1. Report to the Session on “Small Islands” – Water Security: Leadership and Commitment– ODA Hideaki Secretariat of 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit Japan Water Forum

2. Structure of A-P Water Forum and Summit Japan Water Forum (JWF) Asia-Pacific Water Forum （ APWF ） Steering Committee Chair: Yoshiro Mori Governing Council Chair: Tommy Koh Vice Chair: Erna Witoelar Ravi Narayana 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit Secretariat of APWF Secretariat of 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit Very “Simple” and “Flexible” Body to facilitate its activities

3. To create the opportunity for the leaders of the region to recognize the significance of water issues for achieving MDGs WHY? Objectives of the Asia-Pacific Water Summit human securitysocial and economic development Water is not just the issue of one particular sector, such as environment, agriculture, industry or the aid issue. But it is the fundamental issue related to the human security and social and economic development of the nations. Therefore, the strong leadership of the national leaders are essential.

4. History of APWF, namely of WWF and JWF March 1997 1 st World Water Forum (Marrakech, Morocco) March 2000 2 nd World Water Forum (The Hague, The Netherlands) July 2000 Establishment of the Secretariat of the 3 rd World Water Forum March 2003 3 rd World Water Forum (Kyoto, Shiga and Osaka, Japan) April 2004 Establishment of the Japan Water Forum PP preparing “Regional Report” on A-P Region March 2006 4 th World Water Forum (Mexico City, Mexico) March 21, 2006 in Mexico Announcement of the Establishment of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum as regional network September 27, 2006 in Manira Launching of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum (JWF as Secretariat) December 3-4, 2007 in Beppu, Oita 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit

5. “Asia-Pacific Water Ministerial Meeting” in 4th World Water Forum (Mexico) About 160 ministers and representatives of int’l organizations attended and expressed the appreciation and support to the APWF. Concept of “APWF” & “APWS” was born in the preparatory process towards the 4 th World Water Forum. And it is realized by all concerned-people in this Region.

6. Outline of the APWS 1.Title: 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit 2.Theme: Water Security: Leadership and Commitment 3.Date: December 3 rd and 4 th, 2007 3.Venue: B-Con Plaza (Beppu International Convention Center), Oita, Japan 4.Organizer: −Asia-Pacific Water Forum −Steering Committee of the 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit

7. Priority ThemesTargets A.Water Financing (Asian Development Bank) To increase targeted investments for water and sanitation infrastructure and for human resources development B. Water-related Disaster Management (ICHARM) To drastically reduce the vulnerability of human populations to water-related disasters C. Water for Development & Ecosystems (IUCN / FAO) To conserve and restore land- water interfaces for the improvement of water productivity Outline: APWF’s Priority Themes

8. Key Result Areas Main Activities 1.Developing Knowledge and Lessons (Singapore PUB/UNESCO)  Building a network of water knowledge hubs  Coordinating capacity development programs  Providing guidance on water policies 2.Increasing Local Capacity (Streams of Knowledge/ UN-Habitat)  Supporting peer learning (including cities/mayors)  Empowering civil society, gender and youth  Fostering (sub) regional cooperation 3.Increasing Public Outreach (Asian Development Bank)  Developing regional water advocacy  Supporting in-country water awareness programs  Presenting regional awards for excellence 4.Monitoring Investments and Results (UNESCAP)  Monitoring public and private investments  Monitoring reforms and trends  Monitoring MDG achievement 5.Supporting Forum and Summit (Japan Water Forum)  Maintaining an interactive website  Supporting the APWF Governing Council  Organizing the Asia-Pacific Water Summits Outline: APWF’s Key Result Areas (KRA)

9. Empowering local authorities Promoting partnership approaches Providing resources for capacity development Guiding Principles Policy Brief 2007

10. Discussion at 1 st APWS: Program TimeMonday, December 3TimeTuesday, December 4 9:00- 10:30 Sanitation – Regional Launching of IYS2008 The Small Island’s Dialogue on Water and Climate Commitment for Ensuring Water Security in the Aral Sea Basin- Cooperation versus Competition 10:30- 10:50 Coffee Break 11:00- 13:00 Opening Ceremony - Opening Remarks: Mr. Yoshiro Mori, Chair of the Steering Committee of the 1 st APWS - Remarks: His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan - Greetings: Mr. Yasuo Fukuda, Prime Minister of Japan - Report from APWF: Prof. Tommy Koh, Chair of Governing Council of APWF - Keynote Speeches: His Royal Highness Prince Willem- Alexander of The Netherlands, Chairman of UNSGAB - Video Message: Mr.Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of UN - Memorial Speech : His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan 10:50- 12:20 Water-related Disaster Management: Priority Theme B Water for Development and Ecosystems: Priority Theme C 12:20- 14:00 Lunch 13:00- 15:00 Lunch14:00- 15:30 Leadership for Ensuring Water Security in the Asia-Pacific Region: Knowledge, Financing, and Capacity Development: Priority Theme A and Key Result Area 1 Increasing Capacity for Local Actions: Key Result Area 2 15:00- 15:10 - Election of Chair, Vice Chairs & Rapporteur - Adoption of Agenda 15:30- 16:00 Coffee Break 15:10- 16:40 Speeches by the heads of government16:00- 17:30 Closing Ceremony - Report from Sessions: Session Organizers - Invitation to the 5 th World Water Forum - From Other Regions - Presentation of Message from Beppu & Chair’s Summary - Greetings - Closing Remarks 16:40- 17:00 Coffee Break 17:00- 18:30 Climate Change, Glaciers, and Water Resources in the Himalayan Region CEO Mandate for Action in Water Monitoring of Investment and Results in Water: Key Result Area4 18:45-Welcome Reception hosted by Oita Prefectural Committee of the 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit 18:00-Farewell Cocktail and Dinner Party hosted by Chair of Steering Committee of the 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit

11. H.E. Mr. Emomali Rahmon President, Republic of Tajikistan H.E. Mr. Tommy Esang Remengesau Jr President, Republic of Palau H.E. Mr. Anote Tong President, Republic of Kiribati H.E. Mr. Ludwig Scotty President, Republic of Nauru H.E. Mr. Emanuel Mori Premier, Federated States of Micronesia Hon. Mr. Mititaiagimene Young Vivian Prime Minister, Niue Hon. Mr. Apisai Ielemia Prime Minister, Tuvalu H.E. Lyonpo Dr. Kinzang Dorji Prime Minister, Kingdom of Bhutan H.E. Mr. Dosbol Nur ulu Vice Prime Minister, Kyrgyz Republic Discussion at 1 st APWS: Speeches by the Heads of government 2. Monday, December 3, 2007 15:10-16:40

12. [The Central Asian countries : President of Republic of Tajikistan, Vice Prime Minister of Kyrgyz Republic] -Described how their countries economies were particularly vulnerable to water-related disasters -The need for a cooperative approach to solve water-related issues including those of the Aral Sea Basin -Increasing investment levels, particularly in rehabilitating their countries aging water infrastructure requires immediate attention [The Asia-Pacific small island : President of Republic of Kiribati, President of Republic of Palau, President of Republic of Nauru, Premier of Federated States of Micronesia, Prime Minister of Niue, Prime Minister of Tuvalu ] -Noting that water scarcity was an inherent challenge to low-lying islands, mainly because of their lack of river systems and vulnerable groundwater resources -Hoped that the Summit would mobilize an increased commitment to financial and technical support. -For several of these states, the real threat from projected sea level rise and increased cyclonic activity associated with climate change is a major concern to their lives and livelihoods. [Himalayan region: Prime Minister of Kingdom of Bhutan] -Described how climate change has led to rapidly receding glaciers, which in turn pose the threat of glacial lake bursts which leads to flash floods that affect human settlements in the downstream valleys. Discussion at 1 st APWS: Speeches by the Heads of government 2. Monday, December 3, 2007 15:10-16:40

13. [Program] -Video on “Islands and Climate Change” (introduced by President of Kiribati) -Panel Discussion (President of Kiribati, Minister of Works of Samoa, WHO, Executive Director of PWA, Director of ICHARM, Director of ISDR) [Summary] -Called attention to the vulnerability and particular needs of small island countries to effectively manage their water resources under a highly variable and changing climate -One of the main discussion points included the need to change the paradigm for dealing with the vulnerability of small island States from disaster response to disaster risk reduction and disaster management The Small Islands’ Dialogue on Water and Climate Session organizer: Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC) & International Center for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM) Discussion at 1 st APWS: Session 3. Tuesday, December 4, 2007 9:00-12:20

14. Key Outcome Documents Message from Beppu Chair’s Summary 1 st APWS Recommendations (plan) Final Report (plan) Japan Water Forum (JWF) Asia-Pacific Water Forum （ APWF ） Steering Committee Chair: Yoshiro Mori Governing Council Chair: Tommy Koh Vice Chair: Erna Witoelar Ravi Narayana 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit APWF Secretariat 1 st Asia Pacific Water Summit Secretariat APWF Policy Brief (Key Messages & Policy Recommendation)

15. 4. Key Outcome Documents: Message from Beppu Message from Beppu  Drafted by Rapporteur as a results of the discussion during the Summit Announced by Announced by Rapporteur at Closing ceremony Agreed by Summit participants

16. Recognise the people’s right to safe drinking water and basic sanitation as a basic human right and a fundamental aspect of human security; Reduce by half the number of people who do not have access to safe drinking water by 2015 and aim to reduce that number to zero by 2025; Reduce by half number of people who do not have access to basic sanitation in our region by 2015 and aim to reduce that number to zero by 2025, through the adoption of new and innovative sanitation systems that are not as water reliant as current methods; message from Beppu Message from Beppu

17. Accord the highest priority to water and sanitation in our economic and development plans and agendas and to increase substantially our allocation of resources to the water and sanitation sectors. Improve governance, efficiency, transparency and equity in all aspects related to the management of water, particularly as it impacts on poor communities. We recognise that while women are particularly vulnerable, they are also resilient and entrepreneurial, hence, should be empowered in all water-related activities. message from Beppu Message from Beppu

18. Take urgent and effective action to prevent and reduce the risks of flood, drought and other water- related disasters and to bring timely relief and assistance to their victims; Support the region’s vulnerable small island states in their efforts to protect lives and livelihoods from the impacts of climate change; Exhort the Bali Conference to take into account the relationship between water and climate change, such as the melting of snowcaps and glaciers in the Himalayas and rising sea levels, which are already having an impact on some countries in the region; message from Beppu Message from Beppu

19. 7. Others: Exhibition and Trial of bio-toilet −Duration: December 1 - 4 −Purpose: To raise awareness with regard to the importance of sanitation and hygiene among international society for the purpose of improving the situation of the 2.6 billion people who do not have access to basic sanitation in the World. −Organizer: Japan Toilet Association & Japan Water Forum −Cooperation: Mikasa Corporation