April 12-17, 2015, Daegu & Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea

Water for Our Future http://eng.worldwaterforum7.org Sunday, April 12, 2015 Day 1

The Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water), a government-owned corporation that manages the country’s water resources, opened the World Water Forum Pavilion Friday in Andong, North Gyeongsang, in anticipation of a successful World Water Forum. The forum opens a six-day run today in Daegu and Gyeongju. Lee Jung-moo, the chairman of the National Committee for the 7th World Water Forum, and Benedito Braga, the president of the World Water Council, attended the opening ceremony. See related story on Page 3. Forum’s goal: Safe and abundant water for all The world’s largest water management sanitation. These will be growing concerns urgent discussion topics for water-related The process is a venue to exchange cutting- meeting, the 7th World Water Forum 2015, in the 21st century,” said Lee Jung-moo, stakeholders, government, and business edge water-related technologies and opens its doors Sunday in Daegu and in chairman of the National Committee for the groups. Participants will design the 7th research results, with the goal of closing the Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, 7th World Water Forum. “The discussions World Water Forum’s overall implementa- technology gap between developed and Korea. Participants will discuss how to solve and progress in resolving water-related tion goals, a roadmap and detailed action developing countries. The most up-to-date water shortage problems, how to close the issues at the forum will become a turning plans. The action plans’ implementation technologies and research results will be gap in hygienic water availability between point for Korea to become a leader in the will be evaluated at the next World Water published in a white paper; key scholars and developed and developing nations, and how water industry and for Korean water-related Forum session, in Brazil in 2018. engineers in the field will receive World to develop technologies to achieve those businesses to expand abroad.” The regional process addresses immedi- Water Challenge awards, and CEOs of major goals. The United Nations’ Millennium Devel- ate water issues by continent and includes water companies can share technology and This year’s forum will include more opment Goals (MDG) project, a global reports on efforts made to solve those prob- business plans at the CEO Innovation Pan- than 35,000 people from about 170 coun- effort to alleviate poverty, will be coming to lems. This process also looks for coopera- el. tries, including national leaders, ministers an end this year, and the 7th World Water tive measures that can be fostered within a In conjunction with the four processes, with water-related portfolios, international Forum participants will discuss the lessons given region with an eye toward developing a water industry exhibition called Expo & organization and non-government organi- learned and assess the MDGs’ water-related joint action plans. Fair begins today at Daegu EXCO to display zation officials, business people and schol- achievements. Political and government officials, the latest technological trends in water ars. The conferences and other events will The 7th World Water Forum consists of including presidents, ministers, legislators management, processing, water-based be held at the EXCO Convention Hall in four processes – the thematic, regional, and local government heads, will gather at energy and infrastructure. Representatives Daegu and at the HICO Convention Hall in political, and science and technology pro- the political process to approve action plans, from water-related businesses and govern- Gyeongju. cesses – in which stakeholders and experts discuss required legal revisions, plan ment organizations across the globe will be The World Water Forum is the largest gather to discuss water issues and solutions. detailed schedules, and exchange policy seeking cooperative links. international meeting of its kind. It is spon- There will be citizen-participation forums information. At the final stage of the forum, Citizen-led programs, including panel sored by the World Water Council (WWC), and other ancillary exhibitions and cultural the political process nominates key water discussions, exhibitions and performances, an independent international organization events. issues and possible solutions to be discussed will he held at the Citizen’s Forum, under based in Marseille, France, which has orga- The opening and closing ceremonies, at other process meetings and also adopts a the theme of “Water conservation educa- nized the forum every three years since exhibitions, thematic and science and tech- ministerial declaration. For legislators, the tion and culture.” 1997. Korea is the second Asian country to nology processes, will take place at the World Water Forum offers a parliamentari- The forum includes many other pro- host the World Water Forum, which was EXCO Convention Hall in Daegu. The ans’ help desk that provides current infor- grams and exhibitions, cultural events held in Japan in 2003. political and regional processes and citizen mation on national and international water- including K-Pop concerts, and a water film “Water is one of the most basic elements forum are at the HICO Convention Hall related laws. festival to induce the forum’s foreign par- for survival but many people around the and the Hyundai Hotel in Gyeongju. The science and technology process is a ticipants and residents of the two cities to world suffer from water shortages and poor The thematic process focuses on the new session at this 7th World Water Forum. join the world’s largest water festival. 2 Sunday, April 12, 2015

Welcoming message from the WWC president Six days to secure “Water for our Future”

