Objectives, expected outcome, and programme of the workshop

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1 Objectives, expected outcome, and programme of the workshop Regional Workshop on Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure towards Sustainable Urban Development and Green Economy12-13 December 2013, Bangkok, Thailand

2 Coverage Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure Brief introduction to ESCAP ESCAP s activities in promoting eco-efficiency Introduction to the Regional Workshop Objective Expected outcomes Programme

3 ESCAP Regional Arm of the United Nations The regional development arm of the United Nations for the Asia- Pacific region -1 of the 5 United Nations regional commissions 62 Governments 58 within the region, i.e., from Turkey in the west to Kiribati in the east, and from the Russian Federation in the north to New Zealand in the south The largest United Nations body/commission serving the Asia- Pacific region (in terms of population & land area) with over 600 staff (about 200 P-staff) Established in 1947 with its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand since 1949, ESCAP seeks to overcome some of the region s greatest challenges.

4 ESCAP Member states (Inc. Timor Leste) : 58 from region

5 ESCAP Work The promotion of inclusive and sustainable economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific, with the overall goal of achieving the Millennium Development Goals, through strengthened Regional Cooperation Eight subprogrammes: Macroeconomic Policy and Development Statistics Trade and Investment Transport Environment and Development Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Social Development Sub-regional Offices (4): Pacific, SSWA, NCA, ENEA Five regional institutions: APCTT, APCICT, CAPSA, CSAM, SIAP Policy analysis Technical Cooperation Projects Advisory Services Capacity Building

6 Environment and Development Division Objective: Improved policies in integrating environment and development, management of energy and water resources, and of urban development ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY ENERGY SECURITY AND WATER RESOURCES SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT

7 Sustainable Urban Development Section Vision : Cities in Asia and the Pacific Region are more sustainable, resilient and inclusive. Mission : To support member States in promoting sustainable and inclusive urban development through a programme of work which - enhances awareness for informed decision-making; - provides technical assistance and supports capacity development; and - strengthens intergovernmental processes and mandates, - fosters networks and develops partnerships for sustainable urban development in the Asia-Pacific region

8 Towards Sustainable Cities Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure Economically productive and equitable Sustainable Urban Development Effective governance & institutional arrangements Environmentally sustainable/ Resilient to natural disasters Socially equitable

9 Our work Normative level Policy level Project level Learning - Thinking - Making Change

10 Our work to promote Sustainable Urban Development Regional/Global High-level Multi-stakeholder Urban Forums & Dialogues Urban Climate Change Adaptation Municipal Management Reform to implement Urban Infrastructure & Service delivery including training on sustainable Infrastructure Solid Waste Management Affordable & Green Building Technologies for Cities Eco-efficient Infrastructure influencing national policy (e.g., Roadmap for Eco-Efficient/Eco-Sustainable Water Infrastructure) Urban Nexus: Water-Energy-Food Security/Urban Resource Management For more information, please visit

11 Eco-efficiency Eco-efficient Infrastructure The dominant paradigm of centralized infrastructure development depended on exploitation of natural resources. unsustainable A fundamental shift in the management and use of resources is required. Eco-efficiency Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure Eco-efficiency = economic efficiency + ecological efficiency It means creating more goods and services with ever less use of resources while creating less waste and pollution.

12 Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure It can be defined as an integrated approach in water infrastructure development to achieve ecological and economic efficiency. It represents a paradigm change of water resource management to a more holistic strategy based on multiple objectives and balancing ecosystem services, economic development and human welfare. For Indonesia, it is referred to as Eco-Sustainable Water Infrastructure

13 Integrated Water Cycle Management for Sustainable Urban Development From Hoban and Wong 2006

14 ESCAP Initiatives on promoting Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific since 2008 Capacity Development activities organization of workshops, EGM, and seminars (national and regional level) Development of Policy Guidelines/Framework/Roadmaps Implementation of pilot demonstration projects in Indonesia/Philippines on rainwater harvesting, community-based domestic wastewater treatment and river restoration Integrated urban resources management (with a focus on ecoefficient water infrastructure ) For more information, please visit

15 Current Project on Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure Project Title : Application of community-based integrated water supply and wastewater treatment systems to improve resilience to climate change Major target countries : Indonesia, the Philippines; Target groups: Policymakers of key Ministries involved in environment, science & technology, water and urban development issues, local government officials, relevant communities & national stakeholders; Project duration :

16 Main activities: Current Project expected outcome Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure Development of the national Roadmap on ecoefficient water infrastructure Installation of the pilot integrated water/wastewater treatment systems (community-based) Organization of national advocacy workshops Organization of regional workshop Project results: Enhanced capacity of policy makers to formulate and apply policy options that (i) improve the quality of growth; (ii) help achieve IADGs and MDGs in the area of water resources management

17 Organization of Regional Workshop Date: December 2013 Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure Venue: Millennium Hilton Bangkok Objectives: To share the outcomes and the lessons of the project To exchange knowledge and experiences of policymakers and experts from the region To discuss ways to scale up the project and develop next steps in the context of green economy and sustainable urban development To strengthen understanding and capacities of key policymakers in the region in order to promote ecoefficiency in their national and regional economic and urban development plans

18 12 December 2013 Opening session Regional Workshop Programme Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure Session 1 : Eco-efficient water infrastructure towards sustainable urban development in Asia and the Pacific - Current issues, key challenges and policy measures on building Dr. Seungho Lee, [20 mins] Discussion [25 mins] Session 2 : Application of community-based integrated water supply and wastewater treatment systems to improve resilience to climate change the ESCAP project 2 (a): the Indonesian project 2 (b): the Philippines project

19 12 December 2013 Regional Workshop Programme Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure Session 3 : Panel discussion on developing integrated and holistic ecoefficient water infrastructure key challenges and opportunities * This session will introduce good practices in Asia and the Pacific on scaling up of water management from sectoral to integrated system. Panel discussion [ each mins] Open discussion [30 mins] 13 December 2013 Session 4 : Panel discussion on country experiences on opportunities and challenges * This session will share opportunities and challenges from other countries in the region. Panel discussion [ each mins] Open discussion [40 mins]

20 13 December 2013 Regional Workshop Programme Session 5 : Conclusions, lesson learned, and way forward Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure * This session will draw lessons from what we have discussed so far and suggest what we can do further in the future at a regional level scaling up of water management from sectoral to integrated system. Summary of the lessons of the project and looking forward Discussion

21 Ram S. Tiwaree, Dr.Eng. Economic Affairs Officer Sustainable Urban Development Section Environment and Development Division Eco-efficient Water Infrastructure