Time: 10/06/2024 – 08:00-13:00
Venue: Kokhi Navruz”
CO-ORGANIZERS
COMMITTEE FOR WOMEN AND FAMILY AFFAIRS UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN, MINISTRY OF FINANCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN AND UN WOMEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACTED, ADB, AKDN, IWPR, UNFPA, UNRCCA, USAID, WORLD BANK
Language: Russian and English
International Forum “Women and Water” is aimed to support the implementation of the goals and targets of the Water Action Decade, review the progress catalyzed by the UN 2023 Water Conference with a specific focus on implementing the Water Action Agenda and identifying obstacles and opportunities related to fulfilling the commitments outlined in the Water Action Agenda. The Forum will provide a platform for women activists and practitioners in water management, gender and right to water experts, the expert community, government and international development organizations to assess progress in implementing commitments and recommendations made at the Water Conference 2022 and the Women’s Water Forum 2022; present and discuss women-led practices and innovative solutions to accelerate the implementation of internationally agreed water-related goals and targets at the regional and national levels;
REGISTRATION
Time: 7:00 – 8.00
Participants are welcome to visit the Forums exhibition “Women and Water”.
OPENING CEREMONY
Time: 8.00 – 9:00
MODERATOR
Ms. Bunafsha Faiziddinzoda, Chair of the Committee for Women and Family affairs under the Government of Tajikistan
OPENING REMARKS
HE Dilrabo Mansuri, Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan (TBC)
HE Mr. Kaha Imnadze, Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia
HE Tanzila Narbaeva, Chair of the Senate Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan (TBC)
HE Ambassador Terhi Hakala, EU Special Representative for Central Asia
HE Ms. Gulmanova D., Chair of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan (TBC)
HE Ms. Espaeva D.M., Deputy chair of the Majlis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Ms. Nancy Eslick, USAID Global Water Coordinator
Ms. Yasmin Siddiqi, Director, Agriculture, Food, Nature and Rural Development, Central and West Asia Regional Department, ADB
Mr. Sameh Wahba, Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, WB
REPORTING BACK FROM WOMEN WATER FORUM 2022 – KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Time: 9:00 – 9:10
Ms. Nigina Anvari, First Deputy Minister of Agriculture
MEMORY GROUP PHOTO/ COFFEE BREAK
Time: 9:10 – 9:40
SESSION 1: WOMEN IN WATER DIPLOMACY FOR PEACEFUL, JUST AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETIES
Time: 9:40 – 10:50
MODERATOR
Ms. Elisa Fernandez, UN Women Deputy Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia
RAPPOURTEUR
Ms. Vesna Ivanovikj, Head of North Macedoina office, UN Women
KEYNOTE SPEECHES
Ms. Tais Reznikova, Women in Water Diplomacy Network, Water Management and Policy Specialist, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia,
Ms. Kerry Schneider, Stockholm International Water Institute, facilitator of the Nile and ORASECOM basin Women in Water Diplomacy Networks
DISCUSSANTS
H.E. Ms. Soili Makelainen-Buhanist, Finland Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
H.E. Mr. Kaha Imnadze, SRSG, Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA)
Ms. Nancy Eslick, USAID Global Water Coordinator
Contribution by Mr. Sami Frestadius, Chief Specialist on water resource management, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland
Q&A SESSION
Time: 10:50 – 11:10
SESSION 2: INVESTING IN GENDER RESPONSIVE AND COMMUNITY-BASED WATER AGENDA – BEST PRACTICES AND TOOLS FOR PEACEFUL, INCLUSIVE, AND JUST COMMUNITIES.
Time: 11:10 – 12:20
MODERATOR
Dr. Alice Bouman-Dentener, Director, DiploriA, Netherlands
RAPPORTEUR
Ms. Odete Duarte Muhimpua, Senior Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist, WB
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Ms. Yasmin Siddiqi, Director, Agriculture, Food, Nature and Rural Development, Central and West Asia Regional Department, ADB
DISCUSSANTS
Ms. Rano Mansurova, Director of Acted Canada, Acted Regional Gender Specialist
Ms. Nigina Shuhrat Abdurahmonzoda, Agency of Securities and Specialized Registration, Ministry of Finance
Ms. Sana Zia, “Equal Aqua – closing gender gaps in water jobs”, Senior Social Development Specialist, Europe and Central Asia, WB
Contribution by Ms Dilorom Kayumova, Chair of the “Association of Women Studying Glaciers”, Center for the Study of Glaciers of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan
Q&A SESSION
Time: 12:20 – 12:40
CONCLUSIONS AND WAY FORWARD
Time: 12:40 – 13:00
WWF Resolution
Ms. Bunafsha Faiziddinzoda, Head, Committee for Women and Family Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan
Ms. Elisa Fernandez, UN Women Deputy Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia
Time: 10/06/2024 – 9:00 – 17:30
Venue: Hotel Kangurt, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Language: Russian, English
CO-CONVENERS
USAID CENTRAL ASIA’ REGIONAL WATER AND VULNERABLE ENVIRONMENT ACTIVITY, GIZ/SDC CLIMATE SENSITIVE WATER MANAGEMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA PROGRAMME
The Regional Forum of Basin Organizations aims at promoting IWRM principles and developing cooperation between different types and scales of basin management organizations. The Forum provides a unique regional platform where basin management structures, councils and governmental organizations can share experiences and collectively identify steps and directions for strengthening basin management in the region.
MODERATORS
Ms. Anna Vladimirova, IWRM Lead, USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity,
Mr. Alexandr Nikolaenko, Regional Advisor, GIZ Green Central Asia
OPENING SPEECHES
Mr. Jamshed Shoimzoda, First Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan
USAID Central Asia Mission Representative
Mr. Torsten Brezina, GIZ Green cluster coordinator in Central Asia
SDC Representative
SESSION 1. EXPERIENCE OF BASIN MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN CENTRAL ASIA: TOOLS, INSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL STRATEGIES
Time: 9:30 – 9:50
General overview: basin management approach in Central Asian countries
Speakers: Ms. Caroline Milow, GIZ /SDC Climate Sensitive Water Management in Central Asia Programme, Ms. Ekaterina Strikeleva, USAID Central Asia’ Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity
Time: 9:50 – 10:05
Tools for improved basin management – methodology for development of schemes of complex use and protection of water resources
Speaker: Ms. Aliya Nurbatsina, Senior Researcher, Water Resources Laboratory, Institute of Geography and Water Security of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Time: 10:05 – 10:20
Experience in the participatory and inclusive method for the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Zarafshon River Basin Management Plan in Tajikistan
Speaker: Mr. Esteban Boj García, GIZ Water Resources Management, Integrated Rural Development Project (IRDP/TRIGGER)
Time: 10:20 – 10:35
Vision for implementing basin management approach in Turkmenistan – Road Map on basin management and planning
Speaker: Mr. Georgiy Kurtovezov, Institute TurkmenSuwylymtaslama
Time: 10:35 – 10:50
Blue Peace Index
Speaker: Mr. Matus Samel, SDC
Time: 10:50 – 11:05
Financial tools to support basin councils and small basin councils in Central Asia
Speaker: Ms. Ekaterina Strikeleva, USAID Central Asia’ Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity
COFFEE BREAK AND GROUP PICTURE
Time: 11:05 – 11:30
SESSION 2. TRANSBOUNDARY COOPERATION MODES AND MODALITIES FROM DIFFERENT BASINS IN CENTRAL ASIA
Time: 11:30 – 12:00
Evidence base for joint basin-level decision-making: comprehensive nexus-modelling for better and more sustainable future
Speaker: Ms. Anna Vladimirova, IWRM Lead, USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity
Time: 11:30 – 12:00
Bilateral cooperation modes on basin level: cases of
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan – Chu-Talas River commission
Speakers: Ms. Gulmira Satymkulova, Service of Water Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Tobias Siegfried, SDC
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
Speaker: Mr. Idris Izatzoda, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan
New tools for transboundary cooperation through new Hydroposts along the Big and North Fergana Canals
Speaker: SDC
Bilateral working group on joint water resources management between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, and between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic
Speaker: Mr. Ilhom Juraev, Director of Information-Analytical and Research Center under the Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan
LUNCH
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
SESSION 3. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE ON MANAGING TRANSBOUNDARY BASINS
Time: 14:00 – 14:30
Best practices from the Danube River Basin
Speaker: GIZ
Time: 14:30 – 15:00
Best Practices from the Senegal River Basin
Speaker: SDC
Time: 15:00 – 15:30
General discussion
COFFEE BREAK
Time: 15:30 – 16:00
SESSION 4. FURTHER STEPS TOWARDS TRANSBOUNDARY BASIN COOPERATION IN CENTRAL ASIA
Time: 16:00 – 16:30
Road Map on cooperation of basin organizations
Speaker: Mr. Alexandr Nikolaenko, Regional Advisor, GIZ Green Central Asia
Time: 16:30-17:30
Feedback from countries, basin organizations and international development partners
Moderated discussion
Time: 17:00 – 17:10
Further steps
Speaker: Mr. Alexandr Nikolaenko, Regional Advisor, GIZ Green Central Asia, Ms. Anna Vladimirova, IWRM Lead, USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity
Time: 17:10-17:30
Closing remarks
Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan
USAID Central Asia Mission representative
GIZ Green Central Asia representative
SDC representative
Date: 10 June 2024
Venue: National Library “Big Hall”
Language: Russian, English
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Organizers: Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli Republic of Tajikistan, The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD), The Asian Population and Development Association (APDA), The United Nations Fund (UNFPA)
The Regional Forum of Parliamentarians will examine how, on 30th anniversary, the core values of the ICPD Programme of Action remain a beacon for advancing sustainable development with a focus on human rights, including reproductive rights, empowering women and youth, and addressing inequalities. The event will also provide an opportunity for parliamentarians, who are at the heart of the legislative process, to share best practices and advocate for coordinated regional efforts to achieve the ICPD goals. The meeting will discuss issues related to demographic shifts, gender equality, youth empowerment, water scarcity and climate change.