Welcome to the 7th World Water Forum in Korea. munity has a clear understanding of what needs to be done, and we This week is the culmination of over two years of preparation will present an implementation roadmap that will express our com- and hundreds of meetings throughout the world. It builds on all the mitment to take action. previous editions of the World Water Forum and will focus on the We need to continue to reach beyond the boundaries of the water implementation of solutions to our global water challenges. The sector to our colleagues in the energy, environment, food, health and Political, Regional, Thematic, Science & Technology Process Com- other sectors. It is very pleasing to see that there is much cross-sec- mittees as well as the Citizen’s Forum Committee have done a fan- toral representation here at the 7th Forum. tastic job of bringing the most pressing water issues to the table for Reflecting the World Water Council’s multi-stakeholder vision discussion in Daegu and Gyeongju. Through this event we will take and organization,we are gathering with our distinguished hosts, the an important step to secure “Water for the Future.” Government of the Republic of Korea, the Province of Gyeongbuk, The 7th World Water Forum takes place during a vitally impor- and the cities of Daegu and Gyeongju, actors including government tant year for the global water community. We meet in Korea today, ministers, parliamentarians, industry leaders, technical experts, but we must keep an eye on the adoption of new Sustainable Devel- financiers, activists, and interested citizens.Water challenges cannot opment Goals by the United Nations in September, and we will end be addressed by one party alone but by all for all, in and out of the the year with a global climate agreement in Paris in December, in water box, at grassroots as well as at the highest decision-making which water is to be recognized as a major factor to reach consensus. level. With this in mind, we must invent our water future together and I wish you all individually and collectively a week of fruitful Benedito Braga present to a global audience a united front – the global water com- exchanges, securing “Water for our Future.” President of the World Water Council

Welcoming message from the national committee chairman Tools in hand, we have solutions for water woes

Welcome to the 7th World Water Forum. We are finally here the regional challenges and solutions found in the regional process, today, three years and five months after Daegu-Gyeongbuk was the innovative and sustainable action tools suggested by the sci- selected as the host for the 7th World Water Forum. ence and technology process, the bridging between policies and Since then, the Korean government and its partners have put execution of these solutions within the political process, and listen- forth every effort to make this forum a success by building upon ing to the opinions voiced in the citizen’s forum, we have paved a the outcomes of six past forums, including new legislation and the way forward together to make our united voice louder. organization of a national committee with several ministries. Our collective action will support water’s critical role in We can all be proud of ourselves for developing valuable solu- addressing many of the world’s most pressing problems, including tion tools for global water challenges and for providing clear direc- health, the environment, gender and human rights, climate change, tion to the international community. energy, food security and sustainable development. All of us are here today to lead joint actions for implementation Water will be more accessible to children in Africa and Asia, of the valuable tools developed over the past 18 years and in six and a balanced supply of water around the globe will bind the World Water Forums. regions of our world into a cohesive unit. We have encouraged every stakeholder to join this journey and We are all aware that water is at the core of sustainable develop- find one future – one with well-managed, accessible and clean ment, a theme that was also sounded in the United Nations’ “The water: “blue gold” for all. Future We Want.” With your collective expertise, experiences, insights, and col- What we have learned, researched, and fought for will be pre- Lee Jung-moo laborative participation, we can contribute to the post-2015 devel- sented over the next seven days. I hope you will use the resources Chairman, National Committee for opment agenda. Speaking with one voice is the most effective force here fully; all our children are depending on you. the 7th World Water Forum to move forward together. As you know, Daegu and Gyeongbuk are well known for their We are here today thanks to the efforts of the International successful water management. I hope you will find some time to Steering Committee, process commissions and working groups, see what we have done, and I also encourage you to enjoy the which gathered ideas for developing a common comprehensive dynamic sights of Korea’s spring beauty, including the cherry blos- aim. I truly appreciate your hard work for over the last two soms, and to enjoy the vivid tastes of Daegu and Gyeongbuk dur- years. ing your stay here. Based on our themes and experiences in the thematic process, Welcome, all of you, to the 7th World Water Forum.

World Water Forum The World Water Forum is the world's largest meeting about water. Every three years since 1997, The World Water Council has held this forum on or about World Water Day (March 22). The World Water Forum consists of the Political Process, the Thematic Process and the Regional Process (a fourth, the Science and Technology Process, has been added at this forum). Government officials, legislators and local and regional authorities from more than 150 nations gather for the forum. Topics are developed in cooperation with the private sector, governments, industry, IGOs, NGOs and academic groups, and are presented in a common framework of goals and concrete targets to reach.

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Editorial Water management is key to global advancement

