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The '''World Water Council''' is an international [[think tank]] founded in 1996, with its headquarters in [[Marseille]], [[France]]. It has 311 members (July 2013) mainly from the [[private sector]] (multinational power, construction, engineering and manufacturing companies), but also from the UN and intergovernmental organizations, governments and ministries, academic institutions, international organizations, local governments, and civil society groups. Founders and constituent members of the World Water Council include the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the [[International Water Association]] (IWA), [[Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux]], the United Nations agencies [[UNDP]] and [[UNESCO]], and the [[World Bank]].<ref>[http://www.worldwatercouncil.org/fileadmin/world_water_council/documents/Constitution_ByLaws_2013_2015.pdf World Water Council Constitution & By-Laws]</ref> Among the founders of the World Water Council were members of the management of international corporations, for example the multinational [[Suez (company)|Suez]]
The '''World Water Council''' (WWC), also known as the '''Conseil Mondial de l'Eau''' (CME), is an international [[think tank]]. It was founded in 1996, with its headquarters in [[Marseille]], [[France]]. It has 358 members (as of February 2020) which encompass organizations from the UN and [[intergovernmental organization]]s, the [[private sector]] (construction, engineering and manufacturing companies), [[government]]s and [[Ministry (government department)|ministries]], [[Academic personnel|academic institutions]], [[international organization]]s, [[local government]]s and [[civil society]] groups. Founders and constituent members of the World Water Council are the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, the [[International Union for Conservation of Nature]] (IUCN), the [[International Water Association]] (IWA), [[AquaFed]] (The International Federation of Private Water Operators), [[Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux]], the United Nations agencies [[United Nations Development Programme|UNDP]] and [[UNESCO]], as well as the [[World Bank]].<ref>[http://www.worldwatercouncil.org/fileadmin/world_water_council/documents/official_documents/Constitution_By-Laws_2016_2018.pdf World Water Council Constitution & By-Laws]</ref>


Its stated mission is "to promote awareness, build political commitment and trigger action on critical water issues at all levels, including the highest decision-making level, to facilitate the efficient conservation, [[water protection|protection]], development, planning, [[water management|management]], and use of water in all its dimensions on an environmentally [[sustainable]] basis for the benefit of all life on earth."
Its stated mission is "to promote awareness, build political commitment and trigger action on critical water issues at all levels, including the highest decision-making level, to facilitate the efficient [[water conservation|conservation]], protection, [[water development|development]], planning, [[water management|management]], and use of water in all its dimensions on an environmentally [[sustainable]] basis for the benefit of all life on earth."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-08-30 |title=World Water Council {{!}} PreventionWeb |url=https://www.preventionweb.net/organization/world-water-council |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=www.preventionweb.net |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=World Water Council {{!}}Policy Support and Governance{{!}} Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations  |url=https://www.fao.org/policy-support/mechanisms/mechanisms-details/en/c/448840/ |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=www.fao.org}}</ref>


Every third year the World Water Council organizes the [[World Water Forum]] in close collaboration with the authorities of the hosting country. The Forum is the largest international event in the field of water. The 5th World Water Forum took place in [[Istanbul]] during 16–22 March 2009 and the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille, France 2012. The 7th World Water Forum will take place from 12 to 17 April 2015 in Daegu-Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea.
Every third year the World Water Council organizes the [[World Water Forum]] in close collaboration with the authorities of the hosting country. The Forum is the largest international event in the field of water. The 6th World Water Forum took place in Marseille, France, in 2012 and the 7th World Water Forum in Daegu-Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea, in April 2015. The 8th World Water Forum took place in Brasilia, Brazil, from 18 to 23 March 2018 under the overarching theme 'Sharing Water'. The 9th World Water Forum was held in Dakar, Senegal, in March 2021, while the 10th World Water Forum has been organized in Bali, Indonesia during May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Thematic Process {{!}} 10th World Water Forum 2024 |url=http://worldwaterforum.org/the-thematic-process |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=Registration of The 10th World Water Forum |language=en-US}}</ref> Saudi Arabia was handed over the flag of World Water Forum on 24 May 2024 at the closing ceremony of 10th World Water Forum in Bali. Saudi Arabia will be hosting the 11th World Water Forum in 2027.<ref>{{Cite web |title=11th World Water Forum: Saudi Arabia and Riyadh to host the 11th World Water Forum in 2027 {{!}} World Water Council |url=https://www.worldwatercouncil.org/en/11th-world-water-forum-saudi-arabia-and-riyadh-host-11th-world-water-forum-2027 |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=www.worldwatercouncil.org |language=en}}</ref>


The World Water Council is financed primarily through membership fees, and additional support is provided by the host City of Marseille. Specific projects and programs are financed through donations and grants from governments, international organizations, and [[NGO]]'s.
The World Water Council is financed primarily through membership fees, and additional support is provided by the host City of Marseille. Specific projects and programs are financed through donations and grants from governments, international organizations, and [[NGO]]s.

