated in the GWP Network Meeting

held online via livestreaming, organized by GWPO. During the meeting

as was requested before, GWP Romania sent to the indicated address,

one of our national, as well as regional and global priorities, the need for

more intense actions against deforestation/illegal forests cuttings and

the promotion of as many and intense plans for reforestation, of the

areas where they existed.

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Bellow there is an extract from the proposal GWP Romania made during the virtual meeting:

“Coming to one very important and concrete issue we have to solve/support/ urge, as an international

organization, is the identification of more intense ways of improve/save/rehabilitate the situations of

forests in the whole world and this came out as conclusions /requests/appeal, from different

events/meetings larger or smaller scale represented/ from countries authorities responsible and of

course from millions of citizens affected by the climate conditions destroyed due to forests

disappearance in large percentages like 20-40% comparing with the 25-15 years ago status in our

country. It is something in which we have to act because the interdependence's between micro-climate

control made by the forests, versus the water stock stability and possibilities of using this resource

better for human needs, was recognized like a multiple gains solutions and with long terms effects and

positive results. So nearby the proposal and support we decided to give namely the promotion of

WATER as a S.D.GLOBAL GOAL, and for that we are fighting and give support in our countries until this

aim will be achieved during the UN Agenda finalization in post 2015 gatherings and for that we do have

to find, and make the best alliances and try to achieve the same kind of goal in improving the fate

of "GREEN WATERS" - the name that was given to FORESTS during the many years GWP World

Water Week voices during 2000-2009 years.

So what we would like is to support all Action Plans oriented on this brotherhood between Forrest and

Waters, and their status restorations.

Wishing look and realization of all GWP efforts oriented on Work Plan activities we close here and

inform that the issue mentioned above is one of our strong efforts oriented action from our plans”

Next steps and Potential outcomes: As specified above GWP Romania will continue the actions and

support of the accredited bodies from the Ministry of Environment Water and Forests against the

deforestation. In concrete terms GWP Romania has planned and communicated to some schools to

organize together a number of meetings and also field works for trees plantation in parts of the town.

These are mainly the schools which are between the old partners and good beneficiaries of the books

created and printed within the “Children Encyclopedia”.

On the 16 of June GWP Romania was invited by

the Danube Eastern Europe – Regional Water Forum and

participated in the Workshop “The Effects of Climate Changes

(CC) on the urban environment”- workshop organized in the

frame of International multi-partners project - “3C for

Sustainable Cities“. The main objectives of workshop were to:

o Present the problems created by the CC within the Urban Environment(UE) o Show some results of researches as solutions for combating the respective effects of CC in Urban Environment o Present the study case results for an area from Bucharest town o Launch the Good Practices Guide with Techniques and Methods for Climate Change Adaptation for Cities

Some of the project partners are: Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest /TUCEB , DHI-

the Netherland, Apa Nova – Bucharest, Romanian Water Association. Liviu Popescu informed the

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audience about the end of IDMP and its main outcomes as results, instruments and Guidelines for CC

management and effects mitigation.

Next steps and Potential outcomes: The main outcomes of IDMP CEE were introduced at the

workshop of “3C for Sustainable Cities” project and as result, which provoked high interest for the

IDMP Guidelines. Liviu Popescu invited the participants to check the reports and outcomes of IDMP

CEE on GWP CEE’s website. The same information was presented at the Romanian Water Association

exhibition “EXPO APA”- workshops, which expo was organized between 13-17 June this year.

Considering the WaterInnEU projects objectives as member of PAB, Liviu Popescu made

a number of recommendations. Namely: the quantity & quality monitoring, also the Pressures and

Impacts issues inventories and quantification, the Chemical and Ecological status classifications and

between 2000-2009 the works for EU-WF Directive with its step by step implementation at national

level and also at Danube River Basin wide level ending with the 1st River Basin Management Plan for

whole transboundary Danube catchment area: 801.463 km2 and over 81 million inhabitants.

Analyses and answering to the request of GWP CEE to the new proposed version of GWP

Gender Strategy.

Volume 19: “Groundwater Governance and Irrigated Agriculture” and volume 20:

“Water Security: Putting the Concept into Practice” translations and its editorial formatting was made

and the publciation is ready for inclusion in the GWP Romania webiste.

Regular maintainance of the GWP Romania webiste, with the above mentioned new produced and/or translated documents related to IWRM.

GWP Ukraine

On 9-11 June 2015 10th International Congress – ETEVK ( Ecology-Technology-Economy-

Water Supply – Sanitation) was held in Illichivsk- Odesa oblast. It is the key international event for

water sector organized by the Ministry of Regional Development, Building and Housing and Communal

Services of Ukraine (MinRegion). The event is a platform for water operators and water sector

authorities to discuss the water sector development policy, legal framework and to exchange of

experience of good practices and to present the modern WS technologies. There are 2 parts of the

Congress: conference and exhibition.

After the NPD on “Water for sustainable Development“ on 27 April the Stakeholders Statement with

the Recommendations focused on Dedicated Water POST 2015 SDG and other actual water

management issues was delivered by GWP –Ukraine to the TOP national authorities. The Minregion

invited Anna Tsvietkova – representative of GWP –Ukraine to present the Stakeholders

Recommendations of the NPD and the Global context of the water for sustainable development –

Water in POST 2015 Agenda.

On 9th June 2015 at the plenary session of the ETEVK Conference Anna Tsvietkova made presentation

“Water for sustainable Development: Global context and Ukrainian realities.

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In the final Resolution of the Congress it is mentioned that access to safe drinking water and sanitation

is one of the priority for the water sector.

On 10 – 12 June 2015 the Academy DTEK – the Private Energy Company organized in

cooperation with UNENGO “MAMA-86” and with support of GWP-Ukraine the 3-day workshop on

Modern communal waste water treatment technologies. It was the first experience of Mama-86 on

cooperation with energy sector to promote natural and eco-sanitation technologies. The first day of

the Workshop was dedicated to present the different WWT technologies, including: dry toilets,

Bioplato and other Natural WWT technologies, as well as the bioreactor technologies. Experts of

Mama-86 from Nizhyn regional branche and experts of GWP Ukraine – Mykhailo Zakharchenko and

Iryna Ryzhykova from Kharkiv Institute of ecological problems took part as trainers in this event. On

the second day of the workshop the participants took part in the field visit to Nizhyn to see the dry

toilets which were built for Nizhyn city school and for the households.

Article on MAMA-86’s website.

On 16 June 2015 Anna Tsvietkova was invited by Kyiv City Council to present the Right

to Water and Sanitation in Global and Ukrainian context at the Conference “Implementation of the

State Program “Drinking Water of Ukraine, City Kyiv”.

The final Ukrainian version of the Guidelines for Drought Management Plans was

published on Mama-86 website on 30 June 2015.

Outcomes

The recommendations of the National Policy Dialogue (NPD) from 27 March were used GWP-UA to

raise awareness among the water operators and water sector authorities on WATER SDG in POST 2015

and to lobby them at the national authorities of water sector.

GWPO Briefing note “In Support of a Dedicated Water Goal” in Ukrainian was delivered to the state

authorities and Congress participants.

Upcoming events

Preparation of the National Workshop on Water Safety Plans for Top national policy makers on 11

August 2015 in cooperation MAMA-86 with State SES and WHO-Ukraine.

GWP CEE Secretariat activities

In June 2015 GWP CEE Secretariat was dealing mainly with:

Communication with the national organisers for Danube Art Master 2015, as well as social media campaign and updates of the website.

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Intensive preparation of the ICPDR Stakeholder Workshop on 2-3 July 2015 in Zagreb, Croatia.

Social media campaign for the Danube River Basin Management Plan Update 2015 and Danube Floods Management Plan

Preparations and communication about the final IDMP publications - Guidelines for preparation of the Drought Management Plans, Guidelines on Natural Small Water Retention Measures, Compendium of good practices from IDMP CEE.

On 19 May Richard Muller together with Rudolf Cleveringa attended a meeting and ICPDR in Vienna, Austria.

GWP CEE and GWP Bulgaria provided comments to several deliverables of the WaterInnEU project - Deliverable D2.1 Data availability report, Deliverable D4.1 Plan for disseminating and exploiting the project's results and compiled a list of companies and water associations.

Authors of the Technical Focus Paper on EU Water Framework Directive and WFD, Janusz Kindler and Istvan Ijjas, finalized their work in June 2015.

Leader of the Danube Strategy Task, János Fehér, started his assignment on evaluation Danube River Basin Management Plan Update 2015 and Danube Floods Management Plan.

GWP CEE in cooperation with GWP Partners, University of Ljubljana and WISOM prepared a project proposal on Sustainable Sanitation to be submitted to START 2 (Danube Strategy) on 6-8 July. Its goal is to prepare a larger project that will be submitted to LIFE.

Danka Thalmeinerova, Gergana Majercakova and Richard Muller participated in the coordination meeting for the ICPDR Stakeholder Workshop on 11 June in Vienna.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

30 June - 1 July, Project Advisory Board Meeting and Scheldt River Basin stakeholder meeting within WaterInnEU project, Antwerp, Belgium. GWP CEE, GWP Bulgaria coordinates work package on case studies and Liviu Popescu GWP Romania Chair and Danka Thalmeinerova GWPO Senior Knowledge Manamgent Officer is a member of Project Advisory Board. Article on GWP CEE’s website.

2-3 July, Danube Stakeholder Workshop, Zagreb, Croatia

17-20 November, UN ECE Water Convention Meeting of the Parties (MoP), Budapest, Hungary 1-2 December, ICPDR Ordinary Meeting, Vienna, Austria

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CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS 1. International Day of Climate May 15 the world community celebrated the International Day of Climate. The Embassy of Germany in Uzbekistan celebrated the International Day of Climate on June 17, 2015. Along with representatives of European Union, Ambassador of France to Uzbekistan, Ambassador of Great Britain to Uzbekistan and others, GWP CACENA Secretariat was invited. It is gratifying to note that the environment protection and resistance to climate change are given so much importance by the world community, as well as the fact that the GWP activities contributes considerably to the promotion of these ideas among the population of our region.

Speeches of ambassadors to Uzbekistan in front of participants

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources of Uzbekistan Mr. Shavkat Khamraev (second from the right)

Participants watched the film "About water» («Uber Wasser»), in which water problems in various regions of

the World were shown, including the problem of the Priaralie region. During the event, prizes were awarded to

the winners of the national competition on the best drawings devoted to water problems.

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Winners with Ambassadors

2. 17th Governing Council Meeting of the APWF The 17th Governing Council Meeting of the APWF was held on 10 June 2015 in Singapore. Representatives from

the APWF lead organizations (26 people) took part. The meeting was devoted to the 7th World Water Forum's

outcomes and APWF activity towards the 3rd Asia-Pacific Water Summit that will take place in 2017.

Chairmanship: Mr. Ravi Narayanan, Chair of the APWF Governing Council, and 2 Vice-chairs of the APWF

Governing Council - Ms. Changhua Wu and Mr. Simon Tay.

The Asia-Pacific regional session outcomes were reported by session coordinators:

Session «Water and Cities» - Ms. Ai Sigiura, UNESCO Office Jakarta.

Session «Water and Green Growth» - Mr. Taesun Shin, K-Water.

Session «Water and Food Security» - Mr. Thierry Facon, FAO Regional office.

Session «Integrated Water Resources Management» - Mr. Coichiro Omoto, NARBO.

Session «Development of Cooperation in the Aral Sea Basin» - Mr. Vadim Sokolov, GWP CACENA Regional

Coordinator.

Session «Trans-boundary River in Northeast Asia» - Ms. Heather Lee, KWF.

Session «Water related disaster» - Mr. Masahiko Murase, ICHARM.

Session «Sanitation of rural regions in Asia» - Mr. Pierre Flamand, Japan Sanitation Consortium.

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The brochure with outcomes of the Special issue session "Development of Cooperation in the Aral Sea Basin to

Mitigate Consequences of the Environmental Catastrophe" published by EC IFAS was disseminated among

participants.

At the end of discussion of the 7th WWF outcomes, Ms. Yoshie Tonohara (Japan Water

Forum) presented the Asia-Pacific regional final report.

Participants agreed to disseminate the 7th WWF outcomes and ask the Secretariat (JWF)

to prepare a Policy briefs for further dissemination.

The APWF Governing Council considered a proposal on new publication "Asian Water

Development Outlook 2016" (AWDO-2016)1. Mr. Ravi Narayanan,Chair of the APWF

Governing Council, informed participants about preparing this new publication under

financial support of the Asian Development Bank and coordination by the Asia-Pacific

Water Security Cenntre (the University of Beijing, China). Coordinators: Mrs. Wen Ma

([email protected]) and Mr. Mark Pascoe ([email protected]).

Content of AWDO-2016 is planned to be considered in August this year in the ADB headquarters in Manila. The

final version of AWDO-2016 will be presented in 2017 at the 3rd APWF Summit. The first version of this new

publication was presented at the 7th WWF in April 2015 in Korea.

New initiative "Meta-guidelines for Water and Climate Change for Asia-Pacific" was presented by Mr. Nigel

Walmsley, GWP representative. New initiative involves creation of network knowledge platform on the climate

change adaptation tools.

At the end of meeting Mr. Kazuhisa Ito, Under-Secretary of the Japan Water Forum, reported about preparing to

the 3rd Asia-Pacific Water Summit. This summit is supposed to be held in April-June 2017 and will serve as a

platform for the 8th WWF in Brasil. Currently the JWF Secretariat is waiting for proposals from countries -a

potential host of the 3rd Asia-Pacific Water Summit. The host-country has to be selected in September-October

2015 and the Agenda has to be developed up to the same date.

The working moments of the 17th Governing Council Meeting of the APWF

1 The first review AWDO-2007 was presented at the 1st APWF Summit in December 2007 in Beppu, Japan. The second review AWDO-2013

was presented at the 2nd APWF Summit in May 2013 in Chang-Mai, Thailand. AWSO-2013 in Russian is placed on the ADB site: http://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/pub/2013/asian-water-development-outlook-2013-ru.pdf

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Mr. Vadim Sokolov, GWP CACENA Regional Coordinator, is reporting about outcomes of the Special issue

session "Development of Cooperation in the Aral Sea Basin to Mitigate Consequences of the

Environmental Catastrophe" held at the 7th WWF

Mr. Nigel Walmsley, GWP/HR Wallingford representative, is reporting about new initiative "Meta-guidelines for

Water and Climate Change for Asia-Pacific"

3. Roundtable: "The Concept of the National Strategic Programme Rio+20"

CWP-Armenia took part in the roundtable: "The Concept of National Strategic Programme Rio+20" organized by the Association "For Sustainable Human Development" within the GEF Small Grants Programme on 27 May 2015 in the Armenian Aarhus Centre in Yerevan. During the meeting the issues on 11 spheres for sustainable development for 2015-2025 defined by Armenia were discussed. Armenia as a responsible partner of UN family has acceded to final document "Future we want" of UN Summit "Rio+20" in 2012 and committed oneself to implement the sustainable development policy. In this connection the National Strategy Program is being developed. Sub-committees related to 11 issues are set up. CWP-Armenia is included to the sub-committee 3 "Sustainable management of water

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resources" and has contributed to the National Strategy Program.

4. Workshop "New Strategy on Water Supply and Waste Disposal" CWP-Armenia participated in the workshop "New Strategy on Water Supply and Waste Disposal" organized by the State Committee on Water Management of Armenia on 2 June 2015. The second stage of water management reform is started in Armenia in 2015. The strategy in water supply and waste disposal spheres was developed within cooperation between the State Committee on Water Management under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia and the Asian Development Bank. The workshop discussed the following issues:

Background of Strategy development; Strategy versions and their impact on tariffs; Institutional arrangement options; Tariffs for transition period.