Water, the sun, air and soil are precious course of development has accelerated glob- tury that water issues could be a significant natural resources essential to all life on al warming, causing glaciers to melt and threat to humanity, the world begun col- Earth. Among them, water in particular is low-lying islands in the southern Pacific lectively to devise solutions to water chal- the foundation of all life and civilization. Ocean and the Indian Ocean face the threat lenges. The United Nations Water Confer- Take the four great ancient civilizations: of submersion. ence in Argentina studied water issues in Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, Egypt, and Water supply is also closely linked to developing countries. In 1992, the Earth China. They all grew up in river valleys. food production. Considering the fact that Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, adopted And as we learn from history, many con- agriculture uses 70 percent of the world’s the Rio Declaration proposing 27 principles flicts and wars break out over water. The fresh water, the world’s growing demand for for the environment and development. Also reason is that unlike other natural resources, food will further push up the demand for that year, the UN General Assembly desig- a water supply or water distribution by pre- water. nated March 22 as World Water Day to raise cipitation and rivers can differ greatly from In our world today, water challenges are awareness of water issues. region to region and is highly dependent on not the concern of a single nation, but of the In the early 21st century, the UN set the environmental factors such as climate and whole world. According to the United Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) geography. Nations, about 1 billion people are suffering to tackle problems that hinder the co-pros- The fact is that water is indispensable to from water shortages around the world, and perity of humanity by proposing eight goals the survival of human civilization. There- the UN expects that the half of the entire related to poverty eradication, diseases, a Lee Soon-tak fore, throughout history, humanity has tried global population will face water shortages sustainable environment, and international Co-chair, ISC hard to develop water technologies to use by 2025. Furthermore, 80 percent of dis- cooperation. Among the MDGs are eight water more wisely and make it more acces- eases in developing countries are related to indicators and 21 targets related to drinking for global action, is a venue for making the sible to all. water, and polluted drinking water is taking water and sanitation. The UN also has put world a better place by resolving water chal- The Industrial Revolution and the children’s lives in those countries. Some effort into tackling water challenges by lenges. As the host of the 7th World Water advancement of science and technology countries and regions are also facing con- establishing advisory groups on water, disas- Forum, Korea can contribute to interna- enabled improved water storage and supply, flicts over shared water resources and basin ters and sanitation that are platforms for tional efforts of the water community by bringing benefits to many people. But at the development. political dialogue and aid for developing sharing the successes and failures accumu- same time, reckless development fueled by Additionally, many statistics and data countries. In line with these efforts, many lated during the nation’s rapid economic greed, rapid urbanization and dramatic prove that some aspects of global water countries started to come up with national development era. Korea’s experience with population growth have increased the emis- problems (from the perspectives of the solutions for the specific problems they had and knowledge of water resources manage- sion of pollutants and led to a deterioration amount of damage and their influence) are been facing. ment and water supplies will be of help to in water quality. Moreover, the expanded more serious than the past. Current and As we have seen so far, many more coun- other countries facing their own water chal- scope of human activities thanks to future water challenges are intricately inter- tries have now realized the true value of lenges. advanced science and technology has led to twined with other issues and require the water. Some say that the 21st century is the The 7th World Water Forum will be a excessive use of surface water and even international community’s engagement and era of water, so its social, cultural, and eco- place where advanced and effective water underground water, which, in turn, causes mediation, policy support, advancements nomic value is now highlighted. policies of countries can be shared and water shortages around the world and is in science and technology and the active In this context, the 7th World Water could result in hope and peace being brought threatening the foundations of our ecology. participation of all stakeholders. Forum is highly significant. The World to our neighbors both near and all around Carbon dioxide excessively emitted over the After recognizing in the late 20th cen- Water Forum, started as a response to calls the world.

K-water pavilion honors forum, serves local educational needs

The Korea Water Resources Corpora- tion (K-water), a government-owned cor- poration, opened a pavilion on Friday to celebrate this year’s World Water Forum, which begins its six-day run today in Daegu and Gyeongbuk province. The Korean name of the center is “Su Cheon Jeon” which roughly translates as “where water and sky meet.” The opening ceremony for the pavilion was held Friday morning at Andong Dam near the new structure. Benedito Braga, the president of the World Water Council; Lee Jung-moo, chair- man of the National Committee for the 7th World Water Forum; and other senior offi- cials attended the event to show their sup- port. About 400 local residents joined the celebrations as well. While the World Water Forum is run- ning, the pavilion will host a special exhibi- tion dedicated to the forum and its work. The opening ceremony for the newly-established pavilion to commemorate the 7th World Water Forum was held Friday morning at Andong Dam in North Gyeongsang. The exhibit will include displays featuring the participating countries and important cultural performances at a stage outside the Choi Gyewoon, the CEO of K-Water, in a space of 2,769 square meters, includes an issues that are to be discussed during the pavilion itself. press statement. assembly hall that can accommodate up to forum’s sessions. “The new center is going to accommo- “By forging ties with local tourism orga- 250 people and a permanent and special When the forum is concluded, the cen- date water-related discussions by people nizations, I will manage the center to be this exhibition hall. ter will become a cultural and educational from all over the world, as it also will act as country’s premier water-friendly place,” he Outside the building is a nicely laid-out hub for Andong residents through regular a promotional and educational place to added. garden with sculptures, a strolling path and educational courses and the presentation of raise awareness of the water issues,” said The two-story building, with a floor a café that overlooks Andong Dam. 4 Sunday, April 12, 2015 Sunday, April 12, 2015 5

The main entrance of the EXCO Convention Hall in Daegu, one of the two venues where the 7th World Water Forum begins today. Other forum events are at the HICO Convention Hall in Gyeongju.