OPENING SESSION
Time: 09:30-10:15
MODERATOR
Hon. Mavsuma Muini, Deputy Speaker, Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli, Republic of Tajikistan; Co-Chair of AFPPD Standing Committee on Investing in Youth
OPENING REMARKS
Hon. Mahmadtohir Zokirzoda, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli (Parliament) of the Republic of Tajikistan
Hon. Dilrabo Mansuri, Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan
Hon. Nur Jazlan Mohamed, MP Malaysia, Deputy (Acting) President of Senate
Hon. Yespaeva Daniya Madievna, Deputy Chairman of Mazhilis of Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Hon. Inoyatov Ulug’bek, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, Republic of Uzbekistan (TBC)
MP Kyrgyz Republic (TBC)
Hon. Edcel Lagman, MP Philippines, acting Chair of AFPPD (Video Message)
Hon. Aiki Toshihiro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Tajikistan
GROUP PHOTO & COFFEE BREAK
Time: 10:15-11:00
SESSION I: REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON ICPD30 AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Chair: Hon. Rustam Latifzoda, MP Tajikistan, Chairperson of the Committee of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan on Agrarian Issues, Water and Land Resources
Discussant: Marta Diavolova, Regional Adviser, Strategic Partnerships, UNFPA
Keynote speaker: Angela Baschieri, PhD, Climate Change Technical Lead, UNFPA
SPEAKERS:
Hon. Malahat Ibrahimgizi, MP Azerbaijan, Deputy Chairperson of Labour and Social Policy Committee, (towards COP29)
Hon. Islahuddin Abas, MP Malaysia
Ms. Guncha Annageldiyeva – Y-PEER International Coordinator, Turkmenistan
Mr. Kamolzoda Jamshed- Head, Main Department for Protection of Population and Territory, Committee on Emergency Situation and Civil Defense, Tajikistan
Q&A DISCUSSION
TRANSITION BREAK
Time: 12:30 – 12:40
SESSION 2: HARNESSING THE POWER OF YOUTH: ADDRESSING MEGATRENDS AND SHAPING DEMOGRAPHIC RESILIENCE IN THE REGION
Time: 12:40 –14-:00
Chair: Hon. Sibghatullah Sahibzada, MP Pakistan
Discussant: Ms. Teodora Panuș, Chairperson, National Youth Council, Moldova
Presentation setting the scene: Mr. Andrey Poshtaruk, Regional Adviser, Youth and HIV, UNFPA
SPEAKERS:
Hon. Odiljon Iminov, MP Uzbekistan, Chairperson, Committee on Science, Education and Health, Senate of the Oliy Majlis;
Hon. Nasiba Sodiqi Nurullozoda, Chairperson of the Committee of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan on Science, Education, Culture and Youth Policy
Hon. Givi Mikanadze, MP Georgia, Chairperson, Committee Education, Science and Youth Affairs;
Hon. Lana Prlić, MP Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vice President of the Social Democratic Party;
Hon. Shukrona Khizirova, Volunteer of the Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
Q&A DISCUSSION
LUNCH
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
SESSION 3: EMPOWERING WOMEN FOR RESILIENT SOCIETIES: BRIDGING GAPS, BREAKING NORMS
Time: 15:00-16:30
Chair: Hon. Shekhar Kumar Singh, MP Nepal, National Assembly
Discussant: Gabriela Alvarez Minte, PhD, Regional Gender Adviser, UNFPA
Presentation setting the scene: Nilufar Bahromzoda, Programme Analyst on Gender Equality, UNFPA Tajikistan
SPEAKERS:
MP Turkmenistan (ТВС)
Hon. Sumangul Taghoyzoda Said, MP Tajikistan, Chairperson, Committee on Social Issues, Family and Health Protection, Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli
Hon. Jelena Pekić, MP Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ms. Sara Milenkovska, NGO “Stella Network”, North Macedonia
Q&A DISCUSSION
COFFEE BREAK
Time: 16:30-17:00
SESSION 4: THE PARLIAMENTARIANS’ ROLE IN ADVANCING THE ICPD AND 2030 AGENDAS
Time: 16:30-17:00
Chair: Hon. Liliana Grosu, MP Moldova, Deputy Chairperson, Standing Committee on Social Protection, Health and Family.
Discussant: Farrukh Usmonov, PhD, interim Executive Director of AFPPD
SPEAKERS:
Hon. Dustmurodzoda Suraiyo, MP Tajikistan, Chairperson, Committee on Economy and Finance, Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli
Hon. Hakob Aslanyan, MP Armenia, member of Standing Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Diaspora, Youth and Sport, National Assembly
Hon. Iryna Kostevich, MP Belarus, Chairperson of the Standing Commission on Labour and Social Affairs, House of Representatives of the National Assembly
Sen. Florian Bodog, MP Romania, Chairman of the Romania All-Party Parliamentary Group
Q&A DISCUSSION
TRANSITION BREAK
Time: 17:45-18:00
SESSION 5: ADOPTION OF PARLIAMENTARIANS’ DECLARATION
Time: 18:00 -18:10
Chair: Hon. Mavsuma Muini, Deputy Speaker, Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli, Republic of Tajikistan, Co-Chair of AFPPD Standing Committee on Investing in Youth;
Farrukh Usmonov, PhD, interim Executive Director of AFPPD
CLOSING SESSION
Time: 18:10-18:40
MC: Ms. Shahnoza Almatova, Youth group chair, Tajik Family Planning Association
Florence Bauer, UNFPA EECA Regional Director
Hon. Mavsuma Muini, Deputy Speaker, Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli, Republic of Tajikistan, Co-Chair of AFPPD Standing Committee on Investing in Youth
Time: 10/06/2024 – 09:30 – 17:00
Venue: Serena Hotel“Big Hall”
Language: Russian, English
CO-ORGANIZERS
UNESCO, WMO, GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN, GIZ, UN REGIONAL CENTER FOR PREVENTIVE DIPLOMACY FOR CENTRAL ASIA (UNRCCA)
International Glacier Forum is organized to raise awareness on the changing cryosphere in a changing climate, and will further raise awareness on the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation and Glacier Day 2025, and present the Roadmap towards the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation and Glacier Day 2025 and beyond. Feedback on this roadmap will be discussed and case studies and projects implemented as a contribution to the implementation of the objectives of the IYGP 2025 will be presented with best practices, lessons learned, and possible synergies being elaborated in this forum.