5. CWP-Armenia to Support of a Dedicated Water Goal

CWP-Armenia conducted several meetings with national partners and various stakeholders aiming to inform

about SDG and to discuss needs to include "Water Goal" into the United Nations Post-2015 Development Agenda. All the participants agreed importance of water goal for future development not only for Armenia but the

CACENA region as a whole.

CWP-Armenia prepared and sent 3 letters in support for a dedicated water goal throughout the Post-2015

Development negotiations taking place at the United Nations this year to the Government of Armenia notably:

- to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia;

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- to the Minister of Foreign Affairs;

- to the Minister of Nature Protection.

6. 8th annual DigiTec Business Forum “Smart Solution For Smart Business”

CWP-Armenia participated in the 8th annual DigiTec Business Forum "Smart Solution For Smart Business"

organized by the Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE) under support of the Prime Minister of

Armenia on 19-20 June 2015 in Yerevan. More than 70 armenian business companies took part in this event.

At the Session "Technologies for Green Economy" CWP-Armenia's partner made presentation "Alternative

technologies for waste water treatment" where the Parakar treatment plant was given as a positive case.

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Exhibition Participants at the Session "Technologies for Green

Economy"

More information:

http://www.irates.am/hy/1435005202

http://armef.com/hy/news/keter-ev-ayl-dzknikner/digitec-biznes-forum-2015/

http://www.lragir.am/

7. Workshop "Alternative technologies for waste water treatment"

CWP-Armenia jointly with NGO "Sustainable Water Environment" and LLC "JINJ" and the Vandzor Aarhus Centre

organized the Workshop "Alternative technologies for waste water treatment". The workshop was held on 30

June 2015 in the Vandzor Assembly Hall and attended by 35 participants from local administration of 6 towns

and villages, industrial organizations, the mining companies, NGOs, mass media, ecological and sanitary-and-

epidemiologic institutions.

The workshop themes include:

Current situation in waste water disposal and treatment in Armenia and new strategy for

situation improving;

Treatment of municipal and industrial waste water in the Lori Province;

New approaches for municipal waste water treatment (various treatment plants and SWOT

analysis);

Waste water impact on ecosystems and human health.

8. WACDEP CACENA in Armenia

All the contractual works are completed and the treatment plant is put into operation in the Parakar village. The

analysis of treated wastewater showed that BOD5 is decreased by 95.2%, water suspension - by 87%, COD - by

91%. The treated wastewater is used for irrigation.

The demonstration project is finalized successfully and the project aim is attained.

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Aeration pond The sediment pond with aerated and non-

aerated boxes The secondary treatment pond

9. Celebrating the Day of the Kura-Araz rivers and the Day of Water Specialists and Irrigators in

Azerbaijan

In Azerbaijan, like in the previous years, the Kura-Araks rivers Day simultaneously with the Day of Water

Specialists and Irrigators was celebrated on 5 June 2014 in Baku and all over the Republic. These events were

broadly reported in mass-media.

CWP-Azerbaijan organized the Scientific-Practical Conference for water specialists of JSC "Land Reclamation and

Water Management of Azerbaijan" and JSC "AZERSU". Mr. Teimur Osmanov, GWP CACENA RC member, reported

about IWRM and rational use of water resources of Azerbaijan.

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10. The EU Eastern Partnership Meeting in Georgia

On 1 June 2015, more than 120 NGOs were gathered in the conference hall of the Radisson BLU Hotel in Tbilisi

to discuss the action plan for the European Union Association Agreement between Georgia and EU, including

environmental protection issues.

Participants were informed that, according to this plan, in autumn 2015 the Georgian Parliament will consider

the new water law of Georgia, which was developed as part of the NPD on water under CWP-Georgia

coordination .

The meeting elected the Board of the Civil Society Forum consisting of 16 people. Mrs. Nino Chkhobadze (GWP CACENA Chair) was elected as a member of the Council on Environment and Energy. The meeting was organized within the EU Eastern Partnership.

11. Water Policy discussion on TV in Georgia

Experts discussed water policy of Georgia on TV channel "PALETTE" on 2 June 2015 in Tbilisi. The program was

dedicated to the Day of the Kura-Araks river basin protection.

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George Dzamukashvili gave details about the history of this day celebration and support provided by GWP

CACENA to strengthen this initiative.

12. CWP-Georgia meeting with local administration of Ozurgeti

The meeting discussed the problems existing in the region and the country as a whole in the field of waste and

water resources management.

The participants were informed about the United Nations Development Programme for post-2015 and the Water

Goal Campaign planned by CWP-Georgia. This meeting was organized by Ms. N. Chkhobadze, GWP CACENA

Chair.

The number of participants - 22. This meeting is one of a series of meetings with local authorities in the regions

of Georgia.

13. Cleanup action in Georgia

On 5 June 2015, CWP-Georgia took part in the cleanup action organized by the Green Movement of Georgia.

This action was devoted to the World Environment Day 2015 celebrated on 5 June every year. Young

volunteers and local people (up to 35 people) have collected and removed waste.

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14. Discussing new by-law acts in Georgia

CWP-Georgia organized the meeting with UNECE representatives and foreign expert to discuss new 6 by-law acts

prepared within NPD on Water under coordination of CWP-Georgia. This meeting was held on 10 June 2015 in

the conference hall of the Ministry of Environment Protection and Natural Resources of Georgia in Tbilisi. The

meeting was attended by water specialists of the Ministry of Environment Protection and Natural Resources and

experts involved in the preparation of regulations (Total: 9 people).

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15. Flood in Tbilisi

CWP-Georgia participated in numerous television and radio broadcasts in connection with the flood in Tbilisi on

June 13-20, 2015. A lot of young people (including the CWP-Georgia partners) took part in the cleaning of

territory.

16. ENPARD Program discussion

Up to 30 NGOs gathered at the meeting with the EU attache on agricultural issues to Georgia Mr. Juan Echanove, to discuss the ENPARD program for help to farmers and improving the lives of people in Georgia. The meeting organized within the EU Eastern Partnership Initiative was held on 30 June 2015 in the House of Europe, Tbilisi. Mr. George Dzamukashvili, GWP-Georgia Coordinator, actively participated in the discussion of agricultural irrigation.

17. CWP-Georgia meeting with local administration of Kutaisi

The meeting was held on 30 June 2015 in the conference hall of the mayor's office in Kutaisi. The meeting

discussed the problems existing in the region and the country as a whole in the field of waste and water resources

management as well as natural disasters.

The participants were informed about the United Nations Development Programme for post-2015 and the Water

Goal Campaign planned by CWP-Georgia. This meeting was organized by Ms. N. Chkhobadze, GWP CACENA

Chair.

The number of participants - 48. This meeting is one of a series of meetings with local authorities in the regions

of Georgia.

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18. HIGH LEVEL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DECADE FOR ACTION “WATER FOR LIFE”, 2005-2015 The Conference was organized by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in cooperation with the UN-Water and other UN institutions, international and regional organizations and partners. The main objective of the Conference is assessing the progress made in achieving the goals of the Decade and identifying further efforts to ensure the sustainable development of water resources.

http://waterforlifeconf2015.org/eng/ The Conference was held on 9-11 June 2015 in the State Complex "Kohi Somon", in Dushanbe. About 1900 participants from 100 countries and 80 organizations took part. There were organized 2 High level Plenary sessions, 2 high level panels and 6 high level roundtable (Water and Sanitation; Water-Energy-Food-Environment Nexus; Global Challenges from a Water Perspective; Financing and Governance; Water Cooperation as Catalyst to Achieve Water Related Goals; Strengthening an Integrated Approach Towards Water Related SDGs) and 9 side events as well as the pre-conference events (Women Water Forum; Children Water Forum; Water Forum of Mountainous Countries; Water Forum of LDC and SIDS). GWP CACENA participants: Ms. Nino Chkhobadze, Chair; Ms. Guldjamal Nurmukhamedova, CWP-Turkmenistan coordinator; Ms. Kasiet Musabaeva, CWP-Kyrgyzstan coordinator; Mr. Yarash Pulatov, CWP-Tajikistan coordinator; Mr. Abdybai Djailoobarv, Project Manager; Mr. Yusup Kamalov, WACDEP CACENA Newsletter editor.

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Guldjamal Nurmukhamedova and Nino Chkhobadze

Alice Bouman-Dentener and Yarash Pulatov

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Alice Bouman-Dentener and Nino Chkgobadze

Abdybai Djailoobaev Abdybai Djailoobaev Yusup Kamalov

19. Developing new project "Water Resources Management in Central Asia" CWP-Kyrgyzstan became a member of the Inter-departmental Technical Working Group on developing a new project "Water Resources Management in Central Asia (CA - WaRM)". This project was initiated by the Department on Water Management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation of the Kyrgyz Republic and the World Bank for strengthening management of information system on water resources and knowledge platform for water management in Central Asia. CWP-Kyrgyzstan Coordinator Ms. Kasiet Musabaeva participated in the first meeting of the Technical Working Group held on 22 June 2015 in the office of the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Mr. Kerimaliev Zh.K.

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20. Seminar on the ADB project "Economics of Climate Change in Central and West Asia" CWP-Kyrgyzstan members were invited to participate in the workshop on the new ADB project "Economics

of Climate Change in Central and West Asia" held on June 25, 2015 in the Park Hotel in Bishkek. The Deputy

Minister of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Director of the Asian Development Bank also attended

this seminar.

21. GWP Gender Strategy discussion in Kyrgyzstan

On 26 June 2015, CWP-Kyrgyzstan members discussed gender issues and ways to implement the GWP

Gender Strategy in Kyrgyzstan. The meeting was held in the Korund Hotel in Bishkek and attended by 17

people (incl. 9 women) from the Department on Water Resources, and IFAS, universities and NGOs.

22. International Conference "Green Energy"

On 5 June 2015 CWP-Mongolia participated in the International Conference "Green Energy" organized by the

Ministry of Nature and Green Development of Mongolia and was devoted to the World Environment Day.

Representatives of 26 foreign organizations and 150 mongolian ones took part. The conference was held in the

Blue Sky Tower Hotel in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

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1. Participants agreed to increase using of solar radiation and wind power up to 10% at the national level;

2. Legislation base of renewable energy use is needed to be improved;

3. To use modern technology and to increase funding by private sector for renewable energy development.

23. 70th Anniversary of the "Vodokanal" organization

More than 300 participants from 80 Mongolian organizations including CWP-Mongolia celebrated 70th

Anniversary of the "Vodokanal" organization on 10 June 2015. The conference devoted to this event was held in

the Government House in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

24. Meeting with the World Bank representatives

On 15 June 2015 Prof. Davaa Basangorj (CWP-Mongolia) took part in the discussion of the World Bank report on

improving sanitation in the Ulaanbaatar suburban zone. Also participants discussed possibility to conduct a

workshop in September 2015 and a training on modelling of sustainable water supply for Ulaanbaatar.

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25. International Conference “Improve access to water, hygiene and sanitation in the Ger areas in

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, through the dissemination of innovative and proven solutions”

On 22-23 June 2015 Prof. Davaa Basangorj (CWP-Mongolia) took part in the International Conference "Improve

access to water, hygiene and sanitation in the Ger areas in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, through the dissemination

of innovative and proven solutions" held in Ulaanbaatar. He made presentation "Water and Human

Development".

26. IWRM lecture for students

In order to disseminate IWRM best practices, as well as the assessment of the state and prospects of water

resources development, CWP-Tajikistan coordinator Prof. Yarash Pulatov delivered a lecture on IWRM at the

Tajik National University. The meeting was attended by students, postgraduate students and teachers (total: 62

people).

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27. WACDEP CACENA in Tajikistan

In order to promote the achievements of WACDEP CACENA demonstration project the field trip to the pilot site

was organized on 16 June 2015 to consult on drip irrigation technology. The drip irrigation of gardens is being

implemented on the area of 4.5 hectares.

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28. The Roundtable on EURECA II

On June 1, 2015 Ashgabat hosted a roundtable with participation of representatives of civil society organizations working in the field of sustainable use of natural resources. During the meeting, civil society organizations were invited to express their views on the activities of the first phase, as well as suggestions on possible cooperation in the near future between the EU and Central Asia. This meeting took place during the identification mission of the program expert and for the preparation of the EU Second Regional Programme on Environment for Central Asia (EURECA II). It was decided that NGO "Ynanch-Vepa" will collect opinions of civil society representatives and prepare a consolidated response to the questionnaire developed by the program expert. It is expected the first concept of the program on the basis of consultations, will be presented in July this year at a meeting in Tashkent.

29. Session “UN Women”

On June 8, 2015 Ms. Guldjamal Nurmukhamedova, CWP-Turkmenistan coordinator, participated in the events preceding the International Water Forum in Dushanbe, including participation in the Session "UN Women", as well as at events organized within the Children's Water Forum, as well as the Water Forum of Mountainous Countries (visit to the exhibition of publications, communication with experts, participation in the meetings).

30. The UN Secretary General met with public organizations of Turkmenistan On June 13, 2015 CWP-Turkmenistan among other public organizations participated in the meeting with the UN Secretary General within his official visit to Turkmenistan. UN representatives presented CWP-Turkmenistan to the UN Secretary General as "an organization building partnerships with government agencies and departments and promoting their potential through the implementation of vocational training programs, exchange of experience and familiarization with best international practices".

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This meeting was preceded by CWP-Turkmenistan's extensive preparatory work on discussing ways to improve the interaction between grassroots organizations and UN programs, as well as the prospects of building mechanisms of partnership with government agencies.

31. UN agencies met with NGOs of Turkmenistan On June 25, 2015 CWP-Turkmenistan among other public organizations participated in the meeting with the UNDP Country Representative in Turkmenistan (Ms. Jacinto Barrinz), as well as representatives of other UN agencies (UNFPA, IOM, UNHCR, UN Women, UNODC) to discuss the events of greatest interest for mutual cooperation. Public organizations requested UN agencies' assistance in organizing a round table to discuss the agenda of cooperation in the post-2015 sustainable development. It was agreed that such a table would be held in late August and early September of this year after its careful preparation.

The CWP-Uzbekistan partners meeting initiated by GWP CACENA and SIC ICWC was held on 23 June 2015 in

Tashkent.

The meeting was attended by representatives of bodies of state administration and the Ecological Movement of

Uzbekistan, as well as scholars of key institutions who deal with water resources management, and

representatives of the regions of Uzbekistan.

The meeting discussed the following issues:

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- The outcomes of the 7th World Water Forum and GWP CACENA future tasks;

- Participation of NGOs in improving the legislation in the field of environmental protection.

The GWP CACENA Regional Coordinator Vadim Sokolov informed the participants about the outcomes of 7th

WWF and future plans of international organizations on global water issues.

He also noted that it is necessary to establish the relationship between the national development priorities and

water issues, and to promote building capacity on urgent problems of the region and progress of water supply.

Specific actions will be aimed at IWRM implementing at the river basins level, including inter-regional issues for

achieving the water security.

Prof. Sanginov, Deputy Chairman of the Ecological Movement of Uzbekistan, called for a campaign to raise public

awareness about the role of water as a key element of sustainable development of Uzbekistan. He also noted

the need for the active participation of NGOs in the mass media on water issues.

The Vice-Rector of the Samarkand Architecture and Construction Institute Mr. Gadoev proposed to study the

reasons for the existing regional water conflicts and to spread widely water diplomacy in the society.

Mr. Normuhammad Sheraliev, Director of GEF Agency, was elected as the CWP-Uzbekistan coordinator for 2015-

2017 in an open voting.

Mr. Mansur Abduraimov, Chairman of the NGO "Protection of the Zarafshan basin", was elected as the GWP

CACENA Regional Council member for 2015-2017 in an open voting.