Political Process Regional Process

The 7th World Water Forum’s Politi- Parliamentarians play a crucial role in In the Regional Process, region-spe- (one issue in one region), and regional cal Process consists of three conferences: resolving water-related issues facing the cific water issues are highlighted and dis- final sessions (synthesis sessions). ministerial, parliamentarian, and local international community. The Confer- cussed by stakeholders in a given region The inter-regional sessions are new at and regional authorities (LRA). These ence of Parliamentarians for Water pro- at the pan-regional, sub-regional, nation- the 7th World Water Forum, and are three conferences will be held over the vides a platform for legislators to exchange al, and local levels. designed to target common issues across three days, from April 13 to April 15. views and engage in in-depth discussions These regional water issues are close- more than one region. The goal is to The political process is dedicated to about major water issues and challenges. ly linked to the environment, society, and extend the scope of discussions by shar- water management issues and challenges The Local and Regional Authorities culture of each area, ensuring a continuity ing the knowledge and experience of each faced by governments at different levels. It Conference is designed for governors and of discussion. region. provides a unique opportunity for policy mayors to share their experiences, solu- This is somewhat different from other Regions that have designated com- makers, government officials, operators, tions and achievements in addressing processes, where global trends and cir- mon issues will hold a series of sessions businesses and researchers from the water issues. Focusing on the implemen- cumstances are prominent. on the same date at the same location. world to work together and to seek joint tation of the Istanbul Water Consensus This process will encourage continu- By having joint opening and closing solutions to today’s water challenges. (IWC), the conference will explore how ing sharing of experiences and monitor- sessions while maintaining the individu- Calling for the collective efforts of the IWC action plans and tools can be ing of results of the discussions in the ality of each regional session, the results high-level expert representatives of gov- used more effectively. aftermath of the World Water Forum. In of individual regional sessions on a com- ernments, the Ministerial Conference It will also highlight the importance other words, the structure of the Regional mon issue can be further discussed, and aims to deliver effective and action-ori- of sustainable water management led by Process itself will further facilitate “imple- the linkages with other parts of the world ented implementation mechanisms to local governments in the context of the mentation,” which is the core value of the in the Regional Process can be strength- achieve the forum’s three action goals: UN’s Sustainable Development Goals as 7th World Water Forum. ened. water security for all, water for develop- well as multi-level water governance and The process will include inter-region- Inter-regional sessions will have their ment and prosperity, and water and sus- financing for better water and sanitation al sessions (one common issue of interest own opening and closing sessions orga- tainability. services. to several regions), regional issue sessions nized by each region’s representatives.

Science and Technology Process Thematic Process

The Science and Technology Process technology innovation” in the each of the The Thematic Process is the backbone during which implementation roadmaps is an innovation at the 7th World Water focus sessions.The white paper will be of the 7th World Water Forum, in which for the forum’s 16 themes will be Forum, joining the three traditional pro- presented at a ceremony on April 13. water-related stakeholders such as gov- announced. Participants in those sessions cesses at past forums. It focuses on imple- Another special program, the CEO ernments, academics, research institutes, will look for synergy in the outcomes of mentation of scientific and technological Innovation Panel, will provide opportu- enterprises, and civil society discuss other processes. innovations in water management by nities for interaction between CEOs of themes on a global scale; such themes In addition to these issue and con- highlighting the role those innovations water-related enterprises, high-level gov- include climate change, disasters, and cluding sessions, there will be special ses- can play. The process also will try to ernment officials, water experts, and green growth. sions of the high-level panels, cross-cut- bridge the scientific and technological other stakeholders on the front lines of The themes are grouped into four cat- ting sessions, and special focus sessions. gap between developed and developing global water issues. egories: “Water Security for All,” “Water The Water Showcase, a part of the the- countries by encouraging the sharing of World Water Challenge is a competi- for Development and Prosperity,” “Water matic process,will be an invaluable oppor- information and technological action tion to develop practical solutions for for Sustainability: Harmonizing Humans tunity to share and publicize outstanding tools for imminent water challenges. urgent water issues presented by those and Nature” and “Constructing Feasible research, project and policy experiences The process includes 25 focus ses- facing these problems. In the program, Implementation Mechanisms.” and practical cases in water issues. sions and five concluding sessions. Three solution providers will share their experi- This process consists of issue sessions Nine selected cases will be presented special programs will allow participants ence and best practices in tackling the and concluding sessions. The issue ses- at the “Water Showcase World Final” and to discuss the implementation of scien- defined water challenges. The best solu- sions will develop action goals from the the top four selected by participants’ tific and technological solutions for water tion providers will be selected to present social, economic, and environmental per- votes. problems. The white paper for the pro- their cases and solutions at the World spectives, and develop action tools to Prizes will be awarded, and the best cess identifies water-related scientific and Water Forum. The presentations will take achieve those goals. case will receive one of the two Daegu & technological methods, and provides place on April 14 and the awards ceremo- The results of the issue sessions will be Gyeongbuk Water Prizes at the closing future direction by stressing “science and ny on April 15. summarized in the concluding sessions, ceremony of the forum. 6 Sunday, April 12, 2015

The main entrance of the HICO Convention Hall in Gyeongju, one of the two venues for the World Water Forum, which opens today.