OPENING
Time: 09:30 – 11:00.
H.E. Mr. Sulaimon Ziyozoda, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic Tajikistan
High-level representative of UNESCO
H.E. Mr. Bahodur Ahmadzhon Sheralizoda, Chairman of the Committee for environmental protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
H.E. Mr. Kaha Imnadze, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Central Asia, Head of the Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA)
Ms. Celeste Saulo, Deputy Secretary-General, WMO – video message
Ms. Sabine Olthof, Country Director, GIZ Tajikistan
Mr. Janne Leskinen, European Commission, DG Environment, Planetary Common Goods, Universal Values and Environmental Security
Session Moderator: Mr Tahirzoda Sino, NDC Secretariat in Tajikistan
Roadmap towards the IYGP 2025 and Glacier Day 2025 and beyond
Time: 11:00 – 12:00.
• Presentation of the Roadmap towards the IYGP 2025 by UNESCO and WMO – Anil Mishra, Chief of section, UNESCO HQ and representative of WMO (tbc) (15 minutes)
• Remarks by the Task Force on IYGP2025 (10 minutes) – Professor John Pomeroy, PhD, UNESCO Co-Chair for the International year of Glaciers preservation 2025 and a member of the advisory Board of the year (online)
Panel Discussion
• Identifying gaps and opportunities towards accelerating action on the cryosphere and the implementation of the IYGP 2025
Session Moderator: Anil Mishra, Chief of Section, UNESCO
COFFEE-BREAK / LUNCH
Time: 12:00 – 13:00.
PARALLEL SESSION 2: TECHNICAL SESSION ON RESPONDING TO CHANGING CRYOSPHERE IN CENTRAL ASIA
Time: 13:00 –15:00.
Presentation of Case studies, lessons learned, best practices
Opening:
– Representative of UNESCO (tbc)
• Mr Martin Hoelzle, University of Fribourg – Monitoring of the cryosphere in Central Asia as an important basis of current and future understanding of the water resources (10 min) (online)
• EU/GIZ – presentation of EU/GIZ’s cryosphere-related engagement in Central Asia: “How drones and donkeys improve water adaptation in Central Asia?” (Integrated Rural Development Project / TRIGGER and Green Central Asia) (10 min)
• “Gender Integration and Equality Approach for Water Resources Management – The UNESCO WWAP Toolkit for sex-disaggregated water data” – Laura Veronica Imburgia, Programme Specialist, UNESCO WWAP (10 min)
Q/A session
• Mr Christian Huggel, University of Zurich (online)
• Dr. Tomas Saks “Towards sustainable Cryospheric monitoring network for improved water resources management in Central Asia” (10 min)
• Mr. Antti-Pekka Hyvärinen, Finnish Meteorological Institute ”FMI in common Glaciers research and FINTAJ projects results” (10 min)
Q/A session
Session Moderator: Elena Osipova, UNESCO Almaty Regional Office
PARALLEL SESSION 3: ENHANCED COOPERATION IN THE GREATER ARAL SEA BASIN IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE ACCELERATED MELTING OF GLACIERS
Time: 13:00 –15:00.
Opening:
– Representative of UNRCCA
– Representative of Tajikistan (tbc)
– Representative of UNESCO (tbc)
Panel 1: Glaciers as a primary source of water in Central Asia, impact of climate change
Short film “Understanding climate change impact on the cryosphere and its consequences in Central Asia”
Keynote speeches:
• Dr. Richard Paisley, UNRCCA Expert “Outlook on the climate change and glaciers melt in the wider Aral Sea basin: legal and practical aspects”
• Dr. Tobias Siegfried, Hydrosolutions “Linking cryosphere data streams in hydrological modeling for improved climate service delivery and for improved preparedness”
Presentations:
• Representative of Tajikistan
• Representative of the Kyrgyzstan
Panel 2: Links between the environmental situation in Central Asian and Afghanistan through the climate change lens
Short films “Water and Energy” and “Aral Seas Basin: Upstream and Downstream at its end of the Aral Sea catastrophe”
Keynote statements:
• Ms. Charity Watson, Representative of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA, tbc)
• UNECE (tbc)
Presentations:
• Representative of Kazakhstan
• Representative of Turkmenistan
• Representation of Uzbekistan
– Wrap up of the session and recommendations
Session Moderator: Philipp Saprykin, UNRCCA
COFFEE-BREAK
Time: 15:00 -15:30.
SESSION 4: EXPERT SESSION ON WATER AND MOUNTAINS – LINKING GLOBAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVES
Time: 15:30 -16:30.
Keynote presentation by an international expert – Mr. Sonu Khanal, Future Water (10 min)
Speakers: Interactive Panel Discussion
• Representative of Kazakhstan
• Representative of Kyrgyzstan
• Representative of Tajikistan
• Representative of Uzbekistan
Discussion on possible synergies and way forward
Session Moderator: Mr. Esteban Boj Garcia, GIZ
CLOSING SESSION: CONCLUDING REMARKS AND WAY FORWARD
Time: 16:30.
Feedback from the parallel sessions and presentation of remarks for the Conference Declaration
Concluding remarks:
• Representative of UNESCO (tbc) – final remarks on the IYGP2025
• Government representative of the Republic of Tajikistan (tbc)
Session Moderator: Representative from Tajikistan (tbc)
Time: 10/06/2024 – 9:30 – 18:00
Venue: Hotel Kangurt, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Language: Russian, English
ORGANIZERS
USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity, International Water Management Institute, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Institute of Water Problems, Hydropower and Ecology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan
The Science and Technology Forum is organized for representatives of leading international, regional and national research institutes to strengthen their relationships and exchange scientific information with the aim of creating more conducive conditions for cross-institutional and interdisciplinary research in the future. The Forum is a follow-up event of the second Regional Conference among scientific institutes organized by USAID Central Asia’s Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity in June 2023. The Forum aims to bring together academia, researchers, and scholars from all around the to exchange information and share best practices and research results to tackle water-related issues in Central Asia.