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CHINA

Global Water Partnership China (GWP China)

Activities

On June 15-18, 2015, the

Blue-Green Cities Workshop:

Urban Water Resources and Flood

Risk Management was held in

Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. Prof.

Xiaotao Cheng, Deputy

Coordinator GWP China was

invited to the forum.

In workshop, Prof. Cheng presented “Updated Urban Surface Flood Issues and Management

Strategies in China” to introduce the pressure and challenges on urban flood prevention due to

urban expansion since in the last 30 years; the change of policies and strategic plan of the

Chinese Government regarding urban drainage and flood control system by launching the first

16 pilot “sponge cities” in 2015 for the demonstration programme; the scenario analysis on

flood risk evolution with the case study on "Scenario Analysis Technology for Flood Risk

Management in the Taihu Basin", a Sino-UK scientific cooperation project and "the followed

support by the National Key Technology R&D Program in the 12th Five-year Plan (2011-2015)";

and some approaches recommended to restrain the increasing urban flood risk based on the

Chinese situation. Prof. Cheng's presentation raised the interest and discussion among the

participants.

On June 5, 2015, the representatives from China Water Risk, Mr. Hu Feng and Ms. Liu

Hongqiao, visited the GWP China Secretariat. Mr. Zheng Rugang, the GWP China Coordinator,

gave a brief introduction about GWP China and Mr. Hu Feng introduced the Programme that

Blue-Green Cities Workshop: Urban Water Resources and Flood Risk Management

Meeting with the China Water Risk

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the China Water Risk has undertaken on water and discussed with Prof. Cheng Xiaotao, the

Deputy Coordinator of GWP China about flood control and flood insurance.

The two sides exchanged information and ideas on water supply issue and water security and

expressed the wish to further communicate by exchanging information on the subjects of

common interest in the future.

On June 10, 2015, the WWF/IUCN Forum on Eco-Protection and Security was held in Beijing. Mr.

Zheng Rugang, the GWP China Coordinator was invited to participate in the event, and the other

participants include representatives from the National Development and Reform Commission, the

Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Ministry of Land and Resources, Ministry of Agriculture,

the Ministry of Land and Resources, State Forestry Administration and Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The speakers exchanged information and experiences on the implementation of programs and

studies on eco-protection and security and stressed that more efforts and resources should be

provided for the eco-and environment programs.

Taking the opportunity, Mr. Zheng had a brief discussion with the WWF Representative about the

new MOU to be signed between the two organizations and the co-organized side event in the

Stockholm World Water Week in coming August of the year.

EASTERN AFRICA

1. GWPEA and OSS Held Consultations with Key Stakeholders

for the Preparation and Development of full Project Proposal

on Climate Adaptation in Uganda

GWPEA in close collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment (Uganda),

and the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) are developing a project proposal for

submission to the Adaptation Fund with a budget of USD 7.5 million. The project is on:

“Enhancing Resilience of Communities to Climate Change through catchment based

integrated management of water and related resources in Uganda” and its finalization

requires extensive consultation with different key partners

Forum on Eco-Protection and Security

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From 08 -12 June 2015, GWP Eastern Africa hosted an OSS team which was in

Uganda to meet the Executing Entity and other stakeholders of Uganda Climate

Change Adaptation Project (UCCAP) endorsed by the Adaptation Fund

The objective of the mission was to exchange about the comments of revision made

by the Adaptation Fund board and to agree on the steps to be undertaken for the

development of the full project proposal.

The steps include:

Elaboration of baselines and impediments and drivers of unsustainable

practices for all components

Elaboration of more specific information on expected climate changes in the

catchments and the related risks as well as the vulnerability to that risk.

Elaboration on how the proposed interventions would be targeting

beneficiaries

Elaboration of the relationship between the existing draft catchment

management plans and the proposed planning interventions at the community

level

Agreement on implementation and execution arrangements, and coordination

mechanisms of the project

Preparation of the social and environmental impact assessment

After a series of consultations, it was agreed that the revised project should have

duration of 5 years instead of 3 years to leave more time for the preparation and

launching phase.

The revised project proposal should comprise the following five components:

Integration of CC into Awoja, Maziba and Aswa catchment management plans

As a final outcome and based on the experience of the project implementation of

integrating climate change aspects into the catchment management plans, the

guidelines of the Ugandan Ministry of Water and Environment will be revised. The

integration process will take place in parallel with the development of the plan in the

case of Aswa. As regards Awoja and Maziba the existing plans will be revised.

Implementation of concrete Adaptation Activities for livelihoods, ecosystems

and agricultural production systems in the micro-catchments

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In Awoja four micro catchments should be identified for concrete adaptation activities,

in Maziba and Aswa three micro-catchments would be involved. In total concrete

adaptation activities will be undertaken in 10 micro-catchments

Flood Early Warning System

An assessment will need to be undertaken to identify existing systems and structures

and to come up with proposal of added value in the context of this project

Capacity Building

The Capacity Building Component should focus on capacity building necessary to

strengthen existing organizations and institutions at WMZ and catchment level, which

will be in charge of providing services to the miro-catchments, such as learning

centres for extension services or the Catchment Management Committee. The

capacity Building Component will also provide capacity building for national level

institutions, particularly to strengthen capacity for upscaling and integration into

national policies

Knowledge Management

This Component will elaborate a communication strategy. The component will

document lessons learned and good practices and feed into the National Climate

Resource Center established under the EU Global Climate Change Alliance Project.

Exchange visits at national level between the three catchments will facilitate

knowledge exchange and learning.

A roadmap for the development of the full project proposal was also established and

agreed upon by all parties.

Among stakeholders that the team met include officials from the Ugandan Ministry of

Water and Environment, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA),

GIZ and NBI who promised their support in the successful preparation and

implementation of the project.

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2.GWP Eastern Africa Organized a Regional Training on Applying

IWRM Tools for Reducing Drought Risk Management

The Global Water Partnership Eastern Africa (GWPEA), the Capacity Building Network

for IWRM (Cap-Net) through Nile IWRM Net, and the Water and Land Resource Center

(WLRC) organized a training on Applying Integrated Water Resources Management

(IWRM) Tools for Drought Risk Management at Panorama Hotel in Addis Ababa,

Ethiopia from 15 to 19 June 2015. The aim of the training was to strengthen the

capacity of water and climate professionals in the Horn of Africa (HOA) region on

drought disaster risk management, IWRM approach and the need for timely responses

to forecasted climate-related risks. The target audience was participants from the

water/climate change/disaster related ministries, agencies and academia within the

HOA region.

The training was officially opened by the Ethiopian State Minister for Water, Energy

and Irrigation- H.E Kebede

Gerba. The Minister noted that

water resources in the region

are facing pressure due to the

increasing human population

and poverty as well as climate

change. He indicated that

development of water in the

HOA region would benefit from

IWRM approaches and lead to

sustainable and equitable

utilization of the resource.

The training which was planned

as a pilot was attended by 30 participants working in areas of water, agriculture, climate

change, and disaster management. The training also provided an opportunity for more

interactive exchange of ideas and experiences among the participants.

The training was organized in line with Cap-Net’s core theme of capacity development

for sustainable management of water resources, and GWP EA’s Integrated Drought

Management Program in the Horn of Africa whose objective is to develop capacity and

enhance partnership and collaboration in drought management.

Participants acquired knowledge and skills in a number of areas which include drought

occurrences, vulnerabilities and IWRM; drought characterization, monitoring and

forecasting; drought risk management frameworks and interventions.

Figure 1: Group photo of participants

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The training also involved a one-day field visit program to the Ethiopian Central Rift

Valley area, specifically to Lake Ziway which provided the participants an opportunity

to learn and share lessons on IWRM practices on the ground.

Participants agreed on follow up actions that included development of a five year

capacity building program on drought resilience in the HOA/Intergovernmental

Authority on Development (IGAD) region. The program that will be developed is

expected to attract more partners to join hands in building capacity to address drought

disasters in the HOA/IGAD region.

3. GWPEA joined Mount Elgon Stakeholders’ Forum to discuss

trans-boundary-ecosystem issues between Kenya and Uganda,

Mbale/Uganda, 17-18 July 2015

Background

Mt. Elgon is a trans-boundary ecosystem shared between Kenya and Uganda. Mt.

Elgon is a key resource in both Kenya and Uganda that provides ecosystem’s goods

and services to a sizeable human and livestock population. However, despite its

biological, cultural and socio-economic significance locally, nationally and globally, the

Mt. Elgon Ecosystem is experiencing risks and disasters associated to climate change

impacts and this situation is exacerbated by environmental degradation due to human

activities with far reaching consequences on the ecosystem and people’s livelihoods.

The Vulnerability Impact Assessment conducted by IUCN, UNDP and UNEP identified

flooding, landslides and droughts as the major climate risks and hazards affecting the

region.

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In order to address these challenges, there have been a number of interventions by

both Government and Non- Government actors to address the conservation and

development challenges in Mt. Elgon, mostly with funding from the development

partners. In addition to the Government Agencies, some of the major actors within Mt.

Elgon ecosystem include: the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN),

Nature Harness Initiative, SNV, World Vision, ECOTRUST, UNDP, East African

Community – Lake

Victoria Basin

Commission, ICRAF,

IDRC, and Catholic Relief

Services among others.

In addition, there is also

the existence of a number

of thematic working

groups constituted by

local governments and

Non-Government

Organizations to

coordinate discussions and learning lessons on key themes within the landscape.

Why the Mount Elgon Stakeholders Forum?

Over time, it has been observed that despite the value of Mt Elgon and the positive

changes achieved by the various partners working in small areas within the landscape,

the interventions are scattered and uncoordinated, hence affecting the impact of the

interventions. The ecosystem also has a number of thematic working groups which

spearhead discussions and learning lessons on key themes within the landscape.

However, the thematic working groups are limited to specific stakeholders and issues.

This forum was therefore created to provide a platform for coordinating all the efforts

within the ecosystem. Since its formation in 2012, the forum has tried to engage more

stakeholders and cover wider issues that reflect the inter-linkages within the

ecosystem.

The forum provides an opportunity for discussing Mt Elgon issues at a landscape level

where various stakeholders get a common understanding of the issues within their

landscape, how they affect or are affected by the various interventions and hence the

various inter-linkages within the landscapes which then guides strategic interventions.

Figure 2: Participants engaged in discussions

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Outputs of the Mt Elgon Stakeholders Forum Meeting

IUCN is recognized as one of the longest serving institutions in Mt Elgon, with a history

of over 20 years implementation of projects aimed at promoting sustainable

management of the ecosystem. Key among these include: Mt. Elgon Integrated

Conservation and Development Project (1989-2000) funded by the Government of

Netherlands; Mt. Elgon Regional Ecosystem Conservation Programme (2006-2010)

funded by the Governments of Norway and Sweden; Livelihoods and Landscapes

Strategy (2007-2011) funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands;

Implementing a Resilience Framework to Support Climate Change Adaptation in the

Mt Elgon region of the Lake Victoria Basin project (2012-2015) funded by the

Government of the United States of America; and Ecosystem Based Adaptation (2011-

2015) funded by the German Government. The progress made by these projects has

been documented and available in various publications, reports and documentaries.

Based on the lessons and experiences generated from IUCN’s long term presence

within the landscape, the Mount Elgon Stakeholders forum is considered as the best

platform to discuss these experiences with key stakeholders and use them as basis

for generating ideas to guide the long term programmatic approach for the

ecosystem. In this regard, knowledge products, good practices and lessons learnt

from the implementation of the following specific and on-going projects in and around

Mt. Elgon have been showcased as follows:

Implementing a Resilience Framework to Support Climate Change (RFCC)

Adaptation in the Mt Elgon region of the Lake Victoria Basin project (2012-2015)

funded by the Government of the United States of America in Trans-Nzoia

County, Kenya and Bukwo, Bududa and Manafwa Districts in Uganda ;

Ecosystem Based Adaptation (EbA) (2011-2015) funded by the German

Government in the districts of Kapchorwa and Mbale in Uganda; and

Pro-Poor REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation & Degradation) in

Uganda funded by DANIDA (2011-2015) in the districts of Mbale and Kapcorwa

in Uganda.

In addition to the dissemination of the IUCN knowledge products from the above

projects among others, the Lake Victoria Basin Commission provided update on the

ongoing processes of bringing together Kenya and Uganda to manage the Mt. Elgon

as Man and Biosphere (MAB) Trans-boundary Reserve. The workshop was preceded

by a field work to 3 IUCN sites for appreciation of best practices, challenges and

opportunities in the Mt. Elgon Ecosystem management. IUCN believes that, this kind

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of constructive engagement will lead into a process of developing a comprehensive

integrated long term programme for Mt. Elgon.

During this forum, GWPEA took an opportunity to disseminate and distribute a huge

number of copies of policy brief document titled “Strategy and Guidelines for

Integrating Climate Change Adaptation Approaches in Transboundary Ecosystem

Management in East Africa”.

4. High level policy support of GWPEA Programs through the 23rd

Annual Nile TAC-COM meeting, Dodoma, United Republic of

Tanzania

From 3-4 June, GWPEA attended the 23rd Annual Nile TAC-COM that was organized

by the Nile Basin Initiative in Dodoma, Tanzania. GWPEA participation aimed at:

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1. Presenting the progress of the ongoing GWPEA programmes / projects

Presenting the areas of complementarity between NBI-GWPEA

Programmes/activities

2. Proposing areas of collaboration between NBI-GWPEA

3. Joining NBI and supporting the Nile Media Award Event

1. Presentation of the progress of the ongoing GWPEA programmes /

projects

The GWPEA Regional coordinator presented to the Nile TAC-COM meeting the

progress of the ongoing programmes / project of GWPEA such as Partnership and

networking, WACDEP, and IDMP being implemented in the Nile Basin & IGAD Region.

After presentation, Nile TAC-COM members took note of the good work done by

GWPEA in the Region

Figure 3: GWPEA RC addresses participants

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2. Presentation of the areas of complementarity between NBI-GWPEA

Programs/activities

Proposed areas of collaboration between NBI-

GWPEA

With the appreciation and recognition of the good work done by GWPEA in

implementing programmes and projects that are complementing with the on-going NBI

Progammes as highlighted above, Nile-TAC-COM meeting, recommended that NBI

Sec together with GWPEA can review and streamline the below proposed areas of

collaboration between the two organizations and draft an MoU that will be signed by

the two parties to implement some joint programmes / projects.

Below are areas proposed by GWPEA for the collaboration with NBI

Step 1: Identify strategic areas for collaboration and develop joint programs and

activities, by also engaging other key strategic partners such IGAD, ANBO, AMCOW,

etc

Step 2: Build on the existing / newly initiated GWPEA programs such as:

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1. CB Program for Drought Resilience in Nile Basin /IGAD region

2. Capacity Building Program for International Water Law for Africa

3. Application of IWRM to Climate and Drought Resilience Programmes

4. Promoting Water-Food-Energy- Ecosystem Nexus ( WFEE) in Africa

5. Engaging youth and Women in WS and CR programme in the Nile and IGAD Region;

6. Special programme: Unlocking the potential of Private Sector for investing in WFE Security Programmes

7. Support to the Akanyaru project for Rwanda and Burundi as initiated by NELSAP-KAGERA Transboundary Project

3. GWP Eastern Africa Joined NBI and Regional Partners to Award Best

Journalists in Reporting on Nile Basin

In the sideline of the NILECOM, GWP eastern Africa partnered with the Nile Basin

Initiative (NBI) to honor winners of the Nile Media Awards 2015 competition at a

ceremony held on June 4, 2015 at Saint Gaspar Hotel in Dodoma, Tanzania.