Citizen’s Forum Expo & Fair 2015

The Citizen’s Forum is another ele- were selected for this year’s forum. The 7th World Water Forum Expo & treatment, alternative resources, energy, ment that should add vitality to the 7th Themes included in the citizen’s Fair 2015 will provide plenty to see and do infrastructure, related industries and gov- World Water Forum. Distinct from other forum include cultural differences, chil- during the forum and give viewers insights ernance. programs at theWorld Water Forum, it is dren, gender equality and education. into the water industry. The expo and fair One of the participants, K-water a communications platform for ordinary The format of forum sessions will vary; will focus on new technology for water (Korea Water Resources Corporation), a people from around the world. Citizens’ some will be presentations, and others management. government-owned organization that opinions determine the forum’s agenda will be exhibitions or cultural events. The exhibition, sprawling across more manages the country’s water resources, and the procedures for discussing mat- The latter include a walking competition, than 18,000 square meters, will take place has a booth of 300 square meters. There, ters at the session. film festival and quiz contest. at EXCO in Daegu from Sunday to Friday. the company will showcase a core tech- Before the World Water Forum “The diverse opinions of citizens and About 280 organizations, including pri- nology called SWMI (Smart Water Man- opened, the organizer called for online the solutions they suggest to water issues vate and public institutions from 38 coun- agement Initiative), which is designed to suggestions from groups and individuals will be looked at from an “implementa- tries, will operate booths in the conven- maximize the effective use of water interested in water issues. Those submis- tion” perspective, which is a core value tion hall. resources. sions were screened by the committee of the 7th World Water Forum. Their The exhibition is open to the public Each of the 20 participating countries for relevance to society, expected effec- opinions will be reflected in several from Monday to Friday; admission is free will have a booth where policies on water tiveness and budget. Those qualifying by aspects of this year’s forum,” the organiz- and the hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except management will be explained and special these standards were included as part of ing committee explained on its official on Monday, when the doors close at 6 competencies in the water industry will be the program. Of the 119 submissions, 70 website. p.m. on display. The booths are arranged by countries At the Water Vision Center, located on and companies. the first floor of EXCO, participating The exhibition hall for participating companies will introduce their traditional Water Prizes companies is arranged by themes, includ- methods of water management as well as ing water resource management, water newly developed techniques. Four water prizes will be awarded at grass-roots activities related to water the 7th World Water Forum. The winner issues. This year’s winner will be an “orga- of the King Hassan II Great World Water nization with a record of innovative and Prize will be announced at the forum’s expandable grassroots activities that may Side Events grand opening ceremony today; the Kyoto serve as a model for others.” The winner World Water Grand Prize, the Mexico receives 2,000,000 yen ($20,000). To provide an opportunity for further on cities and water security. On Wednes- Water Prize and the Daegu & Gyeongbuk Previously known as the Compro- discussion of issues not fully covered at dayin Gyeongju, UNESCO invites par- Water Prize winners will receive their miso Mexico Prize, the Mexico Water other forum sessions, more than 100 side ticipants to discuss post-2015 water-relat- awards at the April 17 closing ceremony. Prize honors the successful implementa- events have been organized by partici- ed actions in the Asia-Pacific region. On The King Hassan II Great World tion of public policies with noteworthy pants at the 7th World Water Forum. Thursday in Daegu, the Spanish Ministry Water Prize, instituted by the Kingdom of local outcomes for water resources man- These side events will provide unique of Agriculture, Food and Environment Morocco and the World Water Council, agement. The winner will have developed platforms to showcase the event organiz- presents its case of water governance in a honors the memory of His Majesty King an exemplary solution to water sewerage er’s latest projects and activities and scarcity environment. On the same day in Hassan II and his strategic vision for stable and sanitation service problems. The first encourage networking in a convivial Gyeongju, Water Aid hosts a meeting to access to water and sustainable water prize is $25,000; second prize is $15,000 atmosphere. discuss universal access to sanitation resource management. and the third prize is $10,000. The events, scheduled from April 13 facilities. The prize theme is “Cooperation and The Daegu & Gyeongbuk Water Prize, to April 16, include cocktail parties, work- Side events are scheduled in the early sound management in the development established by Daegu city and Gyeongbuk shops, presentations and debates. The- morning, during the lunch break and in of water resources.” This year’s winner will province, promotes the role of science and yare announced on the forum website, in the afternoon both in Daegu, where the be a person or group that best addressed technology and their implementation in the forum program and in the official Thematic Session and the Science & the specific topic “Innovation for access to the water sector. The best solutions in the documentation given to participants. Technology Session take place; and in water, energy and sanitation in the face of Water Showcase, a competition for imple- Events have been scheduled by orga- Gyeongju, where the Political Session, global changes.” The winner receives mentation projects, and in the World nizations, institutions, companies and Regional Session and Citizen’s Forum are $100,000, a trophy and a certificate. Water Challenge, a contest for technical government bodies, with a wide range of being held. The Kyoto World Water Grand Prize, solutions to water-related problems, will themes. The Organization for Economic For more information on these side sponsored by the Japan Water Forum and each win a Daegu & Gyeongbuk Prize, Co-operation and Development will host events, contact event@worldwaterforum7. the World Water Council, encourages worth 30 million won ($27,000). a side event in Daegutomorrow afternoon org. Sunday, April 12, 2015 7

