Asia-Pacific Water Forum

CSD16 Side Event - Water and Sanitation: Message to G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit

To gain significant momentum towards the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit and
support the Government of Japan's strong stand on water and sanitation
issues, a side-event at the Commission for Sustainable Development convened
participants of the 16th Commission for Sustainable Development at the
United Nations in New York City, for an exchange of views on the "Water and
Sanitation: Message to G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit."

The side-event was co-organized by Japan Water Forum, Asia-Pacific Water Forum, Asia Society, UNICEF, UNSGAB and WaterAid, and supported by the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations. A keynote address was delivered by Dr. Takahiro Shinyo, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary / Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations.

The Japan Water Forum presented the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit focusing on its political impact, and WaterAid presented the "Major Groups' Message on Water and Sanitation to the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit."

A panel discussion, facilitated by Ms. Margaret Catley-Carlson, Member of UNSGAB / Former Chair of Global Water Partnership, followed with the representatives from the co-organizers of the event.

Organizers: Japan Water Forum, Asia-Pacific Water Forum, Asia Society, UNICEF,
UN Secretary General's Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (UNSGAB), WaterAid
Supported by: Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations

VENUE: UN Delegates Room, Private Dining Room West Terrace (4th floor) in NY.
WHEN? Monday, May 12th 2008, 13:15 to 14:45.
ATTRACTIONS: We invite the participating CSD Participants for a light luncheon

13:15-13:30
Greetings and presentation on the Japanese Government's activities in the water and sanitation sector
Dr. Takahiro Shinyo, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary / Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations

13:30-13:40
Presentation on the outcome of the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit: focusing on its political impact by Ms. Taeko Yokota, Chief Programme Officer, Japan Water Forum

13:40-13:50
Presentation on the "Major Groups' Message on Water and Sanitation to the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit" by Mr. Oliver Cumming, Policy Officer, Sanitation & Environment, WaterAid

13:50-14:45
Interactive Panel on "Water and Sanitation: Message to G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit"
Panelists
- Ms. Suzanne DiMaggio, Director, Asian Social Issues Program, Asia Society
- Mr. Peregrine Swann, Senior Water Advisor, DFID
- Ms. Noriko Yamaguchi, Chief Officer, Japan Water Forum
- Ms. Clarissa Brocklehurst, Chief, Water and Environmental Sanitation, UNICEF
- Mr. Oliver Cumming, Policy Officer, Sanitation & Environment, WaterAid

Facilitator
- Ms. Margaret Catley-Carlson, Member of UNSGAB / Former Chair of Global Water Partnership

14:45 Closing