OPENING REMARKS
Time: 9:30 – 9:45
Moderator: Marhabo Yodalieva, Capacity building and Education Lead Component, USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity
– Mr. Dilshor Umarov, General Director of Tajik NIIGIM, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan
– TBD, USAID Regional Mission Director for Central Asia
– Rachael McDonnell, International Water Management Institute
– Dimka Stantchev, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)
SESSION 1 ROLE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR PROMOTION WATER INNOVATIONS
Time: 9:45 – 11:00
– Keynote presentation: The role of science in promoting innovative approaches in water management and water use efficiency in Central Asia, Iskandar Abdullaev, Justus Liebig University Giessen
– Modernizing Operational Hydrology and Discharge Forecasting for Improved Hydromet Services, SAPPHIRE project, Tobias Siegfried, Hydrosolutions GmbH
– Technologies for Water-saving, Efficiency, and Quality Protection in Agriculture: traditional versus modern water-saving methods, Traditional versus modern water-saving technologies, Anzelm Karl
– Topic (tbd), Mohsin Hafeez, Director of Water, Food and Ecosystems, IWMI
Questions and answers
COFFEE-BREAK
Time: 11:10 – 11:30
SESSION 2. NEXUS-RELATED TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS
Time: 11:30 – 13:00
Moderator: Zafar Gafurov, Researcher – Remote Sensing-GIS and climate change IWMI
– Topic (tbd), Abdullaev Botir, “Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers” National Research University
– Topic (tbd), Yarash Pulatov, Institute of Water Problems
– Topic (tbd), Nurlan Balgabaev, “Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Water Management”, Kazakhstan
– Questions of food security within the Zarafshan River Basin: a case study from Samarkand Province, Fotima Saydullaeva, PhD Candidate at Samarkand Agroinnovations and Research Institute, Oyture Anarbekov, Country Consortium Representative / Senior Technical Adviser of Climate Resilient IWRM in the Zarafshan River Basin project, Caritas Switzerland (project funded by Swiss Government)
– Prospects for water security of administrative territories (regions): methodology and evaluation, Sherzod Muminov, Scientific and information center of the Interstate Coordination Water Commission of Central Asia
Questions and answers
LUNCH
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
SESSION 3. INNOVATIONS AND SOLUTIONS FOR ARAL SEA ECOSYSTEMS RESTORATION
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Moderator: Ekaterina Strikeleva, Chief of Party, USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity
– The impact of salt and dust transfer from the dried bottom of the Aral Sea to the countries of Central Asia, Ekaterina Strikeleva, Chief of Party, USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity
– Innovative technologies for afforestation on the drained bottom of the Aral Sea, Mariya Zadneprovskaya, ED IFAS, Kazakhstan
– Innovative technologies for the development of agro-biotechnologies on the dried bottom of the Aral Sea, Bakytzhan Khabibullaev, IICAS, Uzbekistan
– Methods and technologies for combating dust and sandstorms, consolidating sand in the deserts of Central Asia, (tbc), The National Institute of Deserts, Flora and Fauna of the Ministry of Agriculture and Nature Protection of Turkmenistan
– Using chlorella to improve soil condition on the drained bottom of the Aral Sea, Erlan Kereev, project manager at LLC “Yosh Olimlar Academiyaci”
Questions and answers
COFFEE-BREAK
Time: 15:30 – 16:00
Moderator: Marhabo Yodalieva, Capacity building and Education Lead Component, USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity
COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE PLATFORM – A PLATFORM TO BRING TOGETHER RESEARCHERS AND PRACTITIONERS
Time: 16:00 – 16:10
Marhabo Yodalieva, WAVE’ CDE Lead
RESULTS OF THE RESEARCH COMPETITION
Time: 16:10 – 17:30
– 5-minute presentations from the winners of the research competition 2023-2024,
– presentation of thematic works within the research competition
PANNEL SESSION:
Intergenerational dialogue between young and seniors’ scientists and practitioners
Senior panelists: Iskandar Abdullaev, Anzelm Karl, Yarash Pulatov, Mohsin Hafeez, Abdullaev Botir, Mirobit Mirdadaev
Junior panelists: winners of the research competition/young scientists
WRAP-UP AND CLOSING REMARKS
Time: 17:30 – 18:00
CENTRAL ASIA FORUM ON WATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
TIME: 10/06/2024 – 10:00 – 18:00
VENUE: Hilton, Conference Hall “Somoni
CO-ORGANIZERS
UNDP, EUROPEAN UNION AND MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND WATER RESOURCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN
LANGUAGE: Russian and English (simultaneous translation will be provided).
The event aims to encourage Central Asian states to join efforts in achieving water and climate resilience to ensure regional stability and strengthen cooperation in the region by improving regional dialogue among stakeholders and decision-makers on climate-resilient water resources management and disaster risk reduction in Central Asia, promoting risk-sensitive policies, national adaptation plans and disaster risk reduction measures, and enhance regional cooperation and data exchange on water resources, environment, and disaster risk reduction.
09:00 – 10:00 REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
10:00 – 11:20 INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
MODERATOR:
MR. STANISLAV KIM,
Team Leader for the Climate Change and Disaster Resilience Team, UNDP IRH
The high-level opening session is designed to address water policies of Central Asian states toward tackling climate change risks. The speakers will disclose national targets for sustainable and climate-resilient water management, and opportunities to strengthen regional cooperation and joint actions on disaster risk reduction.
Government delegations:
MR. DALER JUMA,
Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan
MR. RUSTAM NAZARZODA,
Chairman, Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
MR. DANIYAR SHARIP,
Deputy Director of the Department, Ministry of Water Resources, and Irrigation of Kazakhstan
MR. ALMAZBEK SOKEEV,
Deputy Minister of the Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry – Director of Water Resources Service of the Kyrgyz Republic
MR. BERDI BERDIYEV,
Head of the Department on Coordination of the International Ecological Cooperation and Projects, Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan
MR. ILHOM DJURAEV,
Director of Information-Analytical and Resource Center, Minister of Water Resources of Uzbekistan
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS:
MS. ARMIDA SALSIAH ALISJAHBANA,
Executive Secretary, UNESCAP
MS. TERHI HAKALA,
EU Special Representative for Central Asia
MR. DMITRY MARIYASIN,
Deputy Executive Secretary, UNECE
MS. NATALIA PATRICIA ALONSO CANO,
Chief of the Regional Office for Europe, and Central Asia, UNDRR
MS. LAZIMA ONTA BHATTA,
UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Tajikistan
11:20 – 11:40 Coffee-Break and Photo
11:40 – 12:40 SESSION I: BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE THROUGH INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT
MODERATOR:
MS. MARY MATTHEWS,
Water Lead, Ocean Advisor/ Innovation Challenge Manager, UNDP
The session dives into best practices and measures for building climate resilience and achieving rational water resource management. It will explore how to reshape our long-term vision for resilience by taking holistic climate actions, fostering collaboration among all stakeholders, and effectively addressing both climate change and disaster risks.
Keynote speakers:
Results of the SDG 6.5.2 reporting and their use for advancing transboundary cooperation
MS. SONJA KOEPPEL,
Secretary of the Convention, UNECE
Current state of bilateral and regional water cooperation in Central Asia
MS. DINARA ZIGANSHINA,
Director of Scientific-Information Center of Interstate Commission for Water Coordination of Central Asia
PANEL SESSION:
MR. RUSTAM ABDULLOEV,
Head of Water and Energy Policy Department, Ministry of Energy and Water resources of the Republic of Tajikistan
MR. DANIYAR SHARIP,
Deputy Director of the Department, Ministry of Water Resources, and Irrigation of Kazakhstan
MS. GULMIRA SATYMKULOVA,
Head of the Department of the Water Resources Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic
MR. BAYGELDI BAYJANOV,
Head of the Land Reclamation Department of the State Committee for Water Management of Turkmenistan
MR. ULUGBEK MURADOV,
Director of Scientific Information Center of Interstate Commission for Sustainable Development in Uzbekistan
12:40 – 13:00 Q&A discussion (20 minutes)
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 – 15:10 SESSION II: NATIONAL ADAPTATION PLANS (NAP) – SECTORAL INTERLINKAGES BETWEEN CHANGE RESILIENCE AND WATER, ENERGY, HEALTH, AND FOOD.
MODERATOR:
MR. SATTOR SAIDOV,
Agency of Hydrometeorology of Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
Strengthening sectoral linkages across water, energy, health, and food sectors to enhance climate resilience in Central Asia. The speakers will explore challenges and potential opportunities for sectoral collaboration as part of the climate change adaptation planning.
By fostering synergies, we aim to promote integrated approaches to prevent overlaps and increase efficiencies in adaptation planning processes at national and regional levels.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Local capacity and solutions for effective climate change adaptation
MS. DILOROM MIROVA,
Deputy Secretary General, Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan
Implementing adaptation and risk reduction measures to enhance climate resilience and river basin management in Ferghana Valley.
MR. ISOMIDDIN AKRAMOV,
Regional Project Manager, UNDP Uzbekistan
PANEL SESSION:
National Adaptation Plan of Tajikistan.
