Jakarta, May 2, 2024 – The theme of the 10th World Water Forum, 'Water for Shared Prosperity', is in line with the goals of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). This was explained by UNICEF Indonesia's WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Specialist Salathiel Nali in Jakarta on Thursday (2/5/2024).

Nali said UNICEF's goals are covered in several focus areas, including children's need for access to clean water. Another focus is water scarcity and children's health. UNICEF believes that there are still many children living in areas where water scarcity has a negative impact on their health.

On this occasion, Nali also mentioned that the theme of the 10th World Water Forum, which will take place in Bali from May 18 to 25, 2024, is the link between climate change and water scarcity, which is a major threat to children's well-being.

“For this reason, in a world suffering from climate change, it will be very important to find solutions for shared water prosperity," said Nali. Nali also emphasized that UNICEF strongly supports the right to clean water and sanitation. The 10th World Water Forum aims to directly promote equitable access to water.

The 10th World Water Forum will focus on discussing four issues, including water conservation, clean water and sanitation, food and energy security, and mitigation of natural disasters.

The Forum's 244 meetings are expected to produce concrete results in terms of mainstreaming of the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) on Small Islands, the establishment of a Center of Excellence for Water and Climate Resilience, and the designation of World Lakes Day.

The Indonesian government has invited 43 ambassadors and 4 international organizations to participate in the 10th World Water Forum and make it a success. (Katriana, Yni Arisandy/TR/Elvira Inda Sari)

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Director General of Information and Public Communication, Ministry of Communication and Information — Usman Kansong (0816785320).

PCO 10th World Water Forum — Dede Ariwibowo (08111830020)

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