World Water Forum Bali (WWF) Expecting 33 Head of States
Bali, 22 April 2024
The 10th World Water Forum is held in Bali from May 18th to May 25th 2024.
The event is set to take place at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC) along with several other venues across Bali. It is expected to draw around 30,000 attendees from 172 countries.
The forum will host 290 sessions focusing on vital water-related topics, including water security and prosperity, the interrelation of water with human and natural needs, disaster risk reduction and management, and aspects of governance such as cooperation and hydro diplomacy. Other key discussions will cover sustainable water finance and advancements in water-related knowledge and innovation.
The anticipated outcomes of the forum include the development of new solutions and commitments aimed at achieving sustainable and equitable water management practices.
The 10th edition of the World Water Forum, under the banner “Water for Shared Prosperity,” will engage participants in three distinct dialogue tracks: thematic, political, and regional.
The thematic track will delve into six critical areas: ensuring water security and prosperity; balancing water needs for humans and nature; enhancing strategies for disaster risk reduction and management; advancing governance, cooperation, and hydrodiplomacy; promoting sustainable water finance; and fostering knowledge and innovation.
Furthermore, the regional discussions will focus on specific challenges and solutions across four key geographical areas: the Mediterranean, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and Africa.
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Security will be tight and at the level of the G20 summit in 2022
More than 5,000 personnel from the Bali Police will be deployed to ensure the security of the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) set to take place from May 18–25 in Bali. Bali Police Chief, Police Inspector General Ida Bagus Kade Putra Narendra, confirmed the collaboration with the National Armed Forces (TNI) and other stakeholders during a coordination meeting in Nusa Dua, Bali.
The security measures for the WWF, described as a larger event than the G20 Summit hosted in 2022, will include thousands of officers safeguarding the venue and protecting the dignitaries, including 33 heads of state and the president of the European Union.
The operation, beginning on May 17, will focus on preemptive and preventive strategies to maintain safety throughout the event’s duration.
Tourists and residents should expect traffic rerouting and blocked roads, particularly in Nusa Dua area and on the roads going to the airport.
Bali has proven itself as an exemplary host for global and high-level forums, such as the G20 Summit, making it an ideal destination for international conferences and events. The island combines world-class hospitality facilities with robust security measures capable of accommodating numerous heads of state and high-profile delegates.
About WWF Forum:
The 10th World Water Forum, hosted in Bali, is themed “Water for Shared Prosperity.” This pivotal conference will convene global leaders to explore and tackle pressing water issues, aiming to foster unified approaches to water governance. The forum’s primary output will be a Ministerial Declaration, supported by tangible outcomes such as projects, initiatives, and joint actions. Structurally, the forum is organized around three principal components: the political process, the regional process, and the thematic process.
