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Finalreport-Web.Pdf Introduction . 3 Overview . 4 Outcomes . 10 Ministerial Declaration . 11 Summary of Discussion of the Draft Ministerial Declaration in the Plenary Session . 15 Statements on the Ministerial Declaration. 18 Portfolio of Water Actions — Time to Act — . 27 Chair's Summary of the Ministerial Conference . 28 Opening Address by the Chair . 29 Message for the World Water Day. 31 Keynote Speeches . 32 Report from the 3rd World Water Forum . 53 Sub-Group Meetings (Chair's Summary) . 54 Summary of Discussion in the Plenary Session . 66 Statements on the Chair's Summary . 70 Dialogue between Forum Participants and Ministers . 71 Appendix Table of Contents Table Comments on the Ministerial Declaration. 1 List of Participants . 2 List of Contributions to the Portfolio of Water Actions . 35 Preparatory Process . 47 Input from the Forum to the Ministerial Conference . 54 2 Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION Final Report Ministers responsible for water from around The Ministerial Conference considered pos- the world met at the Ministerial Conference, sible international cooperation on water on the occasion of the 3rd World Water issues, in coordination with civil society and Forum, on the 22nd and the 23rd of March the private sector, for implementation of 2003 in Kyoto, Japan, to discuss water necessary actions. It also provided a number issues. Approximately 1,300 delegates, of opportunities for interaction with the 3rd including about 130 representatives at the World Water Forum. ministerial level, from 170 countries and ter- ritories as well as 47 intergovernmental and This report records the important discussions other organizations participated. and outcomes of the Ministerial Conference. It is hoped that this report containing useful The primary objective of the Ministerial guidance for actions will provide positive Conference was to reaffirm and mobilize stimulus and encouragement for future con- political will toward the solution of water issues crete actions. and to add a political perspective to efforts of the participants of the 3rd World Water Forum The Government of Japan is grateful to the as well as the general public around the world. ministers, heads of international organiza- The Ministerial Conference was expected to tions and other representatives for their identify concrete actions to be taken by gov- valuable contributions to this conference, as ernments that have the primary responsibil- well as all those who have worked hard to ity for water resources management. make these possible behind the scenes. Courtesy of NASDA 3 3 2 Overview OVERVIEW THE 3RD WORLD WATER FORUM At the closing ceremony of the Forum where His Imperial Highnesses the Crown The 3rd World Water Forum was held in Prince and Princes of Japan were present, Kyoto, Shiga, Osaka, three prefectures in the H.E. Mr. Koki Chuma, Senior Vice Minister Lake Biwa and Yodo River basin, the cradle of of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and the Japanese civilization, from the 16th to the Transport made a report of the Ministerial 23rd of March 2003. Over 24,000 people from Conference on behalf of the Government 183 countries and territories participated. of Japan, and H.E. Mr. Hashimoto and H.E. Dr. Abu-Zeid made concluding remarks. Final Report Participants in the Forum discussed various aspects of water issues in 351 sessions. As a result, 33 thematic and 5 regional statements and recommendations were for- warded to the Ministerial Conference. At the opening ceremony of the Forum, His PREPARATORY PROCESS Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan delivered a memorial speech on the history of inland water navigation to and from Kyoto, following the opening remarks by H.E. Mr. Ryutaro Hashimoto, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Forum and former Prime Minister of Japan and H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Abu-Zeid, President of the World Water Coun- cil and Minister of Water Resources and Irri- gation of Egypt. His Royal Highnesses Prince After the Kick-off Meeting for the Ministe- Moulay Rachid of the Kingdom of Morocco rial Conference on the occasion of the 3rd and the Prince of Orange of the Netherlands World Water Forum, held during the World extended words of greetings representing the Summit on Sustainable Development host countries of the 1st and 2nd World Water (WSSD) in Johannesburg in September Forums. A video message was sent by H.E. 2002. Informal Advisory Meetings were President Jacque Chirac of France to address held in November 2002 and January 2003 the Forum. to prepare for the Conference. 