1. 6th World Water Forum 12-17 March 2012, Marseilles, France

2. THE WORLD WATER COUNCIL
International organization created in 1995 based in Marseille, France.
A voice for the international water community, representing all stakeholders and sectors
Gathers nearly 400 member organizations from approximately 70 countries
Think-Tank for the development of global water resources policies
Organizes the World Water Forum every 3 years in partnership with a host country and city

3. THE WORLD WATER FORUM The world’s largest water event Objectives:
Gather all stakeholders together to debate questions related to water, its management and access
Formulate concrete proposals and encourage action and solutions
Solicit true and lasting political commitment
A platform for debates and exchange on questions that are relevant for improved water management and access to water supply and sanitation
An open and constructive place for discussion

4. The Forum is organised every three years by the World Water Council and the host city.
2000
The Hague,
Netherlands
2009 Istanbul, Turkey
2003
Kyoto,
Japan
1997
Marrakech,
Morocco
2006
Mexico City,
Mexico

5. THE 6TH WORLD WATER FORUM
In Marseille in March 2012
Organizers:
France, represented by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the Ministry of Ecology and the City of Marseille
The World Water Council
France and Marseille
Strong political commitment
A candidature combining energy from the local level to the highest decision-making level
Highlighting specific capacities and a water culture
A strong will to federate all stakeholders and encourage action

6. A FORUM OF SOLUTIONS
Prefering for action over theoretical discourse and debates
Encouraging lasting concrete commitments through a follow-up mechanism
Involving wide participation (in the spirit of the «Grenelle» French model)
Creating true mobilization of citizens in a friendly, festive and popular atmosphere

7. Time for solutions Examples of possible solutions :
Governments agree to initiate an intergovernmental process on water and prepare a resolution for Rio+20
1,000 schools in Africa are equipped with basic sanitation facilities
Creation of a « World Water Parliament »
100 scholarships for « Water Innovation » are offered to students throughout the world
1,000 cities sign the Istanbul Water Consensus

8. Communication Laws Technical Governance
Loi n° du 7 février 2011 relative à la solidarité dans les domaines de l'alimentation en eau et de l'assainissement
Communication
Laws
Technical
Governance

9. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES
French National Committee
World Water Council
International Forum Committee - IFC
Political Process Commission
Regional Process Commission
Thematic Process Commission
Grassoots and Citizens Commission
6th Forum Secretariat

10. A FORUM FOR THE CAUSE OF WATER
Solutions are first and foremost of a political nature and must be found by reinforcing dialogue between:
Governments
Parliamentarians
Local Authorities
Intergovernmental Organisations / United Nations
NGOs / Civil Society / Users
Professionals / Scientists / Experts
Public and Private Companies

11. The Four Preparation Processes
Political process: mobilize stakeholders to make water a top priority in the local and global political agendas
 Thematic process: mobilize stakeholders to enable the emergence of targets, solutions and actual commitments
Regional Process: mobilize regional partners to implement and reinforce action in the world’s large regions
Grassroots and citizens process: mobilize youth and civil society to raise the awareness on a large scale

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