Interactive Dialogue 2:

Water for Sustainable Development: Valuing Water, Water-Energy-Food Nexus and Sustainable Economic and Urban Development (SDG 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 and SDGs 2, 8, 9, 11, 12)

Wastewater warrants much more attention for health, environment, or justice reasons. If we are consistent in adopting a much-needed global transformation for a circular and resilient economy, wastewater management must feature more strongly in development policy. The situation is critical in a range of member states and is further exacerbated by the climate crisis. Wastewater is wasted since it cannot be adequately treated for safe reuse. This event will take a fresh look at SDG6.3.1. promoting a new initiative to better integrate wastewater statistics and policies to support Agenda 2030. 

Opening remarks:

• Dr. Kwaku Afriyie Minister of Environment, Science, technology and Innovation, Government of Ghana

Cases from 3 countries:

• Ghana
• Costa Rica
• France

Proposal for an “Action agenda for wastewater” Consolidated Discussions with 100 member states (presented by UN-Habitat)

High Level Panel:

• Moderated by Ms. Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive Director, Under-Secretary General, UN-Habitat
• Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, Minister of Environment, Science, technology and Innovation, Government of Ghana
• Mr. Senzo Mchunu, Minister of Water and Sanitation, Government of South Africa
• Mrs. Bounkham Vorachit, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Laos PDR (TBC)
• Mr. Gérard Payen, French Water Partnership – France
• Ms. Gisela Forattini, National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA) – Brazil

Statements from Members States and Partners

Closing and Way Forward:

• Dr. Henry k. Kokofu, Executive Director EPA, Ghana

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