4 Overview 2 THEME OF THE Fostering Partnerships to Support MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE Ownership Final Report The main theme of the Ministerial Con- Governments and other stakeholders should ference was "Addressing Water Issues seek to develop various equal partnerships to through Ownership and Partnership for solve water issues, based on the perception Sustainable Development." The theme that water management is not simply a gov- comprises 'Encouraging Governance and ernment matter but concerns all people, the Ownership of Water Management,' which recognition that sustainable development will is a key to sustainable development and not be achievable without addressing various a better quality of life, and 'Fostering development issues in a coordinated manner Partnerships to Support Ownership.' with a key focus on water, and the realization Progress with respect to the theme will that the members of the international commu- have positive effects on water strategies nity in the age of globalization are all the more of individual countries and for river dependent on each other, with water further- basins where appropriate; participation ing this interdependency. in water activities reinforced by role sharing with civil society and stakehold- The Ministers were invited to identify where ers; and water networking within the and how prioritization is needed, and what international community. kind of actions are advised, taking into account issues of governance, capacity building and This theme of the Ministerial Conference is financing, towards solving various water based on the following understanding: issues, from the following 5 aspects: Encouraging Governance and Ownership ! Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation of Water Management ! Water for Food and Rural Development ! Water Pollution Prevention and Ecosystem A national government, of both developing Conservation and developed countries, having the basic ! Disaster Mitigation and Risk Management responsibility for water management, should seek to improve governance of ! Water Resources Management and Benefit water by strengthening ownership of water Sharing management. Theme of the Ministerial Conference Addressing Water Issues through Ownership and Partnership for Sustainable Development - Basic Concept - Encouraging Governance and Ownership Fostering Partnerships of Water Management to Support Ownership - Possible Actions - - Possible Actions - ! Identify Problem ! Stakeholder Involvement ! Raise Awareness ! Sector-wide Approach ! Build Capacity ! Development Assistance ! Mobilize Financial Resources ! Technology Transfer ! Formulate Strategies - Issues for Discussion - ! International Networking !!SafeSafe Drinking Drinking Water Water and and Sanitation Sanitation !!WaterWater for for Food Food and and Rural Rural Development Development !!WaterWater Pollution Pollution Prevention Prevention and and Ecosystem Ecosystem Conservation Conservation !!DisasterDisaster Mitigation Mitigation and and Risk Risk Management Management !!WaterWater Resources Resources Management Management and and Benefit Benefit Sharing Sharing 5 5 2 Overview SCHEDULE OF THE WEEK 16-23 MARCH 2003 FOR THE MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE AND RELATED EVENTS Main Venue: Kyoto International Conference Hall (KICH) Sunday, 16 March 2003 09:30-10:30 Opening Ceremony of the 3rd World Water Forum Wednesday, 19 March 2003 09:30-18:30 Senior Officials' Meeting Thursday, 20 March 2003 09:30-18:30 Senior Officials' Meeting Friday, 21 March 2003 09:30-17:00 Excursion for Ministers (Osaka, Shiga and Kyoto) 15:30-17:00 Dialogue between Forum Participants and Ministers (1st Round) 17:45-19:15 Dialogue between Forum Participants and Ministers (2nd Round) Saturday, 22 March 2003 09:30-11:30 Ministerial Conference / Plenary Session 1 12:00-13:00 Ministerial Conference / Sub-Group Meetings / Segment 1 13:00-14:30 Lunch Final Report 14:30-16:30 Ministerial Conference / Sub-Group Meetings / Segment 2 17:00-18:30 Ministerial Conference / Sub-Group Meetings / Segment 3 19:00-20:00 Reception (hosted by the Government of Japan) Sunday, 23 March 2003 09:30-12:00 Ministerial Conference / Plenary Session 2 12:30-13:30 Reception (hosted by the Kyoto Prefectural Government and the City of Kyoto) 14:00-15:00 Closing Ceremony of the 3rd World Water Forum Bold: Ministerial Conference Normal: Related Events Italic: Forum Events 6 Overview 2 Programme of the Ministerial Conference Saturday, 22 March 2003 Final Report 09:30 Plenary Session 1: Main Hall Chair: H.E. Ms. Chikage Oogi Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Japan Opening address by the Chair Message for the World Water Day H.E. Dr. Klaus Toepfer Executive Director, UNEP on behalf of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Keynote Speeches H.E. Mr. Shucheng Wang Minister of Water Resources, China H.E. Ms. Roseline Bachelot-Narquin Minister of Ecology and Sustainable Development, France Mr. Koichiro Matsuura Director-General, UNESCO Reports from the 3rd World Water Forum H.E. Mr. Ryutaro Hashimoto Former Prime Minister of
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