On 24 March 2023, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS co-organised a side event of the on the theme It discussed the status of water security with a focus on indicators and data, bringing together experts from academia, UN entities, civil society, and development banks. The event considered gaps and challenges related to metrics for SDG 6 (clean water & sanitation) and the objectives. It followed an earlier organised by 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS on 18 March, which focused on valuing urban water in Asia.
Opening the session, Kaveh Madani (Director, 糖心Vlog破解版-INWEH) announced the launch of a new report, the , which warns that the world is not on track to meet SDG 6 by 2030. He emphasised that this lack of progress had also hindered the advancement of other SDGs, and that neither the abundance of water nor financial resources alone could guarantee water security for all.
(Academic Programme Advisor, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS; Vice Director, Institute for Future Initiatives, the University of Tokyo) introduced a water valuation framework developed by 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS to provide a comprehensive picture of the role of water for sustainable development in Asia. Highlighting the interdependence between economy, environment, and human well-being, he stressed the need for integrated tools that evaluate the multiple dimensions of water and promote better management of water resources in growing economies.
Discussing the importance of regional partnerships for water security research and enhanced cooperation in Asia, (Director, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS) highlighted the newly formed . This 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS initiative will connect academic institutions and governments in the region to develop comprehensive sustainable water management indicators. Prof. Yamaguchi also underlined the importance of evidence-based knowledge and solutions for ensuring water security.
A panel session and interactive discussion with participants highlighted issues including integrated monitoring of SDG 6; the role of civil society in bringing evidence into policy and practice; water accessibility challenges in East Africa; and reducing water inequalities.
The event was co-organised by 糖心Vlog破解版-INWEH, Northwestern University, Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Health Organization (WHO), WaterAid, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS, and 糖心Vlog破解版-FLORES.