Through the Media Awards, NBI, GWPEA and other partners (GIZ, Nile Basin

Discourse) seek to recognize journalists for outstanding reporting on issues

surrounding the Nile cooperation, Nile Basin as well as inspire increased factual and

accurate reporting on these issues, were in two categories: radio and print.

In the radio category, Ms. Secilia Ndabigeze from Tanzania received an award for Best

Radio Programme. In her feature, she embarked on a journey in the Nile Basin region

to find out what the different countries were doing to overcome the problem of water

hyacinth on Lake Victoria. Judges commended the feature for the structure and

coverage of wide range of views, which consolidated the message.

Gerald Tenywa, from Uganda, collected the award for best story in the print category

for an article titled “River erosion: Uganda losing land to Congo.” The article explored

how lack of a plan for sustainable development has caused the people of Ntoroko

district in western Uganda to be at war with River Semliki. The judging panel applauded

the topic, which addressed multi-dimensional aspects including human, economic and

environmental views. The 1st runner-up prize in the radio category went to Claver

Hakizimana from Burundi while Mona Abdelhalim Eid Sewilam from Egypt was

crowned 1st runner up in the print category.

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The Executive Director of the NBI Secretariat, John Rao Nyaoro, HSC said that

engaging the media, keeping them informed through robust communication and

participation has been given due emphasis as one of the building blocks of NBI.

GWPEA Regional Coordinator, Safari Patrick, stressed that one of the GWP strategic

goal is sharing information and knowledge and GWPEA values its partnership with

the media to promote water security and climate resilience in the region.

The special event was witnessed by Ministers in charge of Water Affairs in the Nile

Basin countries, Members of the Nile Technical Advisory Committee, representatives

of Development Partners, among others.

5. Addressing Water and Food Security Issues: National

Consultations in Sudan

GWPEA in conjunction with the Sudan Ministry of Water and Electricity and Sudan

Country Water Partnership have conducted a National Consultations on WFS, held in

Khartoum on 15th June 2015.

More than 40 participants from cross-sectoral and mult-disciplinary fields and sectors

such Government water-agriculture-energy ministries and affiliated agencies,

academia, research entities, UN and International Development Organisations, were

gathered to discuss and also provide inputs in the High Level Panel of Expert Report

on Food Security and Nutrition, that highlights the interconnections between food and

water security.

These National Consultations were also intended to build awareness and examine the

country and National relevance of global perspectives, and provide inputs and options

to support bilateral and multilateral negotiations, and recommendations that will

enhance resolutions from the 42nd CFS.

Although water is central to development, its value is often overlooked. It is thus

essential that the national consultations help to ensure water and the complexity of its

governance is properly reflected in any food security agenda.

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Moreover water is tied to most sustainable development themes – e.g. food, health,

energy, ecosystems, etc. so it is essential to recognize the obvious linkages with these

other thematic approaches. The Sudan National consultations thus aimed to mobilize

the voice of stakeholders in the broader national development context on the issues

related to the water-food-energy-ecosystems nexus. The country level feedback will

influence the global policy dialogue and contribute to shaping potential resolutions from

the CFS in 2015.

MEDITERRANEAN TITLE :

Policy dialogue in Palestine: Key stakeholders endorse action plan towards better

water governance & financial sustainability

BODY :

Benefiting from an inclusive and open consultation process with contributions from a wide range of

stakeholders, the Third Workshop of the Palestinian Water Policy Dialogue took place in Ramallah, on

16 June 2015 and discussed a comprehensive set of recommendations and a concrete action plan for

overcoming main governance challenges towards a financially sustainable water sector. The event was

organised by GWP Mediterranean, under the patronage of H.E. Mazen Ghuneim, Chairman of the

Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) and within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean

project ‘Governance & Financing for the Mediterranean Water Sector’.

Opening the workshop on behalf of H.E. Mazen Ghuneim, Eng. Youssef Awayes from PWA, praised the

Governance & Financing for the Mediterranean Water Sector project for “supporting a transparent and

inclusive dialogue among key stakeholders that fully aligns with the sector reform and for compiling its

outcomes along with analytical work into a comprehensive document, the National Report”, while Mr.

Gunnar Olvik, representative of the Consulate General of Sweden, reconfirmed the support of the

Swedish Government to the Palestinian water sector, materialised through contribution to the sector

reform and to better water governance and financing through the activities of this project. Mr. Olvik

also urged PWA to “take these tools and outcomes further in favour of the advancement of the water

sector”, whereas Mr. Ahmad Hindi, Focal Point of the Dialogue at PWA, highlighted “the need for

continuation of this dialogue on PSP and better water governance”.

Following the Dialogue’s Second Workshop (May 2015, Ramallah) that discussed the first draft of the

National Report ‘Governance in Palestine: Sector Reform to include Private Sector Participation’,

outlining the key governance challenges to the sustainable financing of water services, this workshop

discussed a set of recommended practical steps that can help overcome these challenges. A mix of

interventions and open discussion was based on the Final Draft Report, final draft of the Report which

had incorporated key stakeholders’ comments and input received during the Second consultation

workshop, bilateral meetings as well as written comments; and enriched with suggested

recommendations for action in critical areas, shaped in the form of an Action Plan.

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Discussions assisted in refining the ways to move forward with key stakeholders agreeing on the Action

Plan, whose gender sensitive and pro-poor actions are based on international tools and best practices

tailor-made to the Palestinian context.

As a follow up to the Workshop, stakeholders will be sending any further comments/input in writing

till Monday, 20 July 2015. The Report will be finalised according to feedback received and will be

launched during a final workshop in mid-September 2015. The report-launching workshop will

conclude the current phase of the Palestinian Dialogue.

The Palestinian Policy Dialogue (2014-2015) is conducted by the Global Water Partnership-

Mediterranean (GWP-Med) in close collaboration with the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) and

within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) labelled project ‘Governance &

Financing for the Mediterranean Water Sector’ with the financial support of the Swedish International

Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the GEF – UNEP/MAP MedPartnership programme. The

Dialogue promotes building a shared consensus among key stakeholders on the main bottlenecks to

sustainable financing of Palestine’s water sector and the ways/actions to overcome them, including

through private sector participation. These actions -based on best practices and internationally

recognised tools- are included in an analytical country Report, based on technical work conducted by

GWP-Med with the assistance of PWA and with direct input from the involved stakeholders.

SOUTHERN AFRICA

1.0 Introduction

During the month of June 2015, the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA)

continued to facilitate national dialogues leading to the formulation of the fourth Regional

Water Programme. A key aspect of the formulation involves holding consultations with key

stakeholders including youth, and creating media awareness. Notably, during the month of

June, the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Water Weeks were held in

Mauritius and Madagascar, to provide input to the Regional Strategic Action Plan IV

formulation process. These were landmark events for GWPSA as the engagement

strengthened partnership efforts on the Island states. GWPSA worked closely with the water

ministries and the key contact institutions to provide support in holding the country

consultations. Key stakeholders, particularly the youth were well represented in the Youth

Forums and consultation days held during the water weeks. During this period, a number of

countries also announced winners to the current GWPSA/ SADC youth photo and essay

competition.

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The month of June also involved the implementation of a number of activities in Zimbabwe.

These comprised a food and water consultation workshop supporting input to the 42nd Food

and Water Security resolutions of the Committee of Food Security. An Urban Water Resource

Management Workshop was also facilitated by the Zimbabwe Water Partnership (ZWP) on

behalf of the Africa Water Facility (AWF).

2.0 June 2015 Activities

2.1 SADC Water Weeks

2.2.1 SADC Water Week provides a forum for Mauritians to examine island and regional water

management issues

Mauritius joined the other SADC countries in providing input to the 4th phase of the Regional

Water Programme by holding a workshop in the context of the SADC Water Week on the 3rd

and 4th June 2015. The meeting held at Voilà Hotel in Bagatelle was opened by Mr. Ivan

Collendavallo, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities, and was attended by 60 stakeholders

from the water sector, supporting sectors, media and youth.

The national SADC Water Week under the theme “From Vision to Action” was hosted by the

Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities, and facilitated by the Global Water Partnership

Southern Africa office on behalf of SADC. Two parallel sessions comprising a media training

and a youth forum were held on 3 June. The aim was to sensitise journalists to report on water

issues as well as empower the youths to participate in water programmes and development

through media and youth workshops respectively.

The main workshop focused in mapping the strategic direction of the fourth phase of the

Regional Water Programme known as the Regional Strategic and Action Plan (RSAP IV) on

Integrated Water Resources Management and Development.

In his opening address, Mr Collendavelloo recalled that the SADC National Water Weeks,

which had already been organised in more than 10 Member States, aim to demonstrate to

Member States the value of their cooperation under the SADC umbrella by clearly articulating

the benefits enjoyed by each of them in the three phases of the regional water programme

since 1999. He added that the Water Weeks serve as a vehicle to advocate for increased

investment in water resources development and management, whose ultimate aim is to attain

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development for improved water security and climate resilience.

Speaking about water issues in Mauritius, the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities said that

it is high on Government’s agenda. Mr Collendavalloo reemphasised that Mauritius does not

lack water resources, nor is the country affected by chronic droughts. He added that the main

challenge is water management - with vision, courage and audacity. According to him, too

much water is being wasted. He noted that “There is a dearth of decision makers at the top

level. There are more administrators than real managers. Our water problem is more about

water management rather than the lack of water resources.”

Mr Collendavalloo spoke about the restructuring of the Central Water Authority (CWA). To

that end, a project competition would be launched at the level of the CWA where each staff

would give its views and opinions on how to restructure the institution.

A mention of challenges facing island states, such as tropical storms and cyclones was also

mentioned in his opening remarks. Regarding such challenges, Mr Collendavallo further

emphasized on the need for SADC to consider island state water challenges when developing

the new strategy.

Throughout the discussions during the consultation and group work sessions, it was evident

that Mauritius is blessed with resourceful aquifers and abundant fresh underground water.

The discussions however highlighted that Mauritius, like many other countries is water-

stressed. It was noted that the island is moving further into the water-scarce zone with

continued population growth, where water availability will be a limiting factor to socio-

economic development. Challenges pointed to increasing water demand due to demographic

changes putting stress on existing water resources and the failure to keep pace with the

changes in distribution patterns. There is a greater need for Water Infrastructure (storage

capacity) to mitigate against the impacts of climate change. The islands are subject to tropical

storms or cyclones with heavy rainfall from November to May giving rise to periodic flooding.

Despite the relative abundance of rainfall, the island also experiences periods of water

shortage.

Additional challenges pointed to impacts from land-use activities, urbanisation (increasing

demands), high level of no revenue water, institutions working in isolation, and fragmented

legislation. Additionally, there are large variations in rainfall and this has implications for

available freshwater resources. The island further experiences extended dry seasons with

periods of heavy rain, torrential at times, which present technical problems for storage,

treatment and distribution. In December, water supply in several parts of the country is

severely disrupted because rainfall is deficient.

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Significantly, discussions pointed to opportunities that the country can further embark on to

manage its water resources. Examples are the need for Government to further bring about a

decrease in water demand from the CWA by introducing more rational water tariffs that would

force consumers to minimize wastage of the commodity and by encouraging more Mauritians

to resort to rain water harvesting. It was also felt that issues of increasing storage capacity of

water and implementing water demand management needed to be optimized. During the

recent-past, there has been massive investment to revamp the water sector in Mauritius by

the government and efforts made at dealing with floods and cyclones, and the role of the

private sector in financing water projects and infrastructure is increasing.

Speaking at the end of the workshop, Dr. Msibi (SADC) noted that the experiences and lessons

learnt by Mauritius were valuable for other SADC states. These lessons in handling floods, and

providing access to drinking water were seen as pivotal to the improvement of the Regional

Water Programme in SADC.

2.2.2 Malagasy stakeholders contribute to Fourth Phase of Regional Water Programme

formulation process National consultations towards consolidating Madagascar’s input into the RSAP formulation

were held at the Ivato Conference Centre (CCI) on 4th and 5th June in Antananarivo. It saw the

attendance of more than 200 various national stakeholders from all water-related sectors in

Madagascar. Media experts as well as youth were fully represented.

Mr Phera Ramoeli, SADC Water Division stated that the SADC Water week’s initiative that was

being implemented throughout the SADC region is considered as a blueprint towards adapting

climate change. The meeting was officially opened by the Special advisor to the President, Mr

Jaobarison Rajaonarivony who applauded the whole initiative mentioning that youth and

media experts can contribute positively to a much needed sustainability. He recognized that

Madagascar has embraced Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) although the

concept is not yet well understood among populations and all sectors within the country.

Four Malagasy ministers were present at the opening ceremony, among which the Minister

of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Dr Benedicte Johanita Ndahimananjara, who reiterated that

the timing was just perfect for Madagascar given their political context and was hopeful that

this initiative would promote a better understanding of the relevance of the IWRM concept in

Madagascar and enhance regional cooperation in order to achieve all SADC goals.

Mr Harimanga Raymond Randrema emphasized the fact that water resources management

plays a critical role in poverty reduction in Madagascar. He also mentioned that indigenous

knowledge is still being used in Madagascar and needed to be promoted more towards

achieving sustainable development.

Mrs Patricia Ramarojaona, scientist and researcher, mentioned that climate change’s impacts

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are being felt heavily through water resources in Madagascar and expressed the need to

ensure that adaptation is prioritised in the RSAP IV formulation. The following were identified

amongst others, as constraints to using and valuing water as engine for economic growth,

poverty alleviation and sustainable development in Madagascar: limited data on water

resources, insufficient knowledge on the quantity and quality of readily available water

resources in Madagascar, poor knowledge of stakeholders on regional legal documents and

frameworks, lack of technical an operational capacity within the sector in Madagascar and

lack of financial resources dedicated to support development of the water sector in

Madagascar. It was stated that the investment in hydropower, which remains a highly

untapped field in Madagascar, could support the economic development of the country and

the region and should therefore be encouraged.

At the end of very rich and fruitful deliberations, Mr Phera thanked all participants for their

vibrant participation and assured all the Malagasy stakeholders present that the thorough and

relevant contributions will be taken on board when formulating the RSAP IV and that

Madagascar will be given priority somehow to make up for the opportunities they could have

missed due to the sanction. On behalf of the Minister of Water, sanitation and hygiene, Mr

Harimanga R. Randrema thanked the SADC/GWP SA delegation as well as all participants and

officially closed the SADC Water Week in Madagascar. Lastly, before all could leave, the

laureates of the youth photo/essay competition that was launched few weeks before the

SADC Water Week were recognized and awarded prizes (smartphones, i-pads and vouchers).

3.0 Zimbabwe contributes to 42nd Food and Water Security resolutions of the Committee of Food Security

The Global Water Partnership (GWP) network was tasked to facilitate consultations on water

and food security at country level in order to provide concerned governments with widely

shared position on water and food security issues and challenges in their respective countries.

The Zimbabwe Water Partnership (ZWP) through a committee comprised mainly from the

food and water sectors spearheaded the water-food consultations.

In light of this, on the 5th of June 2015, a Food and Water Security Consultation workshop was

held at Rainbow Towers, Harare, Zimbabwe. A total of 29 participants from the water, food,

energy and finance sector attended the consultation. The value addition of this initiative lies

in the establishment of a bridge between two issues frequently tackled in public policies; food

security and water security.

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The aim of the workshop was to mobilize the voice of stakeholders in the broader national

development context on the issues related to the water-food-energy-ecosystems nexus. With

the following being the main objectives: to obtain views from Zimbabwe stakeholders on the

interconnections between food and water security, to build local awareness and provide

inputs and options to support bilateral and multilateral negotiations, and recommendations

that will enhance resolutions from the 42nd Committee of Food Security (CFS) and to ensure

water and the complexity of its governance is properly reflected in any local food security

agenda. The expected output of the workshop is a report with recommendations that will

enhance resolutions from 42nd CFS and that will influence the global policy dialogue and

contribute to shaping potential resolutions from the CFS in 2015.