MR. SATTOR SAIDOV,
Head of Climate Change Center of the Agency of Hydrometeorology, Committee of Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Synergy for Climate Change Resilience in Kazakhstan: Achievements, Challenges, and Future Plans Mr. Aidar Yessembayev, Director of the Department of International Cooperation of the International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan
National Adaptation Plan of Kyrgyzstan.
MS. ZHYLDYZ UZAKBAEVA,
Climate Change Adviser-NAP Project Manager Kyrgyzstan (online)
Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan.
MS. MAYA ASHIROVA,
NAP Project Manager Turkmenistan
National Adaptation Plan of Uzbekistan.
MS. NADEJDA GAVRILENKO,
NAP Project Manager Uzbekistan
15:10 – 15:30 Q&A discussion (20 minutes)
15:30 – 15:50 COFFEE BREAK
15:50 – 17:00 SESSION III: REGIONAL WATER PARTNERSHIP AND DATA EXCHANGE BY ENGAGING NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
MODERATOR:
MS. MEIKE VAN GINNEKEN,
Water Envoy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
This session aims to transform regional cooperation on water into a strategic partnership.
It will investigate how to engage all stakeholders, including national governments, international development partners, and intergovernmental institutions. Emphasizing the importance of information and knowledge sharing on climate and water issues, this collaborative approach will be crucial for tackling water challenges and building regional resilience.
PANEL SESSION:
Impacts of Climate Change on transboundary water management in Central Asia.
MR. BUNYOD HOLMATOV,
Research Group Leader – Water, Food, Energy Nexus, International Water Management Institute
Together for a sustainable blue and green transition in Central Asia: The Team Europe Initiative on Water, Energy and Climate Change
Ms. Isabel Uriz Hernandez, Head of Sector for Central Asia, Directorate General for International Partnerships, European Commission
Climate Resilience in Central Asia’s Water & Energy Management: efforts to support regional cooperation.
MR. ALEIX SERRAT-CAPDEVILA,
Senior Water Resources Management Specialist, World Bank
Strengthening resilience to disaster: a joint effort
MR. STANISLAV KIM,
Team Leader for Climate and Disaster Resilience Team, UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub and Ms. Natalia Patricia Alonso Cano, Chief, Regional Office for Europe, and Central Asia, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Integrated Water Resources Management in Central Asia. Ms. Rano Mansurova, ACTED
Climate adaptative water management within the wider context of regional cooperation
MS. NILOOFAR SADEGHI,
ADB Water Resources Specialist
17:00 – 17:20 Q&A discussion (20 minutes)
17:20 – 18:00 SESSION IV: SUMMARY OF THE FORUM
FACILITATOR:
MR. STANISLAV KIM,
Team Leader for Climate and Disaster Resilience Team, UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH)
Presentation of the joint statement of the Forum
Closing remarks
Heads of Delegations from Central Asian countries, EU, UNDP
18:00 – 20:00 Dinner
Time: 10/06/2024 – 13:00 – 17:00
Venue: Hotel Hyatt Regency, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Language: Russian, English
ORGANIZERS: UNICEF in collaboration with JICA, WB and International Youth networks
The Youth and Children’s Water Forum serves as a platform for young individuals to engage in discussions and initiatives aimed at addressing water and climate challenges. As part of the forum, a “Youth Action Review – Commitments to Action” will be conducted to assess the progress made against voluntary commitments, including those related to youth engagement, by various countries, including Tajikistan, during the UN Water Conference in 2023.
OPENING SPEECHES
Time: 13:00 – 13:29
Moderated by Farokh Kakkar, President, IWA YWP Canada
H.E. Mr. Rahimjon Saidzoda, The Minister of Education and Science, Tajikistan
Mr. Gulahmadzoda Zulfikor Ahmad, Chairman, Committee for Youth Affairs and Sport
Mr. Sheralizoda Bahodur Ahmadjon, Chairman, Committee for Environmental Protection
Mr. Octavian Bivol, Deputy Regional Director, UNICEF ECARO
Mr. IMAI Seiju, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA
WATER AND CLIMATE HYMN
Time: 13:30 – 13:55
Performance of the Water and Climate Hymn
Group Photo – participants and dignitaries
COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING
Time: 13:55- 14:10
SESSION 1: GLOBAL FOCUS
Time: 14:10- 15:10
Review of the Water and Climate Youth Development Plan and Agenda
Review the progress of the Youth Development Plan and Agenda (YDPA).
Identify key obstacles, challenges, opportunities, and solutions related to youth involvement in water and climate initiatives.
Establish consensus on next steps and actions to advance the YDPA
Introduction by the moderator and Co-Moderator:
Ms. Farokh Kakkar, President, IWA YWP Canada, Mr. Samir Shorahmatulloev, Young Advisory Group
Presentation: Progress of the YDPA, challenges and bottlenecks – by Jan Kairel Guillermo, High-Level Climate Champions/UNIFY
PANEL DISCUSSION
Time: 14:25- 15:45
Decision Makers:
– Ms. Meike van Ginneken, Special Water Envoy, Netherlands.
– Ms. Nancy J. Eslick, Global Water Coordinator, USAID.
– Mr. Sulton Rahimzoda, Special Water Envoy, Tajikistan.
– Raimundas Karoblis, Ambassador of the Delegation of EU to Tajikistan.
– Octavian Bivol, Deputy Regional Director, UNICEF ECARO.
Youth Delegates:
– Mr. Jan Kairel Guillermo, High-Level Climate Champions/UNIFY.
– Ms. Shohida Tulieva, Tajikistan.
– Ms. Farokh Kakkar, President, IWA YWP Canada.
– Ms. Begim Zhanuzakova, CAY4W/YOUNGO.
– Mr. Jacob Amengor, Chair, International Water Association Young Water Professionals.
(Each youth Delegate can ask one question from the panel)
Reflections by youth delegates
Q&A facilitated by the Moderator (10 mins)
Wrap up and summary by the moderator
SESSION 3: TAJIKISTAN FOCUS
Time: 15:45 – 16:30
Presentation of the ‘Tajikistan Youth for Water and Climate Plan’
To present the ‘Youth Water and Climate Plan’ developed by the Youth for Water and Climate Network.
To showcase the involvement of youth in shaping Tajikistan’s national water agenda.
To garner support and endorsement from key stakeholders for the implementation of the plan and to align it with the national water agenda.
To establish a monitoring and progress review mechanism
Introduction by the moderator: Jan Kairel Guillermo, High-Level Climate Champions/UNIFY
• Opening Remarks and experience sharing on youth networks – Jurriaan Middelhoff – Youth Ambassador, Netherlands
• Presentation on the Tajikistan Water and Climate Plan – by Tajikistan Youth for Water and Climate Network
• Q&A facilitated by the Moderator
• Endorsement of the plan by CYS
COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING
Time: 16:30- 16:45
SESSION 4: GLOBAL FOCUS
Time: 16:45- 17:50
Wave of change: Innovating for a sustainable future in water and climate
– To engage young climate innovators dedicated to advancing transformative water and climate innovations for the establishment of an equitable and environmentally just green economy and resource ecosystem.