Tour Programs

Information Center: Information regarding tours, including on-site registration for tours, tour leaflet, bottled water Gyeongsangbuk-do Special Tour (Hahoe is provided at the information desk. Village) (71 euros) Eco-healing Stroll (Gyeongju Jusangjeolli Date Daegu: April 11 - 17, 2015 Road) (Free) Gyeongju: April 11 - 16, 2015 • Tour Date : April 13 (Mon)-16 (Thu) Time 8 a.m.-8 p.m. • Tour Time : Half-day( 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) Place Daegu : EXCO Main Bldg. 1F, Fashion Center 1F • Departure Place : HICO Gyeongju: HICO 1F, Hyundai Hotel B1F • Course : HICO - Gyeongju Jusangjeolli-Road Staging Area Daegu: In front of EXCO Main Building flagstaff (Columnar Joint Park, Fan-shaped Columnar Joint, Gyeongju: In front of HICO parking lot Chulreong Bridge, Fishing town fresco) - HICO • Tour Date : April 13 (Mon) Departure time All-day tour program: about 09:00 • Amenities : Transport, English guide, Bottled water • Tour Time : 1Day (8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.) Half-day tour program: about 12:00 (Lunch Not Included) • Departure Place : EXCO/HICO Night tour program: late afternoon * Be advised to wear sneakers • Course : HICO/EXCO - Andong Hahoe Folk Village - Note The temperature fluctuates considerably from night to day. Please make sure you bring an HahoeTal(mask) Museum - Lunch - Andong Hanji - extra sweater or a jacket. A rain coat will be provided in case of rain. Eco-healing stroll (Mungyeongsaejae) (Free) EXCO/HICO • Tour Date : April 14 (Tue), 16 (Thu) • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, lunch, Andong City Tour Road 1 (Free) Daegu City Tour 2 (Free) • Tour Time : 1 Day (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) entrance fee, tour leaflet, bottled water •  Tour Date : April 12 (Sun), 15 (Wed) • Tour Date : April 14 (Tue)-16 (Thu) • Departure Place : HICO •  Tour Time : 1 day (8 a.m.-6 p.m.) • Tour Time : Half-day (Noon-6:30 p.m.) • Course : HICO - Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park Gyeongsangbuk-do Special Tour (Yangdong •  Departure Place : EXCO / HICO • Departure Place : EXCO (First Gateway Juheulgwan, Second Gateway Village) (71 euros) •  Course : EXCO/HICO - Andong Dam - World Water • Course : EXCO - Gyeongsang Gamyoung Park - Jogokgwan, Third Gateway Joryeonggwan) - Lunch - • Tour Date : April 15 (Wed) Forum Center - Lunch - Woryeonggyo (Woryeong Hyangchon Cultural Center - Youngdo Velvet - HICO • Tour Time : Half-day (12:30 p.m.-7 p.m.) Bridge) - Andong Folk Museum - Hoban Nadeuri-gil - Seomun Market - Monorail - EXCO • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, tour • Departure Place : EXCO/HICO EXCO/HICO • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, tour leaflet, bottled water (Lunch not included) • Course : EXCO/HICO - Yangdong Folk Village - Gyeo- •  Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, leaflet, bottled water (Lunch not included) * Be advised to wear sneakers. ngju Gyo-chon Traditional Village - HICO/EXCO lunch, tour leaflet, bottled water * Free travel from Suseongmot Lake Resort to Seomun • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, lunch, Market : Daegu Metro, Subway Line 3 (Monorail) Gumi Technical Tour (Free) entrance fee, tour leaflet, bottled water Andong City Tour Road 2 (Free) • Tour Date : April 13 (Mon)-16 (Thu) Daegu Night Tour (Free) • Tour Time : Half-day (Noon-6:30 p.m.) Healthy Road, Daegu (63 euros) • Tour Date : (Check at the Information Desk) • Departure Place : EXCO / HICO • Tour Date : April 14 (Tue), 16 (Thu) • Tour Time : Night (6 p.m.-10:40 p.m.) • Course : HICO/EXCO - Toray Chemical Korea Inc. - • Tour Time : Half-day (10 a.m.-3:20 p.m.) • Departure Place : EXCO LG Innotek - EXCO/HICO • Departure Place : EXCO • Course : EXCO - Bangcheon Market (Kim Kwang- • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, tour • Course : EXCO - Daegu Oriental Hospital - Haany seok Road) - The Grand Duty Free - Suseongmot leaflet, bottled water (Lunch not included) University - Daegu Fatima Hospital - EXCO Lake Resort - EXCO • Amenities :Transport, English-speaking guide, lunch, • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, tour Gyeongju Special Night Tour (51 euros) tour leaflet, bottled water leaflet, bottled water (Dinner not included) • Tour Date : April 13 (Mon), 16 (Thu) * A copy of your passport and details of your return Healthy Road, Gyeongju (51 euros) • Tour Time : 1 day (8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.) flight may be needed to shop at Grand Duty Free Shop. • Tour Date : April 13 (Mon), 15 (Wed) • Departure Place : EXCO / HICO • Tour Time : Half-day (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) • Course : EXCO/HICO - Andong Dam - World Water Daegu Special Night Tour (63 euros) • Departure Place : HICO Forum Center - Lunch - Andong Hahoe Folk Village - • Tour Date : April 11 (Sat)-17 (Fri) • Course : HICO - Dongguk University Medical Byeongsan Seowon - EXCO/HICO • Tour Time : Night (6 p.m.