In giving the welcome remarks, Mr Zvikomborero Manyangadze, Chief Hydrologist, Ministry

of Environment, Water and Climate (MEWC) noted that the country has invested heavily in

the construction of storage work, however significant progress in water infrastructures have

not been completed due to economic challenges. As a result, from the 24th to the 26th of June,

the Ministry will host the Water Infrastructure Workshop where 10 key projects will be

presented to potential funders with the aim of garnering for funding. He also noted that

pollution of water resources and siltation are some of the major challenges currently being

faced and these need to be taken seriously to improve the country’s water security.

Mr, Wellington Dzvairo, Country Programme Manager gave an overview of the High Level

Panel of Experts (HLPE) report and recommendations. In his presentation he highlighted that

water is at the centre of everything and you can note separate water from the environment,

since the two go hand in hand. There after a brief presentation was made on the Zimbabwe’s

food and water security situation to give background information on the country’s position.

In presenting on the food security situation in Zimbabwe, Mrs, R. Nhongonhema (AGRITEX),

highlighted that there had been a 49% drop from last year’s production in maize cereal (staple

food). In elaborating on the food security situation in the country, Mr, W. Chaonwa,

Department of Agricultural Technical and Extension Services, highlighted that 37% of the

country receives adequate rainfall for crop production and hence there is potential to irrigate

220 000 hectares. Presenting on the water security situation in the country, Mr, K. Kayirasora,

MEWC highlighted that water is a core development issue in Zimbabwe, central to agriculture,

rural, urban and industrial development. He further noted that currently Zimbabwe has a total

storage capacity of 8.7 million Mega litres from over 8 000 dams. However, he noted that

there is also lack of enforcement of existing laws, harmonization of existing laws, aging and

poor maintenance of infrastructure, sustainability of existing institutions, budgetary

constraints, climate change and low utilization of stored water in dams which have hindered

water security in the country.

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Participants were then divided into three groups and had to discuss the main issues in relation

to water security and energy, agriculture (food and nutrition), health and environment in

Zimbabwe. Feedback from the groups was reiterated by the findings presented by the

consultant, Dr Makurira who noted that with the decrease in precipitation when

the demand for additional irrigation water has to be satisfied, other demands (e.g.

manufacturing, industry, urban consumption, etc.) have become much more difficult to

satisfy.

Also climate change and increased water

demand for agriculture in future decades is anticipated to be an added challenge to t

ransboundary framework agreements, increasing the potential for conflict. Zimbabwe is

vulnerable to irregular rainfall, drought and/or flooding and promotion of more drought

resistant cereals like sorghum and millet would likely increase food availability nationally. The

lack of a comprehensive agriculture policy framework as irrigation has declined over the past

15 years primarily due to poor maintenance or damaged infrastructure, and lack of new

investment.

The consultation was a fruitful workshop that ended with Mr, W. Chaonwa acknowledging the

efforts of GWP in choosing Zimbabwe to undertake the consultations as so much was learnt

that could help improve the water and food security in Zimbabwe.

As Ban Ki-moon puts it so eloquently, “Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty,

advancing economic growth... these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots

between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, ecosystems and food

security. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all”.

4.0 Promoting Water Resources and Infrastructure Investments in Zimbabwe

In a quest to leverage funding for projects in the water sector, the Ministry of Environment,

Water and Climate (MEWC) in collaboration with the Zimbabwe National Water Authority

(ZINWA) hosted a Water Resources and Infrastructure Investment Conference at Rainbow

Towers in Harare from the 24th to the 26th of June 2015. The conference attracted more than

400 delegates and was officially opened by the Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe,

the Honourable E.D Mnangagwa and was also graced by the Deputy Minister of Water and

Sanitation for the Republic of South Africa, the Honourable Pamela Tshwete and Minister of

Environment, Water and Climate, the Honourable Saviour Kasukuwere.

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Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWP SA) was one of the sponsors of the

Conference. Professor Emmanuel Manzungu, GWP SA consultant was afforded the platform

to present on his findings on bottlenecks in climate proofed water projects preparation and

financing in Zimbabwe: implications for investment and prioritisation. His work falls under the

Water, Climate and Development Programme (WACDEP) being implemented in Zimbabwe.

The focus of his work feeds into Work Package 4 on Investment.

The key objectives of the Conference were to; give information to potential investors on 10

selected viable water infrastructure projects with designs and studies that were done and

attract investors to put firm expressions of interest on the development or partnering with

Government in the development of water infrastructure projects.

A total of five projects, namely Kunzvi-Musami, Glassblock, Muda-Nyatsime, Kondo and Kudu

dams, received interest from potential investors. The projects are estimated to cost a total of

over US $2 billion.

GWP SA also had an exhibition booth where a total of 68 delegates showed interest in the

work done by GWP SA and requested for further literature to be shared with them. The

conference will be held annually with a view to taking stock of progress and challenges on

existing water infrastructure projects and attract new investors in the water sector.

5.0 Building ‘Cities of the Future’ by Embracing Integrated Urban Water Management practices in Zimbabwe

Water security is under intense pressure in many urban areas, and the very nature of

urbanisation contributes to water stress situations both from a quantity and quality

perspective. It is within this context that on 12th June 2015 at Meikles Hotel, Zimbabwe,

Global Water Partnership co-jointly with the African Development Bank through the

Africa Water Facility (AWF) gathered 45 participants at an Integrated Urban Water

Management (IUWM) workshop.

The workshop provided a platform for stakeholders to address and share lessons on

IUWM concepts and practices in different municipalities and towns in Zimbabwe. The

workshop comes in a broader framework of GWP’s role in promoting IUWM, which is an

innovative framework for interventions over the entire water cycle and a reconsideration

of the way water is used (and reused).

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The workshop deliberations paid a particular emphasis on Marondera, the 7 th largest

town in Zimbabwe, that is yet to receive adequate external support towards revamping

its water supply and sanitation services. The objectives of the workshop thus entailed

understanding the current state of the water supply, waste water, sanitation, storm water

and solid waste services in urban areas of Zimbabwe with a particular focus on the city of

Marondera.

The workshop was officially opened by Hon Saviour Kasukuwere, Minister of

Environment, Water and Climate. Hon Kasukuwere noted that water as an economic and

social value in all its competing uses should be allocated in an equitable manner, adopting

pro poor approaches. He specifically mentioned that during the AWF’s Governing Council

meeting held in November 2013, the government of Zimbabwe expressed interest of the

“cities of the future” concept that encompasses IUWM principles which the AWF is

pursuing with selected countries and partners.

Hon Saviour Kasukuwere also pointed out that the IUWM concept involves producing a

master plan which not only service the current needs but also the future needs under

severe stress from climate change. Such a plan looks at not only delivering traditional

services but introduces holistic ideas where sewage is viewed not as a waste but a

resource, and where sewage is transformed from being a nuisance to a national resource.

The Minister further encouraged everyone to grab the concept and run with it since it can

result in a viable business model that can actually create new cash flows and job

opportunities for Zimbabwe. He extended his gratitude to AfDB through the AWF and

GWP for initiating such a project. Speaking during the same workshop was the Mrs,

Maureen Ntege- Wasswa, representing AWF who spoke on the objectives of the African

Development Bank (AfDB), Africa Water Facility (AWF) appraisal mission.

Mr, Mateus Magala, Resident Representative Zimbabwe country office of the AfDB Group

in giving his remarks noted how the world today is experiencing challenges that are quite

different to those faced by our predecessors and these include rapid urbanisation, ageing

infrastructure, rapid population growth, inadequate planning, pollution, competing

demands on water resources, and of course climate change. This he noted no longer

affords us the luxury of carrying on with our “business as usual”. To address these

challenges, he noted the need to maximise the potential and value of water and waste.

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On elaborating on the AWF, Mr Magala noted AWF is an initiative of the African Ministers

Council on Water (AMCOW) to mobilize and apply for resources for the development of

Africa’s water sector. The AfDB manages and hosts the AWF. In 2009, the AWF extended

a Euro 2 million grant to the Chitungwiza Municipality. The proposed intervention in

Marondera would be the second grant from the AWF to Zimbabwe. He also encouraged

all participants to support the required collaborative effort in making IUWM a reality in

Zimbabwe. In his concluding remarks, he reiterated that the AfDB the AWF were both

commitment to support the Republic of Zimbabwe in its efforts to improve the quality of

life of its people.

Mr Shangwa Mavesera,Town Clerk, Bindura presenting on the drivers and pressures of

urban WASH Services in Zimbabwe, noted the following; economic challenges resulting in

reduced incomes and lack of credit lines, inappropriate technology, especially wastewater

treatment, dependency on electricity, imported spares, institutional setting and HIV and

Aids affecting family structures, productivity and health support. Going forward, Mr

Mavesera, highlighted a new mind set based on risk-anticipation, rather than on

assumptions and a sound business model that will attract private capital and improve

project bankability.

Some other key stakeholders that attended included Ms Erica Jones, Principal Director

Urban Local Authorities, who also gave remarks on behalf of the Ministry of Local

Government, Public Works and National Housing. Professor Kala Vairavamoorthy, GWP

Technical Committee, also gave a presentation on the concept of Integrated Water

Resources Management.

By the end of the workshop, participants addressed the opportunities and constraints in

using waste by-products as an income generation activity in Zimbabwe; Needs associated

with implementing an integrated approach for urban water management in Zimbabwe;

and mechanisms that can be used to improve inter-institutional and inter-sectoral

dialogue and coordination at national and local levels.

6.0 ILC, GWP & IWMI hold land and water governance workshop

The International Land Coalition (ILC), Global Water Partnership (GWP) through the GWP

Technical Committee, and International Water Management Institute (IWMI) brought together

land and water professionals, researchers and policy makers to reflect on the linkages

between water and land in the emerging geopolitics of food, and to discuss cases from global,

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regional, basin, national or local levels, where these linkages were successfully addressed in

legal frameworks, policy, and/or practice. The workshop was held in Pretoria from 15 – 16

June 2015.

The purpose of this workshop was to share different perspectives, from different geographical

settings and levels, on the land and water dimensions of the current global food security

challenge. In addition, ILC members, GWP partners, IWMI experts and other interested

organisations will aim to:

share positive and negative experiences of coordinated land and water governance and practice, and the impacts of this (un)coordinated land and water governance and practice on people’s food security, people’s livelihoods and ecosystem services;

initiate a global debate on the need and options for a coordinated governance of land and water.

Food security is considered humanity's biggest challenge for the 21st century. The

stakeholders were able to discuss critical questions such as: Where will the needed additional

freshwater resources and agricultural land come from? At what costs? How do we coordinate

land and water governance for the sake of global food security?

A key output of the meeting will be a publication of full papers made at the meeting. This and

other planned future activities will contribute towards the global debate on the need and

options for coordinated governance of land and water.

3.0 July Events 2015

WACDEP Demonstration Project Site Visit

A water, energy and food nexus demonstration project, under the Water, Climate and

Development Programme (WACDEP), is set to be implemented in the Tuli- Mtshabezi River

Sub Basin of the Shashe sub catchment with emphasis at Mtshabezi Mission to build the

resilience of the community around the Basin. As part of the preparatory work scheduled prior

to project implementation, an exploratory site visit will be undertaken by the team of

consultants from the water, energy and food sector on the 17th of July 2015.

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NAP Process in Tanzania launched

The Global Water Partnership through the Tanzania Water Partnership will together with

UNDP engage National Multi-Stakeholders at a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Training

Workshop to be held between the 8-10th July, 2015. The goal of this three day work-shop will

be to launch Tanzania’s NAP as well as to develop a common understanding of the issues that

need to be addressed on the way forward.

Tanzania’s NAP process will enable stakeholders to formulate and implement national

adaptation plans (NAPs) as a means of identifying medium and long-term adaptation needs

and developing and implementing strategies and programmes to address those needs. It is a

continuous, progressive and iterative process which follows a country-driven, gender-

sensitive, participatory and fully transparent approach. It builds on Tanzania’s climate change

strategy by focusing specifically on adaptation issues.

The specific workshop objectives will be to:

Enhance participants understanding of the NAP process according to the UNFCCC/LEG technical guidelines (referring to Tanzania’s existing work contributing to the process);

Ensure coordinated, participation of relevant agencies by discussing roles, as well as institutional needs for supporting the integration of medium- and long-term climate change adaptation into existing national, sectoral and local government planning and processes;

Update Tanzania’s roadmap to operationalize the NAP process.

The participants of this work-shop will be drawn from government ministries and

institutions, NAP-GSP partners, Civil Society as well as bilateral and multi-lateral

agencies.

RSAP IV Drafting Workshop

To kick-start the drafting of the Regional Strategic Action Plan (RSAP) IV, SADC with support

from (GWP SA) will be organising a drafting workshop on the RSAP IV. The meeting will

involve the framing/ conceptualization of the RSAP IV. The meeting will be held from 21-23

July, 2015 at Birchwood hotel, Johannesburg.

Water Weeks

In July 2015, Water Weeks will be held in Zambia and Seychelles.

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SOUTH AMERICA

GWP SAM-JUNE REPORT 2015

1. Argentina –Dialogue on Water Management and Climate Change

GWP Argentina organized the round table “Water Management and Climate Change " at the XXV

National Water Congress –CONAGUA 2015. This took place on June 18th in Parana, province of Entre

Rios.

Its aim was to promote the inclusion of climate change among the main axes currently contemplated

in the management of water resources, raising awareness about the need for better planning to deal

with t floods and droughts.

70 people participated, mainly managers of national, provincial and local governments, academia,

researchers and companies of the water community.

The activity captivated the audience, which agreed on the need to generate carefully-thought actions

and measures to adapt to climate change and complement the work being carried out to respond to

both floods and droughts.

According to the mechanism established by the organization of CONAGUA , the activity was divided

into 3 exposures of 15/20 minutes followed by a 30-minute session of questions and general

discussion. Exhibitors and presentations were the following:

Moira Evelina Doyle (CONICET and Research Center Ocean and Atmospheric University of Buenos

Aires) : Extreme rainfall in a scenario of climate change and its impact on the management of water

resources;

Jorge Daniel Bacchiega (Engineering Faculty of the National University of La Plata and the National

Water Institute) : Climate change in urban flooding;

Juan Andrés Pina (General Department of Irrigation of the Province of Mendoza): Adaptation of

Water Resources management to Climate Change.

Ana Mugetti , Chair of GWP Argentina and Vice - President of IARH .

GWP Argentina institutional brochure was handed in during the event.

News in Spanish and photos: http://www.gwp.org/es/GWP-Sud-America/EN-ACCION/GWP-en-las-

noticias/2015/2015-06-18/

2. Implementing cross-sector interaction to increase water security

“In this case we want to demonstrate that cross-sector interaction is possible, this means to bring all

together ministries, private organizations, academia, local authorities..in order to make decisions

related to the proper use and care of water”, explained Sofía Castro, GWP South America Programmes

Coordinator to a national Peruvian TV media.

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“And this is what we are actually doing”, she added. “We have created a Coordinating Committee that

meets monthly and consists of Ministry of the Environment, the National Water Authority of the

Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, the Geological,

Metallurgical and Mining Institute of the Ministry of Energy and Mining, the Pontifical Catholic

University of Peru, La Molina National Agrarian University, NGOs, rural communities and district

municipalities to make decisions and follow up on the advances in this sub basin, that is so important

to Lima”, referring to the Santa Eulalia´s river sub basin in Peru, where a pilot initiative is being

undertaken, under the GWP Water, Climate and Development Program (WACDEP) for South America.

This intends to be replicated in other countries of the region.

