AWW2013: Book Launch: WaterWealth? Investing in Basin Management in Asia and the Pacific

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e to ay s t e wor s secon argest economy. as nsfeatured in this report contribute a large percentage of the country’sGDP. The impact of heavy pollution on freshwater supply and public health as seen in these basins hi hli ht the critical links between basin management and sustainable economic growth. Clean-up

programmes to restore the health of the Songhua and Yellow Riversand Chao Lake have become examples of innovative policy and

prac ce.



Livelihood for all: Fishermen from Bangladesh (left) and . ,

which healthy rivers with abundant fish are necessary. Theissues of livelihood, clean water to maintain ec osystemsand life are the same, be it in Japan or Bangladesh.













Shared water resources infrastructure promotes



Pakistan’s draft National Water Policy of 2006 em hasizes an inte rated and comprehensive water management strategy.



The Indus river basin is a multi-layered transboundary basin shared internally between

rovinces and internationall with India.

The karez is a resilient system – it can withstand .





Farmer artici ation in water Farmers discuss cro water management can increase productivity.budget before a sowing season.

Groundwater resources are used

ex ens ve y or rr ga on n n raPradesh.



A wetland once leased to private parties now belongs to the community.



ra ona s ng r g s are pro ec e y engaging the community in the management of the wetland.





The Ceylon Electricity Board worked closely withcommunity leaders to finalize and implement the

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The PRC’s extensive water management framework extends vertically and

horizontally from the central government to.



Apple industry in the Yellow River Basin

Jiamakou Irrigation Scheme helps toachieve higher water productivity in the

Yellow River Basin.

Farmers have been major

ene c ar es o e r ver as nmanagement efforts in the PRC.



The United Movement of Mongolian

for a ban on mining in the headwatersof rivers and the protection of reservoirs and forested areas.



Onon River Basin is rich in biodiversit and the Onon- involvement of the people in restoring the basin ecosystem.Balj National Park was established in 2000 to conserve

these resources.

Revival of the ecosystem resulted in economic gains for thelocal people.



Japan’s water policies have beenrevised and adapted over the past 60

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e ama ver as n was res ore as aresult of awareness raising campaignswhich led the government to formulate

the Environmental Management Plan. Urban citizens are more informed of the’ .

The Nissan Stadium, the largest sports stadium in Japan, was built onan e eva e p a orm.



Upgrading the Environment Administration to ministry status has

ensured legal and administrativeu w u .





The Bang Pakong River BasinCommittee was successful in resolving

Farmers harvesting ricein eastern Thailand



The water lily Thainium crinium, an economic resource for the local eo le is now

recognized by the Government of Thailand asa rare and endangered flora.



Three countries are engaging in national and cross-border dialogue to improve the

management of a transboundary river basin.



The 3S basin is very rich in inland

fisheries.



Policy and institutional changes in Viet Nam are responding to the need to

modernize river basin management.



An IWRM approach is helping to reduce pollution.



Cambodia’s Water Law su orts strate ic

investments in developing water resources,and promotes transparent, accountable and participatory water management.



Keeping people in the centre of a water management strategy can help to

The 4Ps Project has raised awarenessof river basin management concepts

environment.





The Mekong basin is the most culturally diverse region.





The Environmental User Fee System introduced by the LagunaLake Development Authority has helped to curb the pollution in the

lake, makin it safer for the local o ulation.





A river monitoring task force team patrolling Langat River Communities living along the river have

taken to rain water harvestin .

The Proboscis monkey in theKinabatangan river basin



Singapore’s success in managing its water

reduction in water consumption.



Led b the Ministr of the Environment the cleanin

and beautification of the Singapore River and Kallang Basin was accomplished in 10 years with the help of government departments, grassroots and civic

, .



Indonesia’s water law requires 50%

management planning



Lahor reservoir in the Brantas basin

Cleaning up activities are being undertakenin the Citarum river lifeline of Indonesia's

economic and social development.

Bengawan Solo river basin is the largest on the island of Java.





One of the important components of theMurray-Darling Basin Plan is to divert 2,750

users to restore environmental flows.

Programme releases an Annual Report Card that assesses and rates the health of

South East Queensland’s waterways.

Public awareness about the Yarra River washeightened through a long-term mediacampaign titled “Give the Yarra a go.”



n e ace o res wa er scarc y anuncertainty over the impacts of climate

change, the Pacific Islands are adopting innovative water management solutions.



Many Pacific islands are now having water utilities to manage

their drinking water and

Harvested water from the runway at

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Majuro airport.





Community involvement helped to save the.

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To order WATERWEALTH , please contact:

Mr. Ganesh PangareHead, Ecos stems and Livelihoods Grou , AsiaHead, Water Programme, AsiaIUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)

63 Sukhumvit Soi 39, Sukhumvit Road, Wattana

Bangkok 10110, Thailand Tel: +66 2 662 4029 (ext. 402)Fax: +66 2 662 4387

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