– To share their journeys and insights with youth, discuss potential for scalability
Introduction by the moderator: Takhmina Nazarova, Tajikistan
Presentations by 2 Innovators
– Ms. Tan Tiange, China
– WB and Innovation 30 (TBC)
Q&A facilitated by the Moderator
Wrap up and summary by the moderator
Closing Speeches by Youth and Children
Introduction by the moderator: Ms. Mumina Abdulvohidzoda
Closing Speech:
– Youth: Mr. Jacob Amengor, Chair, International Water Association Young Water Professionals
– Child: Ms. Anorbegim Sherzodova, Child Activist, Tajikistan
Time: 10/06/2024 – 13:00 – 18:00
Venue: National Museum
Language: Russian, English
ORGANIZERS
• State Committee on Investments and State Property Management under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
• World Bank Group: including World Bank 2030 Water Resources Group, World Bank and IFC offices in Europe and Central Asia Region
• AquaFed, International Federation of Private Water Operators
The Private Sector Forum at the Dushanbe Conference aims to be a catalyst for creating business opportunities and markets that directly lead to progress on SDG6 goals in the Central Asian region. During the forum, government and business leaders will discuss potential private sector and public-private partnership projects that can emerge and succeed in the Central Asian region. The focus will be on concrete arrangements and agreements that will accelerate the flow of transactions, private investment, and provide the necessary level of monitoring, transparency and accountability to ensure an adequate balance between economic growth, social and environmental protection.
INTRODUCTORY PANEL: SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE FORUM
Time: 13:00 –13:30
Moderator: Neil Dhot, Executive Director, AquaFed
OPENING REMARKS AND DISCUSSION:
1. H.E. Mr. Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Investments and State Property Management Committee, Republic of Tajikistan
2. H.E. Mr. Saroj Kumar Jha, Global Water GP Director, World Bank
3. Mr. Mark Muller Aguirre, Vice-President, AquaFed
SESSION 1: ENABLING DEAL FLOW, PROJECT PIPELINES AND DIVERSE FINANCE SOURCES
Time: 13:30 – 15:30
OPENING PRESENTATION:
Mr. Charlie Morris, Regional Economic Development Counsellor, Central Asia, British Embassy, Bishkek
• The current opportunities for business growth in water in the Central Asian region.
• The appropriate institutional arrangements and regulatory environments in the region that will stimulate growth and ensure appropriate social and environmental protection.
Moderator: Mr. Ozan Sevimli, Country Manager, World Bank
PANEL DISCUSSION
1. H.E. Mr. Daler Jum’a, Minister, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, Republic of Tajikistan
2. Mr. Sameh Wahba, SD Regional Director, Europe and Central Asia, World Bank
3. Representative of Grundfos
4. Mr. Bakhtiyor Fayziev, Regional Head of Infrastructure Investments in CA, EBRD
5. Ms. Ekaterina Dolinina, Investment Officer, IFC
6. Mr. Dominique Gatel, VP Public Affairs, Veoila Environment
7. Mr. Ui Ryo, Acting General Manager, Remote Sensing Department, ArkEdge Space, Inc.
COFFEE AND NETWORKING BREAK
Time: 15:30 – 16:00
SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING PRIVATE CAPITAL – WHAT IS IT AND HOW CAN IT HELP THE WATER SECTOR?
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
OPENING PRESENTATION
Ms. Rochi Kemka, Senior Water Resources Management Specialist, 2030WRG
Moderator: Neil Dhot, Executive Director, AquaFed
PANEL DISCUSSION
1. Mr. Pierre Casabonnet, Senior Operations Officer, IFC
2. Mr. Charlie Morris, Regional Economic Development Counsellor, Central Asia, British Embassy, Bishkek
3. Mr. Zacharias Ziegelhöfer, Senior Investment Specialist, Water & Urban, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
4. Mr. Sulaiman Turki, Technical Affairs Supervisory Director, Saudi Water Partnership Company
5. Mr. Alain Carbonel, CEO, Suez
CROSS-FORUM SUMMARIES AND WRAP-UP SESSION
Time: 17:30-18:00
Report back and information share between Private Sector Forum organisers and attendees of other relevant Forums
Time: 10/06/2024 – 14:00 – 17:00
Venue: National Library
Language: Russian, English
ORGANIZERS: African Union Commission (AUC), African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW), The Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Senegal
The Africa Focus Forum aims to review progress on the implementation of Africa’s common position and key messages at the 2023 UN Water Conference. The Forum provides an opportunity for stakeholders to identify the unfinished business and articulate emerging topics in the water and sanitation sector in Africa. The discussions from the Forum will also serve as input in the formulation of a post-2025 Africa Water Vision that responds to real needs in Africa. The ultimate drive is to integrate elements from the Water Action Decade into post 2025 agenda for coordinated implementation and effective resource management.
WELCOME/OPENING STATEMENTS.
– Arab Republic of Egypt
– The Republic of Senegal
– African Union Commission
– African Development Bank
– UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
– African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW)
FRAMING PRESENTATION ON INTERNATIONAL WATER DECADE AND RELATED GLOBAL AND CONTINENTAL COMMITMENTS INCLUDING:
– Water Action Agenda
– Africa’s common position at the 2023 UN Water Conference
– Dakar Declaration: a Blue Deal for Water Security and Sanitation for Peace and Development, outcomes of the 10 World Water Forum
– CoP 27 Sharm El Sheikh decisions
– Africa’s Common Position for the 10th World Water Forum
– Africa Union Water and Sanitation-related decision
WATER SECTOR AND SANITATION MONITORING AND REPORTING SYSTEM (WASSMO). PROGRESS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING INTERNATION WATER DECADE AND RELATED COMMITMENTS.
PANEL DISCUSSION ON:
– Progress on the implementation of Presidential Compact with the Republics of Ghana, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Liberia and Uganda.
– Knowledge sharing on SDG6 acceleration framework:
– Innovation – Senegal
– Finance – Egypt
– Data and Information – Nigeria
– Capacity development – Kenya
– Governance – South Africa
– Role of youth in promoting the implementation of the Water Action Agenda and related SDG6 targets
AGENDA SETTING FOR AFRICA’S PRIORITY FOR ACTION TOWARDS:
– The implementation of the goals and targets of the Water Action Decade,
– Build consensus on the post 2025 Africa Water Vision and by extension the action plan for implementing the Water Action Agenda
– strengthening partnerships among stakeholders to promote the role of water in sustainable development during the 9th Africa Water Week and the third Pan-African Water Partnership and Implementation Conference (PANAFCON-3)
The Water and Glacier Festival is being held for the first time in Tajikistan on June 10, 2024, at the cultural and entertainment park ‘Javonon’. It will be a festival celebrating water and glaciers as the foundation of life, well-being, prosperity, and sustainable development.
The festival is being organized by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan within the framework of the Third High-Level International Conference on the International Decade of Action ‘Water for Sustainable Development’, 2018-2028, to be held from June 10 to June 13, 2024, in Dushanbe.
The main objective of the Water and Glacier Festival is to raise public awareness of the value of water as a vital resource and glaciers as the main sources of clean drinking water, as well as the need to treat them with care and preserve them for future generations. Along with positive messages, the festival will highlight the existing problems and challenges in this area and the need to mobilize efforts to overcome them.
The festival also aims to showcase Tajikistan’s policy and practice as a leading country in promoting water issues on the global agenda, as well as to draw attention to the UNGA Resolution declaring 2025 the International Year of Glacier Preservation and March 21 as World Glacier Day. This declaration is crucial in addressing issues related to climate change, glacier preservation, and eliminating water scarcity on the planet, and it stands as one of the most important achievements of Tajikistan on the international stage.
The Water and Glacier Festival consists of several components. The festival program includes an exhibition of folk crafts and creativity, an exhibition of Tajik national cuisine, an exhibition of various types of drinking water, a concert program featuring the country’s leading masters of arts, a fashion show of Tajik national clothing, and other show programs.
