1. South Africa Water Energy and Food Forum: 19 th April, 2012: Adrian Sym Executive Director: AWS International Water Stewardship Standard Help shape the future of sustainable water use © © iStockphoto.com/bonniej © Kevin Schafer / WWF-Canon © Biksham Gujja / WWF-Canon

2. Why am I here? 2 1.Help South African stakeholders understand the AWS Standard and its development process 2.Ensure South African stakeholders feel ownership of the Standard development process 3.Encourage South African stakeholders to take a leadership role in shaping the final Standard and building the international water stewardship system

3. © AWS. All Proprietary Rights Reserved and Enforced “Leadership development is not about filling a gap but about igniting a field of inspired connection and action” Otto Scharmer Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3

4. © AWS. All Proprietary Rights Reserved and Enforced  Responsibility  Collective leadership  Impacts and benefits for environment, society and the economy Area of Influence Site What is Water Stewardship? 4

5. © AWS. All Proprietary Rights Reserved and Enforced AWS: Board Organizations 5 5

6. © AWS. All Proprietary Rights Reserved and Enforced Theory of change Describes how cross-sectoral engagement on shared water risk can translate into benefits for  People  The Environment  The Economy 6 AWS: Theory of Change

7. © AWS. All Proprietary Rights Reserved and Enforced Actions within the AWS Std. Water quality management Water quantity management Governance engagement Mgmt of important water areas Outcomes Sustainable water flow regime Good water quality Equitable governance Protected, managed, and restored areas Impacts Social (culture, health, etc.) Environment (species & habitats) Economic (finances & livelihoods) Stakeholder benefits Civil Society Org. goals Public Sector Agency mandate Business value creation Inputs Financial Capital Intellectual Capital Human Capital Natural Capital Social Capital Knowledge Capital AWS: Theory of Change Site + others in area of influence 7

8. © AWS. All Proprietary Rights Reserved and Enforced AWS: Water Stewardship System Standard management Marketing / Brand / Resourcing Communications Impact monitoring Governance 3 rd party verification Stakeholder engagement Training & partnership development Knowledge base on water stewardship Core FunctionsAWS ProgramsCore Competency 8 AWS International Standard 8

9. © AWS. All Proprietary Rights Reserved and Enforced AwarenessMeasurementImpactsRisksResponseDisclosureVerification AWS Standard: Creating Coherence Water Stewardship 9

10. © AWS. All Proprietary Rights Reserved and Enforced AwarenessMeasurementImpactsRisksResponseDisclosureVerification AWS Standard: Creating Coherence 10

11. © AWS. All Proprietary Rights Reserved and Enforced AWS Standard: Why use it? Business benefits: water risk mitigation  Identify and respond to physical water risks  Remain in legal compliance  Enhance community standing and brand value Business benefits: strategic opportunities  Improved access to finance  Potential for strategic partnerships and alliances  Improved access to socially and environmentally responsible markets Business benefits: operational improvements  Drive innovation and new skill/technology development  Engage and motivate staff 11

12. © AWS. All Proprietary Rights Reserved and Enforced Time Specificity of Standard PHASE I (1 st Draft) PHASE II (2 nd Draft) PHASE III (Final draft) AWS Standard: Consultation Phases TodayMid-2013 NOTE: FEEDBACK IS NOW OPEN AND WELCOME THROUGH JUNE 15 (www.allianceforwaterstewardship.org) Broad Specific 12

13. © AWS. All Proprietary Rights Reserved and Enforced AWS Standard: Consultation Phases How you can make a difference  Provide feedback through the AWS’s website  Participate in regional and international meetings  Log on to webinars  Test the draft Standard at a single facility  Organize and/or participate In-depth field tests involving multiple stakeholders  Partner with us and invest in building the international water stewardship system 13

14. © AWS. All Proprietary Rights Reserved and Enforced Our Vision Water users and managers are responsible water stewards, who protect and enhance freshwater resources for people and nature. Adrian Sym adrian@allianceforwaterstewardship.org www.allianceforwaterstewardship.org 14