The main objective of this initiative is to show that cross sectorial coordination and cooperation in

practice is possible, as well as essential to improve climate resilience and water security in the

mentioned sub- basin

Santa Eulalia´s sub basin produces 50% of the water and 70% of the energy used in Lima, which has 10

million inhabitants. In contrast with its great potential to supply water and energy, Santa Eulalia´s

upper basin shows very high levels of poverty and inequity. Its population suffers water, food and

energy insecurity, all aggravated by the increase of vulnerability due to the effects of climate change.

WACDEP was created to support the integration of water security and climate change adaptation in

development planning and investment processes, promoting IWRM as a key strategy.

News in Spanish and complete interview: http://www.gwp.org/es/GWP-Sud-America/EN-

ACCION/GWP-en-las-noticias/2015/2015-07-09/

WACDEP PROGRESS MONTHLY REPORT June 2015- Main highlights.

- Coordination with mayors and presidents of the peasant communities of the beginning of the

second stage of cross-sectoral interaction promotion and citizen participation with the

Development and Environment institute ( IDMA ) whose aim will be to strengthen the organizations

and participants of the conciliation spaces.

- Coordination meeting with Aquafondo and FFLA for the Workshop with municipal and communal

authorities in Santa Eulalia , on the process of creation of the Water Resources council of CHIRILU´s

basin.

- Completion of the collection of primary information for the definition of the socio- economic

productive baseline.

- Coordination with the Bolivian Consultancy “Servicios Ambientales” (SASA ) for WARKA WATER pilot

project , a low cost water catchment bamboo infrastructure. It can capture up to 100 liters of clean

water for human consumption.

- The UNALM concluded three technical files of Chaclla, Casta and Callahuanca projects.

- The hydrogeological study inspection for the artificial recharge of aquifers in the sub basin of Santa

Eulalia, prepared by INGEMMET, was delivered and will complement in a very positive way the

technical files.

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- Coordination with TNC / Aquafondo for joint activities in the sub basin in the framework of its

project on adaptation to climate change, funded by USAID . In particular, it is expected they will

support the implementation of these activities.

- We have participated with IICA in two workshops of validation of competency profiles for GIRH

promoters and family farming to be implemented in the sub basin. Two mayors and two leaders of

rural communities and members of the coordinating committee (MINAM, ANA ) participated.

- Coordination for the implementation of an international course on GIRH and Climate Change to be

held on July 20th to 25th in Santa Eulalia. Four leaders and one sub basin IDMA specialist in organic

agriculture confirmed their assistance.

- Two representatives of the intercommunity association participated in an exchange experience "

XIV Fair of Agricultural Biodiversity " in the Huánuco region, organized by IDMA , MINAM , MINAGRI ,

INIA , AGRORURAL , others.

- Coordination with ECOCITY BUILDER to organize the course “World Map eco-citizen of Lima –

Sustainable Human Settlements, Community Research and Environmental and Social Data Mapping”

to be held in the districts of Santa Eulalia and San Isidro.

- Interview to GWP SAM Programmes Coordinator on June 22nd, in the “Dialogue and debate”

program broadcasted by Channel 7 in TV Perú : " Do Peruvians really take care of water?"

http://www.tvperu.gob.pe/informa/locales/los-peruanos-somos-responsables-con-el-cuidado-del-

agua-opina

-Participation at the workshop organized by Yale University: “Growing lasting results to address

challenges related to the forestry sector in Peru, through learning influence pathways (research).

Interest in WACDEP work on governance.

-The proposal "Capacity building to implement ecosystem -based adaptation in the sub basin of

Santa Eulalia through revaluating ancestral knowledge" was introduced to the German government

through the IKI climate initiative.

-Participation on June 26th of GWP SAM Programmes Coordinator as a panelist in the Forum “Water

Security for Sustainable Development”, organized by ANA .

-Interview for the Chilean magazine “Red Agrícola”( www.redagricola.com)

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SOUTH ASIA

Part 1: GWP SAS Regional Office

1.1 Country level discussions on the South Asia Drought Monitoring System

(SADMS)

Ms Priyanka Dissanayake, Regional Coordinator (RCO) attended a meeting organised by

IWMI Sri Lanka programme held at IWMI, Colombo. The users of the SADMS product,

Department of Irrigation, Meteorology, Agriculture, Disaster Management Centre and

experts from IWMI attended the meeting (Photo 1).

The meeting was organised to get their views to enhance and customise SADMS. A plan of

engagement with the user community was also discussed for implementation at the

meeting. It was agreed to have a couple of follow up meetings after the first consultation

meeting and Disaster Management Centre has taken the responsibility for arranging the next

meeting.

Photo 1: Meeting attended by water experts in Sri Lanka

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Part 2: Bangladesh Water Partnership (BWP)

Core Activity Report:

1.1 World Environment Day Celebration 2015

a) Boat Rally

BWP in association with Bhairab Area Water Partnership (AWP), Initiative for Right View

(IRV) and South-west Youth Water Forum observed the World Environment Day on 4 June.

The theme was “Seven billion dreams - one planet - consume with care”. A boat rally was

organised from Jailkhana Ghat, Khulna to raise awareness among stakeholders on water

security and climate resilient development.

Md Mostafa Kamal, Deputy Commissioner, Khulna was present as the chief guest and he

inaugurated the rally. The inauguration was chaired by Mr Mokbul Hossain Mintu, President,

Khulna Press Club. The rally coordinator was Marina Juthi, Secretary, Bhairab AWP and

Associate Coordinator, IRV. Representatives from Bangladesh Manobadhikar Andolan,

Bangladesh Manobadhikar Bastobayan Sangstha, South-west Water Youth Forum, Khulna,

United Nations Youth and Student Association of Bangladesh were present at the event.

While thanking the organisers the Chief Guest requested the participants to keep the rivers

clean. Mr Mintu, President, Khulna Press Club said World Environment Day is an United

Nations initiative which encourages to rally people and organisations across the world to

take part in awareness raising on environment and take positive action around selected

themes. All age groups especially the youth were actively involved in the celebration.

The participants rallied around these topics; to conserve the environment, conserve river,

ensure equitable water distribution, stop river encroachment and pollution (Photo 2, 3 and

4).

Photo 2: The Chief Guest, Md. Mostafa Kamal,

Deputy Commissioner, delivering his speech

Photo 3: Southwest youth water forum, Khulna

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b) Knowledge and awareness raising seminar on ‘‘Halda river, proper water management

and our responsibility’’

An open discussion and an awareness raising seminar with youth and community was held

on 6 July by BWP in association with Halda AWP in Chittagong. The programme was held in

Dakkhin Madarsha Union Parishad Hall, Hatahazari, Chittagong. Dr Khondaker Azharul Haq,

Vice President, BWP attended the meeting as the Chief Guest with Ms Mukta Akter,

Executive Secretary of BWP as special guest (Photo 5). Ms Akter made a presentation on

“towards a green and sustainable planet” and encouraged the youth to learn more on saving

the environment. Ms Naima Nazir, Research Assistant of BWP was present as an observer.

The keynote paper on “Water Management and Climate Resilience at Halda River Basin

Area” delivered by Prof D. Muhammad Ali Azadi, Department of Zoology, Chittagong

University. The meeting was followed by an open discussion.

Dr Haq in his speech discussed about this year’s slogan and explained the importance of

saving the environment in the contexts of the South Asia region and entire world. He invited

the participants to engage proactively in sustainable environment management.

Photo 5: Ms Mukta Akter with the students of Akboria School and College, Hathazari, Chittagong

Photo 4: Views of Boat Rally

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The programme was conducted by Mohammad Imam Hossain Chowdhury, Chief Executive

of NOWZUWAN. Approximately two hundred fifty participants from different multi-

disciplinary organisations including political leaders, representatives from Department of

Fisheries, United Nations, NGOs, teachers, social workers, students and journalist were

present at the meeting (Photo 6).

The following were discussed at the meeting;

Environment friendly planning and development activities

Protecting environment around Halda River

Suggestion for an improved river eco-system and water management system.

acquiring knowledge and awareness on climate change and water resource

management

enhancing youth participation for saving environment

sensitising policy makers and government and NGO officials on saving river

Halda as a permanent fish sanctuary.

Photo 6: Participants of the meeting

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1.2 49th Executive committee meeting of BWP

The 49th Executive Committee (EC) Meeting of BWP was held on 14 June at BWP secretariat.

The meeting was chaired by Mr Md Shahidul Hassan, President, BWP and a total of six

members out of 19 were presented at the meeting (Photo 7). The main points discussed

were;

Confirmation of minutes of 48th EC meeting held on 15 February

Status of 2015 Work Plan under core funding

Status of 2015 Work Plan under WACREP funding Phase - II

Effect of diminished conversion rate from Euro to BDT on core and WACREP

funded activities

BWP newsletter for year 2015

Report on constitutive assembly of Pakistan Youth Parliament for Water

(PYPW) and conference on Water and Sustainable Development – Role of Youth

Report on 4th Asia Pacific Youth Parliament for Water (APYPW) and 7th World

Water Forum (WWF)

This was the 2nd EC meeting for the year 2015 and EC expressed their satisfaction on the

progress made on core programme while expressing concerns about the fund freezing for

WACREP activities.

Activities outside the Workplan 2015

1.3 Observance of World Environment Day 2015

An open discussion was organised by Centre for Environmental and Geographic Information

Services (CEGIS), a partner organisation of BWP, jointly with Department of Environment

(DoE) on 7 June at Hoimanti Conference Room, Forest Department, Agargoan, Dhaka (Photo

8).

Photo 7: 49th Executive committee

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Approximately 80 participants from multi-disciplinary organisations were present at the

discussion.

Honorable Minister Mr Anisul Islam Mahmud MP, Ministry of Water Resources, Government

of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Programme

was chaired by Dr Jafor Ahmed khan, Secretary of Ministry of Water Resources, Government

of Bangladesh. Mr Md Rousul Alam Mondol, Chief Director of Environment Department; Mr

Maike Robson, Representative of Bangladesh Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the

United Nations and Dr Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Acting Secretary to the Ministry of Environment

and Forest, Government of Bangladesh were present as special guests. Dr Ainun Nishat,

Professor Emirates, BRAC University of Bangladesh was present as the Guest of Honour.

The Chief Guest Mr Mahmud MP urged on preserving natural resources for future

generations. The key note paper titled “Threats to Natural Resources; Our Position” was

delivered by Eng Md Uazi Ullah, Executive Director of CEGIS. The paper discussed about the

current scenario of the environment and future threats due to lack of management of

natural resources. He also emphasised on developing interaction between natural and

human resources, nationally and globally as potential a solution. The presentation was

followed by an open discussion.

Part 3: Bhutan Water Partnership (BhWP)

1.1 WACREP 6.B IWRM sensitisation to local leaders of Thimphu District

The IWRM sensitisation workshop was aimed at educating and providing information on

water resources and its management to the Gups (Local leaders). Gups as the head of

Gewog (block) plays a very important role that includes utilisation and management of

natural resources.

Photo 8: Observance of World Environment Day 2015

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Eight local leaders from eight sub-districts and the District Environment Officer attended the

workshops held at RSPN office in Thimphu from 2 to 3 June 2015 (Photo 9). Presentations on

importance of environment and water were made followed by fruitful discussions on various

environmental and water related issues. The Chairman of BhWP and the Executive Director

of RSPN also shared their thoughts about environmental conservation and water. Local

leaders shared the issues related to water in their respective areas followed by discussions.

There were number of ideas shared among the participants and the participants expressed

that the programme helped them to understand the holistic approach for water

conservation.

Part 4: India Water Partnership (IWP)

Core activity report

1.1 Reviewing State Water Polices of Goa and Tamil Nadu by IWP in line with National

Water Policy 2012 in the context of climate change

IWP as part of its Work Plan is reviewing the State Water Policy of Goa and Tamil Nadu in

2015 with the support of Institute for Resource Management and Economic Development

(IRMED), Delhi.

Photo 9: Local leaders and Environment Officer of Thimphu district

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In the month of May the study team along with the Project Director to Water Resources

Wing of Public Works Department (PWD), Government of Tamil Nadu at Chennai visited the

State Government Officials to have preliminary discussions on Tamil Nadu State Water

Policy prepared in 1994. Two interactive sessions with officers of Water Resources Wing of

PWD, Government of Tamil Nadu was held during the visit.

In consultation with State Government officials, Salem district of Tamil Nadu was selected

for the field survey in June which has five drought prone blocks. Executive Engineer of

Sarabanga Basin Division of the Salem District was nominated by the state government for

assisting the survey team. A local person was engaged by the study team as an interpreter

who translated the findings from Tamil to English language. The survey was conducted

based on the pre-structured schedule and analysis of findings is in progress. Purpose of the

survey was to identify the knowledge and perceptions of senior level and grassroots level

functionaries and farmers, on the status of present State Water Policy and impact of

climate change.

Study team is collaborating with the State Government officials for organising a multi-

stakeholders’ workshop on Tamil Nadu State Water Policy. The tentative date for the

workshop is 23 July at Anna University, Chennai.

Participating in Meetings/Workshops/Conferences

1.2 Meeting of WaterEx World Expo

WaterEx are planned for December 2015 at Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and 10 to 12 February

2016 at Ahmedabad (Gujarat). This is with special focus on Indian Process Engineering,

Chemicals, Pharmaceutical, Bio-technology and allied sectors, with the participation of

technology providers, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, instrument manufacturers

and suppliers for monitoring and measuring and other associated industries for the water

and waste water treatment.

A planning meeting was held on 23 June at Central Water Commission, New Delhi under the

Chairmanship of Mr A. B. Pandya, Chairman, Central Water Commission and Ex-Officio

Secretary to Government of India and Chairman, Central Advisory Board. Dr Veena Khanduri,

Executive Secretary-cum-Country Coordinator, IWP attended the meeting as a member of

Central Advisory Board (CAB) of WaterEx World Expo. Sixteen CAB members attended the

meeting.

The below given issues suggested by CAB to be focussed at the event in Chennai; fresh water

supply, pollution of groundwater, coastal erosion in Chennai, water conservation and

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augmentation, water desalination, water regeneration, rainwater harvesting, water security

through technological interventions, installation of water treatment plants and installation

of sewage treatment plants.

The issues suggested for Ahmedabad (Gujarat) were, waste water management and re-

cycling, salinity control, desalination and distillation, general water supply and sanitation

plan, water conservation, effluent treatment systems, sewage and sludge treatment,

rainwater harvesting and augmentation of drinking water.

1.3 Meeting to Rejuvenate Hindon River, a tributary of Yamuna River

Jan Jodo Abhiyan (Link people to people campaign) has recently been launched in India by

Mr Rajendra Singh, the Water Man of India, Magsaysay Awardee and Stockholm Water

Week Award winner for rejuvenation of rivers and other water bodies (Photo 10).

As a first initiative, the Jan Jodo Abhiyan organised a meeting on 11 June at New Delhi with

the aim to rejuvenate and make the Hindon river free from pollution. The Hindon river a

tributary of Yamuna river which flows through Western Uttar Pradesh.

The meeting Hindon - Yamuna - Ganga River Panchayat (assembly of local government

persons in India) was attended by Water Activists, Political Representatives, Policy Makers,

State Representatives, Industrialists, academicians and representatives of Civil Society

Organisations (CSOs) drawn from the state of Uttar Pradesh and Union Government of India.

More than 180 participants attended the meeting and explored challenges and opportunities

related to Hindon river rejuvenation. Participants and guest speaker have mapped out the

pathway of change and defined a strategy and a course of action for coming period for

rejuvenation of Hindon River and making it pollution free. PANCH (Judges) were

unanimously decided during River Panchayat for taking forward the decisions of the

panchayat.