The festival will run from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, providing guests and participants of the conference with a great opportunity to explore the rich history, culture, art, and traditions of the Tajik people while enjoying a pleasant and interesting evening in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
Time: 11/06/2024 – 09:00-10:30
Hall: Kokhi Somon, Large Plenary Hall
MODERATOR
H.E. Mr. Sirodjiddin Muhriddin,
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan
OPENING STATEMENTS
H.E. Mr. Emomali Rahmon, The Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the
Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan
H.E. Ms. Zeljka Cvijanovic, Member of the Presidency of the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina
H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis, President of the United Nations General Assembly
H.E. Mr. Raymond Sima, Prime Minister of the Gabonese Republic
H.E. Mr. Constantino Chiwenga, Vice-President of the Republic of Zimbabwe
H.E. Ms. Esperanca da Costa, Vice President of the Republic of Angola
H.E. Ms. Mutale Nalumango, Vice-President of the Republic of Zambia
H.E. Ms. Paula Narváez, President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council
H.E. Ms. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the UNESCO
H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, President of the Islamic Development Bank
H.E. Mr. Li Junhua, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs
H.E. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State
H.E. Mr. Saroj Kumar Jha, Global Director of the Water Global Practice, World Bank Group
Time: 11/06/2024 – 11:00-13:00, 17:00-18:30,
Hall: Kokhi Somon, Large Plenary Hall
CO-CHAIRS
H.E. Mr. Qohir Rasulzoda
Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan and Chairman of the National Organizing Committee
H.E. Mr. Li Junhua
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs
STATEMENTS OF HEADS OF DELEGATION
The list of speakers will be distributed by the beginning of the session.
Time limit for statements: 3 minutes
WATER FOR HEALTH: ACCESS TO WASH, INCLUDING THE HUMAN RIGHTS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Time: 11/06/2024 – 14:30-16:30
Hall: Kokhi Somon, Amphitheater Hall, 1st Floor
Co-organisers
– Octavian Bivol, Deputy Regional Director, UNICEF Europe and Central Asia
– Oliver Schmoll, Programme Manager (Water and Climate) WHO Regional Office for Europe
UN Water Vice Chair
– Bruce Gordon, Unit Head, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Health, WHO Geneva
The Interactive Dialogue on Water for Health will build on the key messages and recommendations from Interactive Dialogue 1 of the 2023 UN Water Conference and focus on committing to practical actions that can transform access to WASH services. It is aligned with the G20 Development Working Group’s focus on WASH and the forthcoming One Water Summit that will take place in New York during the high-level week of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2024.
CO-CHAIRS
H.E. Ambassador Jose Blanco,
Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations
H.E. Ambassador Tim Jones,
British Embassy, Dushanbe
MODERATOR
Lucinda O’Hanlon,
SWA Senior Policy Adviser, Geneva
Muminakhon Abdulvohidzoda,
UNV Water Officer, UN
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
H.E. Jamoliddin Abdullozoda,
Minister of Health, Government of Tajikistan
PANELISTS
Saroj Jha,
Water Global Director, World Bank
Mark Muller,
Development Manager, Europe, Aqualia
Dr Gulchehra Boboeva,
CEO Equidev
Nancy Eslick,
Senior Deputy Administrator and USAID Global Water Coordinator
Apoorva Oza,
Global Program Lead Agriculture and Food Security and Climate Resilience, Aga Khan Foundation.
RAPPORTEUR
Neil Dhot,
Executive Director, Aquafed
CONTACT PERSON
Dominican Republic:
Celine Rubio, Permanent Mission of Dominican Republic to the UN
celinarubiosilfa@gmail.com
United Kingdom:
Mr Paul Deverill, Senior Infrastructure Adviser, Human Development Dept,
paul.deverill@fcdo.gov.uk
WATER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: VALUING WATER, WATER-ENERGY-FOOD NEXUS, AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Time: 11/06/2024 – 14:30-16:30
Hall: Kokhi Somon, Large Plenary Hall, 4th Floor
CO-CONVENERS
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO)
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UNDP)
Interactive Dialogue 2 on “Water and Sustainable Development” will build on the conversations during the 2023 UN Water Conference’s second Interactive Dialogue and the recommendations made by the co-chairs, European Union and China in their joint statement.
The session will consider the specific need for sustainably managed water in agriculture –as part of the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus, as well as the largest freshwater consumer and dominant economic sector in the least developing countries and in worldwide rural areas. The role of nature-based solutions in repairing the hydrological cycle and working for global water security will also be highlighted.
CO-CHAIRS
China: Commissioner Zu Leiming, Yellow River Conservancy Commission, Ministry of Water Resources, China
EU: Ambassador Terhi Hakala, EU Special Representative for Central Asia, European Union
MODERATOR
Dr Mary Matthews,
Senior Technical Adviser Water a.i., UNDP
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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PANELISTS
Mr Lifeng Li, FAO Director Land & Water Division
Ms Niloofar Sadeghi, Asian Development Bank Water Resources Specialist
Ms Alice Bouman-Dentener, DiploriA Private Sector Representative
Mr Esteban Boj Garcia, GIZ
Mr Abou Amani, UNESCO
Mr Mohamad Diatta, Senegal, Senior Advisor on Water
Dr. Ogata Ryuji, JICA Senior Advisor for WASH
Mr Riad Axundzade, Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency (TBC)
Ms Barbara Pompili, France, Special Envoy One Water Summit (TBC)
Ms Meike van Ginneken, Netherlands, Water Envoy
Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan or Brazil
Ms Carolina Tornesi MacKinnon, Youth Parliament for Water (TBD)
Mr Moshin Hafeez , Strategic Program Director from Water, Food and Ecosystems, International Water Management Institute
Mr Xavier Le Flaive, Representative of OECD
Ms Nchedi Maphokga-Moripe, Representative of the Republic of South Africa
Mr Federico Properzi, UN-Water Chief Technical Advisor
Ms Diana Iskreva, President Women for Water Partnership
Ms Shahbano Tirmizi (TBC) – Representative of UAE
RAPPORTEUR
Virginie Gillet,
Land&Water Officer, FAO
CONTACT PEOPLE
Virginie Gillet, Land&Water Officer, FAO
Catherine Nicol, UNDP
catherine.nicol@undp.org
Time: 11/06/2024 – 11:00-13:00, 17:00-18:30,
Hall: Kokhi Somon, Large Plenary Hall
CO-CHAIRS
H.E. Mr. Qohir Rasulzoda
Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan and Chairman of the National Organizing Committee
H.E. Mr. Li Junhua
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs
STATEMENTS OF HEADS OF DELEGATION
The list of speakers will be distributed by the beginning of the session.
Time limit for statements: 3 minutes
Time: 12/06/2024 – 09:00-10:00
Hall: Kokhi Somon, Large Plenary Hall
CO-CHAIRS
H.E. Mr. Qohir Rasulzoda
Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan and Chairman of the National Organizing Committee
H.E. Mr. Li Junhua
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs
STATEMENTS OF HEADS OF DELEGATION
The list of speakers will be distributed by the beginning of the session.
Time limit for statements: 3 minutes
WATER FOR CLIMATE, RESILIENCE, AND ENVIRONMENT: SOURCE TO SEA, BIODIVERSITY, CLIMATE, RESILIENCE, AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (DRR)
Time: 12/06/2024 – 10:30-12:30
Hall: Kokhi Somon, Large Plenary Hall, 4th Floor
Interactive dialogue 3 will build on the conversations and key messages that emerged from the interactive dialogue during the UN 2023 Water conference.
This interactive dialogue will discuss the issues of how can we adopt an “Inter-COP” process to connect, integrate, and fully implement water-related decisions made at global assemblies, conventions, and within frameworks dedicated to climate, resilience, and the environment, building on COP27 and COP28 which brought water discussions to the centre of the climate discourse, as well as what are the barriers to establishing a Global Water Information System, based on the “Hydrological Status and Outlook system (HydroSOS)” and periodical scientific water reports, as a prerequisite for improved water management, climate resilience, early warning, and risk-informed decision-making for climate action and disaster risk reduction and others.
