Asia Water Forum 2022

Asia and the Pacific continues to be a fast-growing and dynamic region. The overall trend for urbanization will see an estimated 2.5 billion people living in urban areas by 2030. However, almost 500 million people in the region still do not have access to basic water supplies, and 1.14 billion lack access to basic sanitation. Water security remains a significant challenge. Add to that the constant threat of disasters exacerbated by climate change that is also prevalent in the region.



ADB’s response to the growing water crisis is stated in ADB’s forthcoming Water Sector Directional Guide under Strategy 2030 which aims to build a resilient and water-secure Asia and the Pacific. In addition to infrastructure investments and technical assistance, ADB seeks to enhance the awareness and capacities of sector practitioners through knowledge-sharing events such as the Asia Water Forum (AWF).



AWF 2022 will take place virtually on 8-11 August 2022. The theme will be "Toward a Resilient and 'Water Secure Asia' and the Pacific." Underpinned by the need for climate change resilience, sustainable water management, reliable water services, and water security, participants can expect high-level plenary sessions and parallel break-out sessions centered around four key focus areas:

(i) water as a sustainable resource;

(ii) universal water and sanitation services;

(iii) productive water in agriculture and the economy; and

(iv) climate change and water-related risks.

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