Photo 10: View of the River Panchayat Meeting

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Mr Shivpal Singh Yadav, Cabinet Minister for Public Works Department, Irrigation and Water

Resources, Government of Uttar Pradesh stated that ponds identification and demarcation

will be done more strictly in the state of Uttar Pradesh and needful will be done for ensuring

natural flow of river in the state. He also informed that the state government of Uttar

Pradesh has already started interventions in this direction.

Mr Shashi Shekhar, Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganges

Rejuvenation, Government of India stated that the level of water of the river needs to be

increased to gain the natural flow of the river. He further said that river rejuvenation is a

collective responsibility.

Mr Deepak Singhal, Principal Secretary Department of Irrigation and Water Resources,

Government of Uttar Pradesh stated that state of Uttar Pradesh has the largest river basin in

the world. The Uttar Pradesh has already completed the mapping of every river. He

suggested the need for developing a link from government to grassroots ensuring effective

implementation of Jan Jodo programme. He also committed that Irrigation and Water

Resource Department of Uttar Pradesh will work for rejuvenation of Hindon River.

Mr Manoj Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of

India stated that it is important to focus on need based small projects rather larger once. He

also informed that Government of India is in the process of preparing policy for combating

the adverse effect of climate change.

Mr Rajendra Singh moderated the River Panchayat and stated that time has come to ensure

rights of river to flow naturally (Photo 11). Encroachment over water bodies and rivers need

to be checked, demarked and identified for reducing encroachment. It is needed to prepare

and reinforce laws on river pollution especially on flow of drainage into river.

Photo 11: Address by Mr Rajendra Singh

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Mr Bastiaan Mohrmann, co-head Asia and India Representative, 2030 Water Resources

Group stated the need for participatory water resources management approach for Hindon

river Rejuvenation. A group discussion was facilitated for finding solutions and

opportunities.

Mr Ramesh Singh, State Convenor, Bihar Jal Jan Jodo shared experiences of Nadi Sansad

(River Parliament) of North Bihar.

Dr Veena Khanduri, Executive Secretary-cum-Country Coordinator, IWP was selected as one

of the five judges in the meeting to take forward the decisions of River Panchayat in future.

The other judges are; Ms Indira Khurana, Mr S. K. Verma, Prof Vinod Tare and Mr Arun

Tiwari.

Comming Events Sustainable Water Management on 15 July at New Delhi

IWP has collaborated with PHD Chamber, New Delhi as non-financial partner for organising a

conference on “Sustainable Water Management” on 15 July at New Delhi. In response, the

PHD Chamber would place IWP’s logo at a prominent place in the backdrop as supporting

partner, will provide complimentary passes for the members of IWP and mention IWP on all

the promotional materials.

National Conference on “Contributions of Voluntary Organisations in Water Sector on 8

and 9 August 2015 at Aurangabad, Maharashtra

In order to revive Bhima Area Water Partnership, the IWP with support of its partner

organisation Indian Water Works Association is organising a National Conference on “

Contributions of Voluntary Organisations in Water Sector” on 8 to 9 August at Aurangabad,

Maharashtra.

WACREP Activity Report

2.1 WACREP Activity 2.C: Climate Resilient Development - A Case Study of Mashi Sub-Basin

in Rajasthan

IWP is undertaking this activity with the support of one of its network partner Centre for

Environment and Development Studies (CEDS) based at Jaipur, Rajasthan. The following

activities were undertaken in June.

Activity 1: Progress in GIS and remote sensing data analysis

Processing of remote sensing data obtained in May is ongoing for preparing thematic maps.

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Activity 2: Conduct socio-economic survey

Analysing of socio-economic data which were collected during field visits in May is ongoing.

Activity 3: Water Evaluation And Planning System (WEAP) modelling

Secondary information on the number of industrial hubs in Mashi Basin was collected and

visited for three hubs. The information collected from the three hubs are, number and type

of industries, sources of water supply water demand for industries.

2.2 WACREP Activity 3.D: Promotion of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM)

in peri-urban settings (Action Research to develop innovative IWRM Investments)

IWP with the support of one of its network partner TARU Leading Edge, New Delhi is

undertaking this activity.

After careful examination village Garhi Harsaru located in Gurgaon Tehsil of Gurgaon district

of Haryana (India) has been selected for the intervention. The village is mainly dominated by

Yadavs and Rajputs community. The village has total number 598 households with a

population of 3,140 persons (Source: Government of India Census 2011).

In June the study design was prepared. The targeted respondents are the households and

individuals. It is expected to start the field work from July and four wheel approaches will be

adopted using following study instruments.

• Interview all key stakeholders; key stakeholders including households (HHs),

school children, teachers, other school functionaries, doctors will be interviewed using pre-

coded structured and semi-structured questionnaire.

• Key informant interviews; These will be conducted with Panchayati Raj

Institutions (PRI) members, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and community members to consider

their opinions regarding the availability, usage and demand of water.

• Group discussions and triangulations; focus group discussions will be

conducted with the PRI representatives, SHG members/Mahila mandals, village level

government functionaries and other stakeholders to triangulate the findings of the sample

survey. Three to four Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) will be conducted in different hamlets

to cover the entire village.

• Water Resource Mapping; will be used to study the different components of

water cycle and map available water resources. It will be done through Participatory

Observation including transact walks and visual documentation to gain insights of the

ground situation in the village.

Key indicators for assessment:

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Both source and system sustainability components need to be considered to plan an

Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) system for the village and following tools will

be used to study to overcome the water stress and plan an IUWM system.

a) Identifying availability and demand of water for drinking and irrigation

purposes

b) Identify different storm water interventions that would augment the existing

water supply sources

c) Testing the economic and institutional viability of leakage and introducing

reduction measures

d) Wastewater treatment system which is technically feasible and socially and

economically viable

e) Socio-economic viability of metering and volumetric pricing of water

f) Identification of factors affecting urban hydrology and surface and

groundwater interactions

g) Studying the key physical, chemical and biological parameters to be monitored

for ascertaining water quality

Data collection:

Data will be collected using tab/mobiles to ensure accuracy and save time. Structured

questionnaires will be loaded on each tab/mobile using an application for geo-tagging, time

stamping, collation and analysis in excel and SPSS.

2.3 Developing newslines for WACREP Phase-I

IWP in association of GWP SAS Regional Office prepared newslines on Gal Par (Sand

bed/river bed) agriculture practices being followed in Wainganga river, Maharashtra and

Augmenting water and food security of small farmers in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and

Tamil Nadu.

Part 5: GWP Nepal/ JVS

Core Activities

1.1 Stocktaking report on climate vulnerability on agriculture sector for National

Adaptation Plan (NAP) process

The second draft of stocktaking report is under peer review – the report documented

climate vulnerability on agriculture sector to support National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process

in Nepal. It analysed several aspects of climate vulnerability such as trend of greenhouse

emission and climate change impacts on productivity and food security. Furthermore, it

reviews the existing policies, legal provisions and institutional frameworks in agriculture

sector.

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1.2 Integrity mapping in water sector projects

The first draft report on 'Integrity Mapping in Irrigation Projects' has been prepared with the

aim of enhancing integrity in irrigation sector hence for its sustainable development. The

document has identified several integrity risk areas in irrigation development process and

has suggested appropriate interventions to mitigate the identified risks. It also has enlisted

all institutions involved in irrigation development process along with the policy and

legislative framework in irrigation sub-sector.

1.3 Assessment of environmental flow in hydropower development and its implications in

a Gandaki river basin

A draft report based on preliminary visit to Modi River has been prepared. Modi River is a

tributary of Gandaki river basin and this visit was undertaken to collect baseline information

and to record pre-monsoon discharge data in order to assess the environmental flow and its

implication in the local hydropower project of the basin. The draft report includes discharge

data in addition to the responses of local people and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)

officials.

Part 6: Pakistan Water Partnership (PWP)

Core Activity Report: 1.1 Earthquake in Nepal – PWP support

PWP in collaboration with its partners including Pakistan Youth Parliament for Water

(PYPW), International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development – Pakistan (ICIMOD-

Pak), Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), Centre for Research and

Development (CRD), Gomal-Damaan AWP, and public have donated Pakistanee Rs.

200,000/- for relief efforts in Nepal. On behalf of all the partner organisations, Brig (Rtd.)

Muhammad Aslam Khan, Director PWP/Chairperson Gomal-Damaan AWP; Mr Wasif Bashir

Babar, President, Pakistan Youth Parliament for Water (PYPW) along with a Junior Water

Activist Mr Musa Hafizullah handed over the cheque to H.E. Mr Bharat Raj Poudyal,

Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan on 18 June 2015.

1.2 Meeting with Climate Proofing Growth and Development – South Asia

A meeting was organised on 5 June with Ms Kai Kim Chiang, Programme Leader -

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan, Climate Proofing Growth and Development -

South Asia at the Planning Commission, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. The discussions were on

PWP’s work in the field of climate change adaptation (CCA) in Tharparkar. The meeting was

attended by,

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Mr Naseer Ahmad Gillani, Chairman, PWP/Chief Water, Planning Commission,

Government of Pakistan

Mr Sardar Muhammad Tariq, Executive Director/CEO, PWP.

Dr Pervaiz Amir, Director, PWP

Mr Karamat Ali, Country Coordinator PWP

Ms Kai Kan Chiang, Programme Leader, Climate Proofing Growth and

Development – South Asia

Ms Elizabeth Gogoi, Programme Manager Oxford Policy Management (OPM),

Climate Proofing Growth and Development – South Asia

Mr Waleed Khattak, Country Manager Pakistan OPM, Climate Proofing Growth

and Development – South Asia

Mr A. Z. Fattahi, ACM, OPM, Climate Proofing Growth and Development –

South Asia

Mr Rauf Gandapur, ACM, OPM, Climate Proofing Growth and Development –

South Asia

Mr Mohsin Haroon, Assistant Chief, Ministry of Planning, Development and

Reform, Government of Pakistan

Mr Saqlain Bin Arif, CO, Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform,

Government of Pakistan

Mr Zafar Hussain, RO, Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform,

Government of Pakistan

Mr Ayaz A Urfi, PMAS-UAAU, Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform,

Government of Pakistan.

A video was shown on activities recently undertaken on rainwater harvesting ponds, bio-

sand water filters, village nurseries, etc. OPM is a consulting company and has obtained a

contract for Climate Proofing Growth and Development in South Asia and they are in search

for a resource persons from Pakistan. PWP is awaiting for their response for possible funding

especially inline with the activities carrying out in Tharparkar.

1.2 Memorandum of Understanding between Korea Water Forum and PWP

PWP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Water Forum on 18 June with

the objective of;

sharing knowledge and experiences in order to improve function of each

organisation

facilitating cooperation between Korean and Pakistani public and private water

sector to vitalise water business and projects

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cooperating on partner organisations’ international events to develop wise and

effective solutions for global water issues

The activities formulation for the MOU is ongoing.

WACREP Activity Report:

2.1 WACREP-II Activity 4: Drought mitigation and management in Indus and Kharan Basins

Followed up on the IWRM conducted in Lesser and Greater Cholistan Bahawalpur in

Cholistan initiated in May 2015.

2.2 WACREP-II Activity 6C: Organise capacity development workshops in climate

change adaptation and proposal formulation

The Khanewal Area Water Partnership (KAWP) - newly created AWP directed to formulate its

work plan for capacity development of local organisations in Khanewal area helping them in

climate change adaptation and proposal formulation.

NEWS

PWP has been uploading pictures of its activities on its website

www.pwp.org.pk continuously.

Sardar Muhammad Tariq, Executive Director/CEO, PWP gave a lecture on

“Water Security in Pakistan: Present Situation and the Way Forward” at Pakistan Air Force

Headquater, E-9, Islamabad on 15 June. Mr Karamat Ali, Country Coordinator, PWP assisted

him.

Sardar Muhammad Tariq, Executive Director/CEO, PWP participated the

Technical Committee meeting of Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organisation (PEDO) on

25 June.

Dr Pervaiz Amir, Director Pakistan was interviewed on Karachi Heatwave issue

by the Daily Nation, Lahore and Reuters, Islamabad in June 2015.

COMING EVENTS

Skardu AWP to be launched in August 2015.

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Part 7: Sri Lanka Water Partnership (SLWP)

Core Activity Report:

1.1 SLWP celebrated World Environment Day 2015 on 5 June with tree planting

campaigns in different locations where their partner organisations are active. The

collaborations were inline with the strong support of SLWP on catchment and river bank

conservation.

Tree planting campaigns took place in following locations

Deduru Oya by Deduru Oya AWP in Gatalawa, Bingiriya

The Historic Balana Fort, Kandy by NetWwater and the Lions Club

Pilimatalawe

Gin Ganga led by the Department of Irrigation

The Nilwala Ganga, Matara by the Nilawala AWP

Deniyaya Composting Project by Deniyaya Pradeshiya Saba and Nilwala

AWP

The Biodiversity Study Park, Talawathugoda by Wetland Unit, Sri Lanka Land

Reclamation and Development Corporation and SLWP. This activity was featured in the

IWMI Blog Linda Langa and in the Desertification Blog by Prof Willhelm Van Cotthem -

University of Ghent.

1.2 Another Programme around the World Environment Day was organised by

Lions Club of Pilimathalawa in collaboration with Net Wwater and SLWP on 12 June at

Kadugannava Maha Vidyalaya, Central Province. The theme of the programme was “A

Day with Water” and this included many discussions and presentation on water and

water related matters. A special item Wathura Kathura was oraganised by Gadaladeniya

Maha Vidyalaya at this event.

1.3 Field visit for investigating deterioration of Digili oya basin

A field visit and a discussion was organised for investigating the deterioration of Digili Oya on

18 June as part of the catchment conservation and River Basin Organisation activity. The

field trip was organised by the Nilwala AWP and University of Rhuhuna with the support of

Departments of Irrigation and the Agricultural Engineering of University of Rhuhuna.

110 persons from Department of Irrigation, National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sri

Lanka Army and Police, Department of Wild Life Conservation, Department of Forest

Conservation, Central Environmental Authority, Divisional Secretary Akuressa, Agrarian

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Services, Agriculture Department officials of the area and the Gramaniladhari participated

for the visit and the discussion. The participants were divided into two groups and discussed

about the procedure and the protocols that should be attained for the river conservation.

The main points of the discussions were woven around; steps to be taken for conserving the

existing forest alongside the river, steps to be taken to prevent mixing chemicals directly into

the river water, identify a way to prevent exploitation of lands alongside the river, prevent

mixing debris in to the river water. The officials examined the condition of river - its

composition and steps to be taken for conserving bio-diversity and water quality.

An action plan is to be developed and followed up for implementation.

1.4 Citizen Scientists for Digital Water Monitoring Across South Asia – a joint

activity of Nepal Water Conservation Foundation, Nepal and Net Wwater, Sri Lanka

with the Technical support from State Department, United States of America

90 students and 12 teachers from six schools in Denuwara Educational Zone participated

the above programme in two stages. Further the students from Lagamuwa Maha

Vidyalaya, who were trained during this event organised an exhibition commemorating

the World Environment Day on 26 June. These students carried out water quality testing

according to the training they obtained from above programme. Total of 250 students

and 26 teachers participated the exhibition.

1.5 Impact of Climate Change and remedial measures on outbreaks of water borne

diseases in Nilwala basin

SLWP in collaboration with University of Ruhuna organised a programme on Impact of

Climate Change on outbreaks of water borne diseases and remedial measures in Nilwala

basin on 30 June at the auditorium of Department of Agriculture Engineering, Faculty of

Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. The programme was organised as part of its water and

health/RBO activity. Sixty Public Health Inspectors and Community Health Workers

attended the programme. Director of Health Services thanked organisers for the timely

event while Prof Chamapa Navaratne delivered a speech on Climate change and how it

affects the health condition of people and also on greenhouse effect. Weather patterns,

impacts of whether on Nilawala basin, purification of drinking water were the other

topics among discussion. An analysis of local rainfall data showed a clear correlation

between dengue and dysentery against rainfall.