CO-CONVENERS
Egypt and Japan
CO-CHAIRS
– H.E. Mr. Hani Sewilam, Minister for Water Resources and Irrigation of Egypt
– Mr. Joji NAKANO, Assistant Vice-Minister, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan
MODERATOR
Mr. Abou Amani, Director of Water Sciences Division, UNESCO
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
H.E. Mr. Hani Sewilam, Minister for Water Resources and Irrigation, Egypt
H.E. Ms. Yoko Kamikawa, Foreign Minister of Japan (video)
H.E. Ms. Lidia Brito, Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, UNESCO
H.E. Ms. Meike van Ginneken, Water Envoy for the Kingdom of The Netherlands
H.E. Ms. Zulfiya Suleimenova, Special Representative of the President on International Environmental Cooperation of Kazakhstan (video)
PANELISTS
H.E. Mr. Hani Sewilam, Minister for Water Resources and Irrigation of Egypt
Mr. Joji NAKANO, Assistant Vice-Minister, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan
Mr. Riad Akhundzade, Head of the Department of Strategy, International Cooperation and Science of the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency
Ms. Diana Iskreva, President, Women for Water Partnership
Dr. Sulagna Mishra, Science Officer, WMO
Ms. Natahalia Cano, Director for Europe and Central Asia, UNDRR
Ms. Zainab Zahid, YOUNGO, UNFCCC
RAPPORTEUR
– Ms. Ruth Nguma, Division of Water Sciences, UNESCO
WATER FOR COOPERATION: TRANSBOUNDARY AND INTERNATIONAL WATER COOPERATION, CROSS SECTORAL COOPERATION, INCLUDING SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION, AND WATER ACROSS THE 2030 AGENDA
Time: 12/06/2024 – 10:30-12:30
Hall: Kokhi Somon, Amphitheater Hall, 1st Floor
Enhancing transboundary water cooperation can only be built and finally succeed in an environment characterised by trust and transparency. Basin organisations have a central role, and it is necessary to strengthen them and support their efforts to promote inclusive, sustainable, and integrated management of water resources, by promoting the exchange of information, experience, and good practice. Basin organisations have the capacity to convene a variety of basin stakeholders from different levels and different sectors. They are crucial to build trust and transparency as a prerequisite to coordinated governance arrangements.
This Interactive Dialogue will build on the discussions and key messages from the 2023 UN Water conference’s fourth Interactive Dialogue.
CO-CHAIRS
H.E. Dr Cheikh Tidiane Dieye,
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Republic of Senegal
Mr. Simon Zbinden,
Head of Section Water, Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) of the Swiss Cooperation
MODERATOR
Ms. Sonja Koeppel,
Secretary, Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention), UNECE
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mr. Dmitry Mariyasin,
Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
→ focus on international law / governance agreements (incl. Water Convention and SDG6)
Mr. Éric Tardieu,
Secretary General, International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO)
→ focus on joint bodies / basin organisations (incl. regional vision)
Ms. Dinara Ziganshina,
Director, Scientific Information Center of Interstate Commission for Water Coordination in Central Asia (SIC ICWC)
→ focus on scientific perspective and regional insights in transboundary water cooperation
PANELISTS
H.E. Prof. Dr Hani Sewilam,
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, President of African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), Egypt
H.E. Mr Daler Jum’a,
Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Republic of Tajikistan
Ms. Zulfiya Suleimenova,
Advisor to the President of Kazakhstan, Special Representative of the President on International Environmental Cooperation – to be confirmed
Mr. Askhat Orazbay,
Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for sav- ing the Aral Sea (EC-IFAS)
Ms. Taïs Reznikova,
Programme Manager and Network Coordinator, Regional Environ- mental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
Prof. Dr Eddy J. Moors,
Rector of IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Professor for Water and Climate at VU University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Mr. Mohamed Abdel Vettah,
High Commissionner, Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du fleuve Sénégal (OMVS)
ALTERNATES
Ms. Nchedi Sophia Maphokga-Moripe,
Chief Director for Global Cooperation and Strategic Partnerships, Department of Water and Sanitation of South Africa (IAC)
Ms. Musonda Mumba,
Secretary-General of the Ramsar Convention.
RAPPORTEUR
Mr. Abou Amani,
Director of Water Sciences Division and Secretary of IHP-UNESCO (IAC)
CONTACT PEOPLE
Mr. Simon Zbinden, Head of Section Water, Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) of the Swiss Confederation. simon.zbinden@eda.admin.ch
Dr. Mohamed C.B.C. Diatta, Coordonnateur de la Cellule de Suivi, de Promotion et de
Vulgarisation des Recommandations du 9 ème Forum mondial
cbcdiatta@gmail.com
WATER ACTION DECADE: ACCELERATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE DECADE, INCLUDING THROUGH THE UN SECRETARY-GENERAL’S ACTION PLAN
TIME: 12/06/2024 – 14:00-16:30
Hall: Kokhi Somon, Amphitheater Hall, 1st Floor
CO-CONVENERS
UN DESA and UN Water
Co-chairs
Mr. Chua, Deputy Chief Executive, National Water Agency (PUB), Singapore
United States (TBC)
MODERATOR
Mr. Julien Katchinoff, Water Team Lead, U.S. Department of State
Mr. Henk Ovink, Executive Director, Global Commission on the Economics of Water
OPENING STATEMENTS
Mr. Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, UN DESA
Mr. Alvaro Lario, Chair of UN-Water and President of IFAD
H.E. Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tajikistan
PRESENTERS Mr. Bruce Gordon, UN-Water Vice-Chair
PANELISTS
Ms. Josefina Maestu, Former Water Advisor to the Secretary of State for the Environment-Government of Spain
Mr. Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Investments and State Property Management Committee, Republic of Tajikistan
Mr. Ismail Muzaffarzada, Head of the International Cooperation Sector of the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency, Azerbaijan
Youth Representative
Youth Representative
RAPPORTEUR
Mr. Julien Katchinoff, Water Team Lead, U.S. Department of State
Side events are an excellent opportunity for stakeholders to dive deeper into pressing water issues within smaller, stakeholder-driven sessions. Share your expertise and insights, building collaborative connections with fellow Conference participants…
Time: 12/06/2024 – 16:30-17:30
Hall: Kokhi Somon, Large Plenary hall
CO-CHAIRS
H.E. Mr. Qohir Rasulzoda
Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan and Chairman of the National Organizing Committee
H.E. Mr. Li Junhua
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs
REPORTS FROM THE INTERACTIVE DIALOGUES
Report on Water for Health: Access to WASH, including the Human Rights to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation delivered by Mr. Neil Dhot, Executive Director, Aquafed
Report on Water for Sustainable Development: Valuing Water, Water-Energy-Food Nexus, and Sustainable Economic and Urban Development delivered by Ms. Virginie Gillet, Land&Water Officer, FAO
Report on Water for Climate, Resilience, and Environment: Source to Sea, Biodiversity, Climate, Resilience, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) delivered by Ms. Ruth Nguma, Division of Water Sciences, UNESCO
Report on Water for Cooperation: Transboundary and International Water Cooperation, Cross Sectoral Cooperation, including Scientific Cooperation, and Water delivered by Mr. Abou Amani, Director of Water Sciences Division and Secretary of IHP-UNESCO (IAC
Report on Water Action Decade: Accelerating the Implementation of the Objectives of the Decade, including through the UN Secretary-General’s Action Plan delivered by Mr. Julien Katchinoff, Water Team Lead, U.S. Department of State
REPORTS FROM THE CONFERENCE FORUMS
Report of the Central Asia Forum on Water and Climate Change
Report of the African Water Forum “Reviewing Progress and Framing the Agenda for Post-2025 Africa Water Vision”
Report of the 3rd Regional Forum of Basin Organizations
Report of the International Glacier Forum dedicated to the International Year of Glacier Preservation 2025
Report of the Youth and Children’s Water and Climate Forum
Report of the Women and Water Forum
Report of the Forum on Science and Technology
Report of the Private Sector Forum
Report of the Parliamentarians Forum on ICPD30: “Water resources and demographic sustainability in the interests of youth”
PRESENTATION OF THE OUTCOME DOCUMENTS
Closing remarks by H.E. Mr. Qohir Rasulzoda
Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan and Chairman of the National Organizing Committee