The World Water Forum is held every three years and brings together participants from all levels and areas, including the heads of state, the heads of international organizations, high level government officials, experts, scholars, entrepreneurs and economists from all over the world will share their knowledges, experiences, and practices regarding a wide range of topics related to water.
FSWP participation
Waste Management was raised on the agenda of the water community gathering during the World water forum. It is evidence for all that urgent waste management action is needed to protect water quality (as well as soil and air quality). The problem is HOW. Waste from domestic and local economic activities has to be managed by local authorities, who can best tailor to the system to their own context. But these local authorities need to be supported by broader frameworks, mechanisms or actions by the provincial, national and international levels. Our key messages during the Forum provide some insights on 5 support mechanisms needed for municipal waste management.
Sound waste management relies on :
- Public policies & enforcement ;
- Funding Mechanisms ;
- Integrated spatial & strategic planning ;
- Training & research ;
- Education & communication.
Watch a video summarising the FSWP’s participation and our key messages.
Launch of the handbook on transfer of waste and plastics in aquatic environments
This handbook is the result of the collaboration between The International Network of Basin Organizations (RIOB), The French Solid Waste Partnership, The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) and the “Agence française de développement” (AFD).
It was officially launched at the side-event “Fighting pollution caused by waste and plastics: a collective effort to protect freshwater and oceans” 23, may at the Espace France.
The handbook is available for download on our website in the “Resources” section.
French know-how
Our partnership with the Espace France organized by French Water Partnership helped us to bring the french know-how to the fore. You can also find them on our interactive map.
Our events
– May 19 & 21 - Field trip Tabanan
Video summary of the visit on 19 May
– May 23 - Espace France
Fighting pollution caused by waste and plastics: a collective effort to protect freshwater
Partners : INBO, French embassy in Indonesia & French Solid Waste Partnership
– May 24 - Espace France
Waste impact on water and health in time of crisis: challenges and guidelines
Partners : Action contre la Faim, Secours Islamique France & French Solid Waste Partnership