1.6 Governance

The 6th SLWP Programme Committee Meeting for 2016 was held on 26 June at IWMI.

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WACREP Activities

The field activities, perpetration of farmer resilience survey policy paper and Climate Change

Adaptation video film are on-hold due to insufficient funding.

SOUTHEAST ASIA

GWP-SEA June Report

Myanmar Water

Partnership

WACDEP Activity Report

Under Water and Climate Development Programme (WACDEP), Myanmar WACDEP

activity title is Development of the National Water Policy and Water Law with Integrating

Water Security and Climate Resilience Aspects into Investment Planning and Decision

making Process. Its goal is to point out the integration of water security and climate

resilience aspects to be included in the national water policy and water law. With aiming

the goal of the activity, the works have been initiated with making two assessment studies,

i.e. Assessment of the National Water Policy of Myanmar (NWPM) and Assessment of the

Current Situation of Water Security and Climate Resilience Aspects in Myanmar. After that

identification of these aspects to be integrated in NWPM, how to implement the integration

process by means of consultative meeting which will be held among multi-stakeholders

from water sector. Finally selecting and prioritizing the action plans for integrating water

security and climate resilience aspects into the NWPM.

To do the above mention sequence of tasks

and activities to be performed smoothly, selected

team members, consultant team members as well as

working group members are chosen from the

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prominent and enthusiastic professional members

of Myanmar Water

Partnership. This selection process was done in first general meeting of MmWP partners

which was held on 2nd June 2014. From that

meeting about ten members consultant team

was selected first and from among these

members, six members were chosen as working

group. Series of meetings (seven times) among

working group members were done and

Above mentioned two assessment tasks had made in progress.

Basing on these assessments, two assessment reports had been prepared. Draft report on

Water Security and Climate Resilience Aspects to be integrated in NWPM had followed

basing on that two assessment reports. At 29th GWP-SEA SC meeting in Hanoi on 1st

October 2014, leader of working group made a presentation related to Myanmar CWP

WACDEP activities and progress. After that Multi-stakeholder Consultative Meeting was

held on 8th December 2014 in Yangon. Among total (40) number of participants, (29)

government officials attended from (19) different institutions participated actively in this

meeting. Representatives from the government institutions came from Irrigation

Department, Water Resources Utilization Department, Department of Agriculture,

Department of Fishery, Yangon City Development Committee, Mandalay City Development

Committee, Directorate of Water Resources Improvement System, Environmental

Conservation Department, Department of Health, University of Medicine (1) Yangon. Not

only the government officials, (11) participants from (5) Social Organizations and (2) NGOs

also actively participated at the Consultative Meeting. National Water Resources Committee

(NWRC - Apex body for water related matters in Myanmar), NWRC Advisory Group Chair

Person Mr. Ohn Myint, former Deputy Minister of Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation also

attended. The Report of Assessment on Integration of Water Security and Climate Resilience

Aspects to Myanmar National Water Policy was accomplished as per targeted in December

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2014. This assessment report will put up to the NWRC through its advisory group and then

after that NWRC will be published in the country.

WEST AFRICA

Monthly Report for June 2015

1. IDMP / WA: Current situation in the area of drought in Burkina Faso, Mali and

Niger

The state of the drought situation in the 3 countries involved in the IDMP / WA continues

with documents validation meetings on the review of initiatives in drought in Mali and Niger,

and continued data collection in Burkina Faso.

In Mali, the validation meeting was held on June 12, 2015: 22 participants have validated the

report subject to the amendments predominantly comprising the analysis to redo and data to

be collected for 2 additional structures.

In Niger, the validation meeting took place on June 26, 2015 with twenty participants from

mainly state structures. Although the report contains enough data, the consultant was asked to

review the whole structure of the document focusing on the analysis and the information

requested in the TORs.

In Burkina Faso, the data collection is completed. The data analysis, drafting the interim

report and the report of the validation meeting is planned for the coming weeks.

Related story

2. Francophone Youth Water Initiative

After the validation of roadmaps and the signing of different agreements, the month of June

was marked by the start of the investigations by young people from Benin, Burkina Faso and

Togo. These actions are carried out with the financial support of GIZ for Benin and financial

support of GWP / WA for Burkina Faso and Togo. Emphasis was put in this month on the

visibility part through the support from GWPO and GWP / WA communicators in the

development of country-specific brochures for Benin, Burkina Faso and Togo.

Actions to be taken in the field will be completed by the flagship meeting of the national

consultations provided respectively on August 10 for Benin and Togo, and on August 12 for

Burkina Faso, on the occasion of International Youth Day.

This project initiated by OFQJ, GWP and WYPW and supported by many partners aims to

support young people from Francophone countries to better prepare their participation in the

21th Conference of Parties (COP 21) in Paris in December 2015.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/COP-21-La-jeunesse-francophone-pour-

leau/787096614719150?fref=ts

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3. Mekrou EU funded Project: Validation workshops in the countries (Benin,

Burkina Faso and Niger)

The national workshop to validate the results of the study on the proposed agreement on the

establishment of the framework and mechanism for cooperation and planning in the Mekrou

basin was held on 15 June 2015 in Cotonou, Benin.

Three speeches were delivered at the opening ceremony by the Chair of the Country Water

Partnership of Benin (Benin CWP), the representative of GWP / WA, and the Director

General of Water of Benin. All speakers stressed the importance of the meeting for reaching

one of the objective of the Mekrou Project for the implementation of the cooperation

framework on water for growth and long-term planning in the Mekrou transboundary basin.

They invited participants to consider the document submitted by the consultants in order to

make the necessary amendments, since the same exercise was done in Niger and Burkina

Faso.

After reviewing the document, the participants identified certain points, the main ones are that

the cooperation agreement must take into account the concerns on land degradation;

Harmonization of the general objective of the cooperation agreement in Chapter 1 with that of

the preamble; take into account the existing organs instead of instituting new cooperation

bodies and strengthening the existing principles with the principles of the NBA and define

specific principles for the Mekrou project.

The same exercise of national validation has already occurred on May 29 in Niger, in Burkina

on June 4, 2015.

A regional workshop will be held from 14 to16 July 2015 in Cotonou with the Advisory

Committee to complete the cooperation framework.

http://www.gwp.org/en/GWP-West-Africa/Le-GWP-AO-en-Action/PROJET-

MEKROU/Activites--Actualites/Mekrou-Project-Validation-workshops-in-the-countries-

Benin-Burkina-Faso-and-Niger/

4. WASH-Benin trains CSOs on municipal budget monitoring

The CWP Benin held on 3 and 4 June 2015 a training session on behalf of the members of the

Consultative Framework of Non State Actors of the Water and Sanitation Sector (CANEA)

and the Civic Participation Units (CPC) of the communes where WASH-Benin is active

namely Kandi, Kérou, Parakou and Sinendé.

The session aims to strengthen the capacities of the CANEA members and local partners on

budget monitoring at local level to improve their skills to better influence the municipal

budget allocated to the water and sanitation sector. It brought together twenty participants

composed of members of CANEA, the Civic Participation Units (CPC) of the communes of

Parakou, Kandi and Sinendé, the City of Kandi through the Director of Financial Affairs, the

Secretary of Social Watch.

This training session allowed participants to understand the legal framework of the municipal

budget; the budget preparation process through the roles of actors in the development process

and the various stages of the process. Participants were also introduced to reading the

municipal budget with the specific case of the Commune of Kandi; execution and control of

the budget of the municipality through the organs and common control mechanism. The roles

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of CSOs and budget monitoring tools at the local level were discussed: this part has clearly

developed the roles that civil society can play in the process of developing and implementing

the commune’s budget. It resulted in the development of an Action Plan to be implemented by

each CPC for the monitoring of the budget of their municipality on issues related to water and

sanitation by December 2015.

5. Writing Workshop of Burkina Faso's performance evaluation report for water

and sanitation in 2014

From 8 to 10 June 2015 was held the workshop for the drafting of the Burkina’s 2014

performance report on water and sanitation for AMCOW.

The opening of the workshop was marked by the keynote by Mr. Amidou SAVADOGO,

Director General of Water Resources who stressed the importance of the 2014 performance

report that should serve as advocacy document for the post 2015 agenda.

Participants were divided into 4 groups for drafting the report: Group 1 "basic information of

the country", Group 2 "governance and management, achievement of the MDGs", Group 3

"water for multiple use" and Group 4 «financing ".

The participants reviewed the entire report to share their amendments. The plenary found that

some parts were incomplete and asked the institutions in charge to provide supplements to

finalize the report no later than 17 June 2015.

6. WACDP Burkina: "SIDWAYA" of Ramitenga trained on the techniques of

production and conservation of maize and okra.

18 members of the group called Sidwaya were trained on 13 June 2015 on the site of the drip

irrigation demonstration project in Ramitenga. It aimed to enhance the participants'

knowledge on technical processes for the production and the methods for the conservation of

corn and okra crops. The exchanges took place between participants and trainers on the

technical process for the production of each enterprise and the methods of conservation and

processing of these products after harvesting. The learners were familiarized with the

development of a consensual crop calendar for each product and the appointment of a

committee to monitor the activities and exercises on land preparation, provision of organic

manure and the achievement of seedlings.

Overall, participants increased their knowledge on the technical route for the production of

okra and corn (soil preparation, realization of seedlings (spacing and number of seeds per hill,

etc.), application of fertilizer (types of fertilizer, application rates and time periods, etc.), the

operations of taking care of crops (types, periods, etc.), threats on the crop and the means of

control, protection, harvesting. The methods of preservation or processing of these products

after harvesting (conditions, resources) are known to the participants.

7. WACDEP 3rd capacity building workshop on adapting the economy, water

security and climate-resilient development

This third capacity-building workshop was held from 16 to 19 June 2015 and brought together

participants from the Local Water Committee of North Massili, the Ministry of Animal

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Resources, General Directorate of Sanitation, Wastewater and Excreta, the Permanent

Secretariat of the National Council for Environment and Sustainable Development, Nakanbé

Water Agency and the Directorate of Water Resources.

The workshop aimed to show how no / low regret investments are integrated into the process

of planning, developing financing strategies for investments with no / low regret and apply

the new knowledge and tools from the workshop 1 and 2.

Participants also completed a field trip on sites belonging to Mr. Ouédraogo in Komnogo on

adapting to change practices (recovery and restoration of degraded lands, reforestation,

manure pits) and the WACDEP one in Ramitenga on the efficient management of agricultural

water.

The WADEP trainings in Burkina were interrupted because of some difficulties with the

trainers. Hence the legitimate satisfaction expressed by participants at the resumption of the

training and conduct of the workshop. They also appreciated the friendly atmosphere which

prevailed throughout the training.

8. National sensitization workshop on the impacts of gold mining and chemicals on

water resources in Ivory Coast

On Thursday 04 June 2015, the Country Water Partnership of Ivory Coast (GWP CI)

participated in a sensitization workshop on the impacts of gold mining and chemicals on

water resources. The ceremony was held in Krindjabo in the Southern Comoé Region whose

capital is Aboisso. Organized by Green Cross Côte d'Ivoire, the meeting saw the participation

of public and traditional authorities, civil society and miners. The objective of the workshop

was to raise awareness for the rational management of water resources.

Participants were familiarized with the impacts of chemical use and awareness of the

protection of water. The discussions also focused on good practices in water protection and

infrastructure. Traditional leaders who took part were educated for the implementation of the

resolutions of the sensitization workshop in villages.

Among other recommendations made at the end of the workshop, participants issued a call to

accelerate the establishment of the authority of Comoé-BIA-Tanoé basins to better address

transboundary chemical pollution issues.

9. GWP Côte d’Ivoire participates in the meeting on green economy

A meeting initiated by the Network for Green Economy and Environment of Côte d'Ivoire

(REVE-CI) took place on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in Abidjan by the Chamber of

Commerce and Industry of Côte d'Ivoire. The meetings for the green economy are a

framework for exchanges between stakeholders contributing to the development of the green

economy and preserving the environment in Ivory Coast. They aim to improve human well-

being while reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcity.

The theme of the day: "Building a sustainable and resilient agriculture to climate change," is

an invitation to decision makers and managers of national and international private and public

companies in the Ivorian administration and local authorities, international governmental

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organizations, scientific research centers and training organizations, national and international

civil society to highlight climate challenges and issues of sustainable development, provide

technical, economic, regulatory and social responses to change challenges into opportunities.

The opening ceremony was marked by welcoming remarks from the Chamber of Commerce

and Industry of Côte d'Ivoire and the intervention of the President of the Union of

Agricultural and Forestry Enterprises of Côte d'Ivoire (UNEMAF).

Presentations were followed by exchanges. GWP Côte d’Ivoire was represented by its chair

and the Executive Secretary.

10. WACDEP Burkina: promises of a demonstration project

A team of GWP-WA and GWP Burkina Faso had on June 11, 2015 a visit to assess the level

of implementation of work on the site of the WACDEP demonstration project in Burkina

Faso. This project involves the drip irrigation techniques for the efficient management of

agricultural water for the benefit of vulnerable populations in the municipality of Loumbila in

the center of the country.

Since the last visit in April 2015 there has been plowing work, the installation of some drip

irrigation and water pumping equipment with solar energy, among others.

How does the system set up?

The equipment for drawing water

Water for irrigation is pumped from a modern well located in the center of the irrigated

perimeter. This well is the property of the beneficiaries of the site and was carried out there

thirty years ago and up to date there has been no depletion. A submersible pump is installed

inside the well with a switch on/off device to start or stop pumping.

Photovoltaic solar panels

The pumping system is supplied with solar photovoltaic energy. Overall, there are 7 panels

installed in series with a power of 200 Watts each i.e. a total operating power of 1400 Watts.

These solar panels are mounted on posts and positioned about 2.75 m above the ground. The

solar system is equipped with a dashboard that allows to check the stop mode or running of

the different elements that are connected: the submersible pump, the float in the water tower,

the solar panels.

The solar system has been installed since 19 May 2015. The test showed that it is operating.

On the risk of theft, the beneficiaries have given assurances on the security of the facility,

which is located near houses near the irrigated perimeter. Thus the permanent presence of

people in the vicinity constitutes a guarantee according to the beneficiaries.

The irrigation network

Water pumped into the well is reversed into a water tower made of reinforced concrete along

the perimeter. The tank is mounted on four columns. It has a capacity of 4,75m3 and is 3 m

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from the ground. The volume of water in the basin is controlled by a float valve connected to

the solar system.

The water discharged into the water tower reaches the irrigated plots of the perimeter by

gravity through underground pipes that leave the tower to the plots of crops. The pipes

emerge again at the edge of the plots and are connected to the water distribution network in

the plots.

Plowing irrigated land

To facilitate the work of establishing crops on sites a tractor was used to plow at an average

depth of 15 to 20 cm.

Beneficiaries' contribution to the project

The project site was made available by the members of the village association who also

contributed through the provision of small equipment (wheelbarrow, hoe, shovel, bucket,

machete, etc.) for the work on the site. Cleaning the site (tree felling, garbage collection, etc.),

digging trenches for laying the PVC pipes of the irrigation system, laying the wire fence on

the site (digging holes, laying poles and fixing the fence) were all made by the people as part

of their contribution. The beneficiaries also contributed by bringing in rubble, stones and

other aggregates for the realization of the water tower and shelter filter head of each irrigation

sector and help in masonry work.

To date, they are a total of 6 people constantly mobilized by the beneficiaries to assist

companies in carrying out the work.

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