Water Resources Security A Framework for Action Martin Kerres Water Security and Climate Change Conference Cologne, 19 September 2017
1. Introduction GIZ Water More than 500 water experts About 69 water projects in 70 countries Capacity building and project management Long-term partnerships with German governmental and private enterprises Current overall GIZ water contract value: EUR 530 million Partner network with scientific institutions and universities
GIZ Water portfolio Approx. 70 Projects (45 Bilateral, 24 Regional Projects) in More Than 70 Countries Bilateral Projects Regional Projects
The Development Landscape is constantly evolving Safeguards Climate Resilience G 20 Special Initiatives Water Food Security Forced Migration
Water remains important
Water gets attention
New BMZ Water Strategy Integration of water in overarching strategies, in particular Agenda 2030 and Paris Agreement and Human Rights Four main objectives Access to Sanitation and Water Water Resources Security Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Water as a Resource for Peace
Definitions of Water Security
Definitions of Water Security Water Resources Security is a situation in which water resources are available for basic human needs and socioeconomic requirements, ultimately contributing to poverty reduction, relevant ecosystem services are provided based on a healthy status of aquatic and water-dependent ecosystems, risks related to water especially in the context of climate change are reduced or mitigated, and conflicts among different users and interest groups over the use and/or protection of water resources are prevented or mitigated and forced migration related to resource degradation is avoided.
The Water Resources Security Framework Objectives Evaluating experiences and lessons learned across the water portfolio Enhancing/ Mainstreaming good practices of existing projects Presenting internally and with donors, partner institutions and sector community Expanding the role of water through convincing impact chains showing the key role of water
IMPACT overarching political goals (beyond water) IMPACT water resources security including acceptable risks OUTCOMES MODULES APPROACHES & TOOLS
IMPACT: overarching political goals (beyond water) Political stability Sustainable Climate resilience Prevention of water-related conflicts and migration Basic human needs IMPACT: water resources security including acceptable risks Water-energyfood security Sustainable economic Resilience to climate change and water-related hazards Healthy ecosystems Water is available in sufficient quality Water is available in sufficient quantity OUTCOMES Extreme events managed Sectoral uses are balanced Access is provided in an equitable manner
IMPACT BEYOND WATER Sustainable Political stability Climate resilience Prevention of water-related conflicts and migration Water is available in sufficient quality Human right to water and sanitation Water is available in sufficient quantity Extreme events managed IMPACT TO WATER Sustainable economic Waterenergyfood security OUTCOMES Sectoral uses are balanced Resilience to climate change and waterrelated hazards Ecosystem health and services sustained Healthy ecosystems Access is provided in an equitable manner River basin management and planning basin plans water law Legal & policy framework international water treaties water policy Institutional framework river basin organization water user associations MODULES Data and information management monitoring private sector participation baselines Infrastructure planning and operation multi-purpose use schemes Approaches (with respective tools) Human capacity water efficiency polluter fees infrastructure financing Financing user fees financing institutions
IMPACT BEYOND WATER Sustainable Political stability Climate resilience Prevention of water-related conflicts and migration Water is available in sufficient quality Human right to water and sanitation Water is available in sufficient quantity Extreme events managed IMPACT TO WATER Sustainable economic Waterenergyfood security OUTCOMES Sectoral uses are balanced Resilience to climate change and waterrelated hazards Ecosystem health and services sustained Healthy ecosystems Access is provided in an equitable manner River basin management and planning basin plans water law Legal & policy framework international water treaties water policy Institutional framework river basin organization water user associations MODULES Data and information management monitoring private sector participation baselines Infrastructure planning and operation multi-purpose use schemes Approaches (with respective tools) Human capacity water efficiency polluter fees infrastructure financing Financing user fees financing institutions
IMPACT BEYOND WATER Sustainable Political stability Climate resilience Prevention of water-related conflicts and migration Water is available in sufficient quality Human right to water and sanitation Water is available in sufficient quantity Extreme events managed IMPACT TO WATER Sustainable economic Waterenergyfood security OUTCOMES Sectoral uses are balanced Resilience to climate change and waterrelated hazards Ecosystem health and services sustained Healthy ecosystems Access is provided in an equitable manner River basin management and planning basin plans water law Legal & policy framework international water treaties water policy Institutional framework river basin organization water user associations MODULES Data and information management monitoring private sector participation baselines Infrastructure planning and operation multi-purpose use schemes Approaches (with respective tools) Human capacity water efficiency polluter fees infrastructure financing Financing user fees financing institutions
IMPACT BEYOND WATER Sustainable Political stability Climate resilience Prevention of water-related conflicts and migration Water is available in sufficient quality Human right to water and sanitation Water is available in sufficient quantity Extreme events managed IMPACT TO WATER Sustainable economic Waterenergyfood security OUTCOMES Sectoral uses are balanced Resilience to climate change and waterrelated hazards Ecosystem health and services sustained Healthy ecosystems Access is provided in an equitable manner River basin management and planning basin plans water law Legal & policy framework international water treaties water policy Institutional framework river basin organization water user associations MODULES Data and information management monitoring private sector participation baselines Infrastructure planning and operation multi-purpose use schemes Approaches (with respective tools) Human capacity water efficiency polluter fees infrastructure financing Financing user fees financing institutions
IMPACT BEYOND WATER Sustainable Political stability Climate resilience Prevention of water-related conflicts and migration Water is available in sufficient quality Human right to water and sanitation Water is available in sufficient quantity Extreme events managed IMPACT TO WATER Sustainable economic Waterenergyfood security OUTCOMES Sectoral uses are balanced Resilience to climate change and waterrelated hazards Ecosystem health and services sustained Healthy ecosystems Access is provided in an equitable manner River basin management and planning basin plans water law Legal & policy framework international water treaties water policy Institutional framework river basin organization water user associations MODULES Data and information management monitoring private sector participation baselines Infrastructure planning and operation multi-purpose use schemes Approaches (with respective tools) Human capacity water efficiency polluter fees infrastructure financing Financing user fees financing institutions
WATER FUNDS GREEN INF.
Next steps Further of the framework Internal testing for concept and evaluation Designing communication material According to target group
Guiding Questions What is your approach to the concept of water security and how does the proposed Water Security Framework proposed by GIZ connect with your ongoing initiatives? How do activities particularly related to water benefit or connect with the overarching agenda (including topics such as climate resilience and urban )? Are there any opportunities for improving water security outside of the water sector (e.g. hydropower, cooling water, agricultural irrigation)? As water is affecting many sectors simultaneously, how can cooperation be strengthened between institutions responsible for water resources management at the local, national and transboundary level in order to improve water security?