-10:40 p.m.) Center(healing center) - Mediflower Oriental Hospi- • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, lunch, • Departure Place : EXCO tal - Five Royal Tombs - HICO tour leaflet, bottled water • Course : EXCO - E world 83 Tower - forRest 12 - • Amenities :Transport, English-speaking guide, lunch, EXCO tour leaflet, bottled water Andong City Tour Road 3 (Free) • Amenities : Transport, English guide, Bottled water • Tour Date : April 12 (Sun)-17 (Fri) • Tour Date : April 17 (Fri) (Dinner Not Included) • Tour Time : Night (5 p.m.-11 p.m.) Pohang & Yeongdeok Traditional Market (Free) • Tour Time : 1 day (8 a.m.-6:20 p.m.) • Departure Place : HICO • Tour Date : April 13 (Mon), 15 (Wed) • Departure Place : EXCO / HICO Daegu Special Tour 1 (59 euros) • Course : HICO - Daeryeongwon Tomb Complex - • Tour Time : 1 Day (9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) • Course : EXCO/HICO - Andong Dam - Andong Tra- • Tour Date : April 13 (Mon)-17 (Fri) Cheonmachong - Weoljeonggyo - Cheomseongdae/ • Departure Place : HICO ditional Market (Lunch) - Dosanseowon Confucian • Tour Time : 1 day(08:30-17:30) Gyerim - Donggung and Wolji - Bunhwangsa - HICO • Course : HICO - Pohang Jukdo Market - Lunch - Yeo- Academy - EXCO/HICO • Departure Place : EXCO/HICO • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, tour ngdeok New & Renewable Energy Center - Ganggu • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, tour • Course : HICO/EXCO - Street Tour (Course 2) - Sky leaflet, bottled water (Dinner not included) Market - HICO leaflet, bottled water (Lunch not included) Lake - Dongseongno - EXCO/HICO • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, tour • Amenities :Transport, English-speaking guide, lunch, Gyeongju/Pohang Technical Tour (Free) leaflet, bottled Water (Lunch not included) Daegu City Tour 1 (Free) tour leaflet, bottled water • Tour Date : April 13 (Mon)-17 (Fri) * Please wear sneakers • Tour Time : 1 Day (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) Daegu Special Tour 2 (47 euros) • Departure Place : EXCO / HICO Smart Water Management Project Site (Free) • Tour Date : April 14 (Tue)-17 (Fri) • Course : EXCO/HICO - Gyeong-ju Eco Water Center - • Tour Date : April 12 (Sun)-17 (Fri) • Tour Time : Half-day (noon-7 p.m) Lunch - Pohang Sewage Disposal Plant - POSCO - • Tour Time : 1 Day (9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) • Departure Place : EXCO/HICO HICO/EXCO • Departure Place : EXCO • Course : HICO/EXCO - Daegu National Museum - • Amenities :Transport, English-speaking guide, lunch, • Course : EXCO - SWM Demonstration Project - Daegu Art Museum - Wine Tunnel - EXCO/HICO tour leaflet, bottled water Lunch - Daegaya Museum - The Arc - EXCO • Amenities :Transport, English-speaking guide, tour • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, lunch, • Tour Date : April 13 (Mon)-16 (Thu) leaflet, bottled water Gyeongsangbuk-do Special Tour (Gyeongju tour leaflet, bottled water • Tour Time : 1 day (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) Heritage Tour) (71 euros) • Departure Place : EXCO Daegu Technical Tour (Free) • Tour Date : April 14 (Tue), 17 (Fri) Temple Life (63 euros) • Course : EXCO - Dodong Seowon - Inheung Village - • Tour Date : April 12 (Sun)-17 (Fri) • Tour Time : 1Day (8 a.m.-6:20 p.m.) • Tour Date : April 14 (Tue)-17 (Fri) Daegu Arboretum - Yangnyeongsi - Dongseongno - • Tour Time : 1 Day (9 a.m.-7:50 p.m.) • Departure Place : EXCO/HICO • Tour Time : 1 Day (9 a.m.-8 p.m.) EXCO • Departure Place : EXCO / HICO • Course : EXCO/HICO - Seokguram - Bulguksa - Lunch • Departure Place : EXCO/HICO • Amenities :Transport, English-speaking guide, tour • Course : HICO/EXCO - Shinchoen Sewage Office - - Cheongmachong - Gyeongju National Museum - • Course : EXCO/HICO - Donghwasa Temple - Daegu leaflet, bottled water (Lunch not included) Lunch - Munsan Filtration plant - The Kangjung- Cheomseongdae - HICO/EXCO Bangjja Brassware Museum - Ot-gol Village - Es- * This tour program departs only from EXCO, but a free Koryung Weir - Shinchoen(Daebong bridge) - EXCO/ • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, lunch, iapolis - EXCO/HICO shuttle bus between HICO and EXCO will be operating HICO tour leaflet, bottled water • Amenities :Transport, English-speaking guide, lunch, during the forum. • Amenities : Transport, English-speaking guide, lunch, * Please wear sneakers. bottled water 8 Sunday, April 12, 2015

