World Water Day 2014Zafar AdeelUnited Nations UniversityInstitute for Water, Environment and Health

Christian SusanUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization

WWD Main Event

20-21 March 2014, TokyoUnited Nations University

Preparation for WWD 2014• WWD website• Graphic designs, information, links• Meeting space for events worldwide

• Social media: Facebook (38,000+), Twitter (13,000+)

• Advocacy guide• Preparatory events:

• UN-Water Seminar, Stockholm Sep 2013• UN-Water Conference, Zaragoza Jan 2014

Key Issues for WWD 2014• Addressing water-energy nexus within SDGs• Policies for integrated management and governance• Making the business case for water-energy nexus• Creating enabling environment – public/private, pricing• Improving joint access – urban vs. rural• Long-term sustainability of water and energy systems

Events on 20 March 2014• Workshop for international journalists• Regional symposium on water-energy nexus in the Asia-

Pacific region• Launch of a technology exhibition• Launch of a photographic exhibition

Events on 21 March 2014• Launch of the WWDR 2014• Keynote speech• High-level policy panel• Working level dialogue• Presentation of Water-for-Life awards• Announcement of the Stockholm Water Prize

WWD Output & Outcomes• Information sharing• Images/photographs, technologies

• Meeting report• Summary of findings from discussion panels

• Media engagement• Public outreach, media stories

• Policy output• Policy brief, dissemination to the UN system

• Engagement in follow-up events• Public events, World Water Week

Linking Zaragoza to Tokyo• Case studies – Success stories for public-private

partnerships

• Application of technology, research, innovation

• Achieving sustainability for water-energy nexus

• Creating enabling environment, incentives, funding mechanisms

www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/UNWorldWaterDay@UNW_WWD

Thank You