World Children Water Forum

Some of the 100 children from Korea and abroad participating in the World Children Water Forum, one of the preliminary events of the 7th World Water Forum. The 5-day children's forum, which began on Thursday at the KT Refresher Center in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, features educational and cultural activities that are related to water issues.

Making the case for water to the next generation of global citizens The World Children Water Forum, a problems. “Overcoming the national barriers, we participating students will take a field trip preliminary event of the 7th World Water The educational programs include are encouraging them to share each other’s to Bulguk Temple, a famous historical site Forum, kicked off on Thursday at the KT short lectures on topics such as the water thoughts about water issue,” said Yang Ho, that is a symbol of the city. Refresher Center in Gyeongju, North cycle, supply shortages and an explanation the president of Bundang Civil Solidarity On Sunday, the students will visit Dae- Gyeongsang. of the water poverty index. for Environment, one of the organizers. gu for the opening ceremony of the World Organized by the Korea Water Forum, The programs are designed not only to The forum will also be an opportunity Water Forum. the five-day event included 100 children be educational, but also to promote multi- to introduce some of Korea’s historical By the end of the forum, each group from 11 to 14 years of age from Korea and cultural exchanges among the attendees. sites to foreign students. At Gyeongju, will have given a presentation on what 15 other countries, including the United In groups of six or seven students of which was the capital of the Kingdom of members think should be done to solve the States, China and Egypt. The children’s many nationalities, the students were Silla (57 B.C. to A.D. 935), are preserved water problems faced by the world. forum will include educational and cul- asked to discuss and prepare a presenta- many artifacts and buildings from the The World Children Water Forum has tural activities to raise awareness of the tion about water and how they should pre- era. been a preliminary event, with only one global water shortage and contamination serve it in the future. On the fourth day of the forum, the exception, at all the World Water Forums.

Practical Tips

Information Desk can be purchased at convenience stores and medical care. Shuttle Bus Four information desks provide mobile phone stores. • Date: April 11–17 (Daegu) / April 11–16 (Gyeongju) Shuttle bus service is provided forum-related information. The country code is 82, Daegu code is 053 • Operating Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. from April 12 to 17, and partici- • Location: Daegu (EXCO 1F, Fashion Center 1F) and Gyeongju (Gyeongbuk Province) code • Location: Daegu (EXCO 3F), Gyeongju (HICO 3F, pants can travel conveniently between Gyeongju (HICO 1F, Hyundai Hotel B1F) is 054. Drop the 0 in the city/region code Hyundai Hotel B2F) Daegu and Gyeongju to attend meetings. when dialing from abroad. In case of emergency, first ask for assistance from Please refer to the Shuttle Bus section of Call Center (Housing Bureau) Calls can be made using public phone staff and call 119 for help, or visit the nearest first the Forum website, digital signage and the For forum- or lodging-related cards, credit cards and IC cards. Local, aid room. mobile web for shuttle service informa- inquiries, please contact the Call long-distance, international and cell-phone • Nearby hospitals: Daegu (Fatima Hospital, tion. Center (053-383-8707~9) for assistance. calls can be made. Prepaid phone cards in Dongsan Hospital), Gyeongju (Donguk University • Mobile Website: http://worldwaterforum7.org/ Service is provided in English, Chinese, several denominations can be purchased at Hospital, Gyeongju Dongsan Hospital) m/main French, and Japanese. airports in Korea. • Shuttle Bus Stop • Hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m., April 10-18 Tourist Information - EXCO, Daegu: Behind the Daegu Fashion Center Post Office Tour information will be pro- - HICO, Gyeongju: Across from the HICO main gate Hotels A post office is located on the first vided at information desks at all - Hyundai Hotel, Gyeongju: Hyundai Hotel B1F There are many hotels in Daegu floor of EXCO. Mailing and parcel venues as well as in the Tour and Tourist and Gyeongju. For more informa- service are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attraction section of the official website. Restaurants tion, see “Accommodations” on the forum The Tour page of DID (digital signage) You can enjoy tasty and healthy lo- website or contact the Call Center. Prayer Room and the program book also contain tour cal and international dishes. Some • Web Site: http://eng.worldwaterforum7.org/main/ Coat hangers, a compass and information. restaurants also provide free pickup service cushions are available in the prayer Please refer to the Tour category of the from and to your hotel. Internet room. program book for available tours. Check with the front desk at your hotel Free internet and WiFi service at • Date : April 12-17 The mobile web site (http://worldwaterfo- or the Visit Korea website, which has all venues is available to all forum • Operating Hours : 8 a.m.-8 p.m. rum7.org/m/main) provides useful tourist information of restaurants around the participants. • Location : HICO(3F) / Hyundai Hotel (B1F) information as well as transportation in- nation. formation. Also check the program book for locations International Calls Medical Center of cafes and restaurants inside the EXCO, You can make international calls Both forum venues will have med- Official Tour Information Desk HICO and Hyundai Hotel. using international phone cards ical centers equipped with first • Date : April 10 - 17 • Mobile web: http://worldwaterforum7.org/m/ are sold in convenience stores and hotels. aid supplies. A medical team will be on • Operating Hours : 08:00 - 20:00\ main For mobile phones, pre-paid USIM cards duty throughout the week to provide basic • Location : HICO(1F) / Hyundai Hotel(B1F) • Visit Korea: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/