== Colleges and membership distribution (as of February 2020)==
World Water Council members are divided into 5 colleges:
* College 1: Intergovernmental organizations – 4%
* College 2: Governments and government promoted organizations – 22%
* College 3: Commercial organizations – 22%
* College 4: Civil society organizations – 22%
* College 5: Professional and academic organizations – 31%


== Criticism ==
== Criticism ==
Critics accuse the World Water Council of promoting the [[water privatization|privatisation of water]] supply, an indication of this is the large influence of financial institutions and global [[water corporation]]s.<ref>Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke, "Blue Gold: The Battle Against Corporate Theft of the World's Water" (2002).</ref> The Canadian activist [[Tony Clarke (activist)|Tony Clarke]] describes the World Water Council as a smoke screen for the water lobby. [[Medha Patkar]], an activist from India, gave a passionate speech against privatisation of water at the 2nd World Water Forum in The Hague in 2000.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_5ZbzmymE4]
Critics pin on the World Water Council for promotion of [[water privatization|privatisation of water]] supply, an indication of which is a great influence of financial institutions and global [[water corporation]]s.<ref>Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke, "Blue Gold: The Battle Against Corporate Theft of the World's Water" (2002).</ref> The Canadian activist [[Tony Clarke (activist)|Tony Clarke]] describes the World Water Council as a [[smoke screen]] for the water lobby. [[Medha Patkar]], an activist from India, gave a passionate speech against privatization of water at the 2nd World Water Forum in The Hague in 2000.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_5ZbzmymE4]


==The World Water Forum==
==The World Water Forum==
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!Year
!Year
|- valign="top"
|- valign="top"
|[[Riyadh]]
⚫
|Daegu-Gyeongbuk
|2027
|-
|- valign="top"
|[[Bali]]
|2024
|-
|[[Dakar]]
|2021
|-
|- valign="top"
|[[Brasília]]
|2018
|-
⚫
|[[Daegu-Gyeongbuk]]
|2015
|2015
|-
|-
|Marseille
|[[Marseille]]
|2012
|2012
|-
|-
|Istanbul
|[[Istanbul]]
|2009
|2009
|-
|-
|Mexico
|[[Mexico]]
|2006
|2006
|-
|-
|Kyoto
|[[Kyoto]]
|2003
|2003
|-
|-
|The Hague
|[[The Hague]]
|2000
|2000
|-
|-
|Marrakech
|[[Marrakech]]
|1997
|1997
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.worldwaterforum.org/en Ninth World Water Forum (Dakar, 2021) ]
* [http://worldwaterforum8.org/en Eighth World Water Forum (Brasilia 2018) ]
* [http://worldwaterforum7.org/en Seventh World Water Forum (Daegu-Gyeongbuk 2015) ]
* [http://worldwaterforum7.org/en Seventh World Water Forum (Daegu-Gyeongbuk 2015) ]
* [http://www.worldwaterforum6.org Sixth World Water Forum (Marseille 2012) ]
* [http://www.worldwaterforum6.org Sixth World Water Forum (Marseille 2012) ]
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* [http://www.icrc.org/web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/section_water_and_habitat Water and habitat section - ICRC web site]
* [http://www.icrc.org/web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/section_water_and_habitat Water and habitat section - ICRC web site]
* [http://www.worldwaterforum4.org.mx/ Fourth World Water Forum (México 2006)]
* [http://www.worldwaterforum4.org.mx/ Fourth World Water Forum (México 2006)]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_5ZbzmymE4 Medha Patkar at the 2nd World Water Forum, The Hague, March 2000]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_5ZbzmymE4 Medha Patkar at the 2nd World Water Forum, The Hague, March 2000]

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[[Category:International water associations]]
[[Category:International water associations]]
[[Category:Water security]]
[[Category:Water security]]
[[Category:Advocacy groups]]
[[Category:Water privatization]]
[[Category:Water privatization]]
[[Category:Think tanks based in France]]
[[Category:Think tanks based in France]]

Latest revision as of 11:41, 27 May 2024

World Water Council
AbbreviationWWC
Formation1996
TypFrench association
HauptsitzMarseille,  Frankreich
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
French, English
President
Loïc Fauchon  Frankreich
WebsiteWWC Official website

The World Water Council (WWC), also known as the Conseil Mondial de l'Eau (CME), is an international think tank. It was founded in 1996, with its headquarters in Marseille, France. It has 358 members (as of February 2020) which encompass organizations from the UN and intergovernmental organizations, the private sector (construction, engineering and manufacturing companies), governments and ministries, academic institutions, international organizations, local governments and civil society groups. Founders and constituent members of the World Water Council are the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the International Water Association (IWA), AquaFed (The International Federation of Private Water Operators), Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux, the United Nations agencies UNDP and UNESCO, as well as the World Bank.[1]

Its stated mission is "to promote awareness, build political commitment and trigger action on critical water issues at all levels, including the highest decision-making level, to facilitate the efficient conservation, protection, development, planning, management, and use of water in all its dimensions on an environmentally sustainable basis for the benefit of all life on earth."[2][3]

Every third year the World Water Council organizes the World Water Forum in close collaboration with the authorities of the hosting country. The Forum is the largest international event in the field of water. The 6th World Water Forum took place in Marseille, France, in 2012 and the 7th World Water Forum in Daegu-Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea, in April 2015. The 8th World Water Forum took place in Brasilia, Brazil, from 18 to 23 March 2018 under the overarching theme 'Sharing Water'. The 9th World Water Forum was held in Dakar, Senegal, in March 2021, while the 10th World Water Forum has been organized in Bali, Indonesia during May 2024.[4] Saudi Arabia was handed over the flag of World Water Forum on 24 May 2024 at the closing ceremony of 10th World Water Forum in Bali. Saudi Arabia will be hosting the 11th World Water Forum in 2027.[5]

The World Water Council is financed primarily through membership fees, and additional support is provided by the host City of Marseille. Specific projects and programs are financed through donations and grants from governments, international organizations, and NGOs.

Colleges and membership distribution (as of February 2020)

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World Water Council members are divided into 5 colleges:

  • College 1: Intergovernmental organizations – 4%
  • College 2: Governments and government promoted organizations – 22%
  • College 3: Commercial organizations – 22%
  • College 4: Civil society organizations – 22%
  • College 5: Professional and academic organizations – 31%

Criticism

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Critics pin on the World Water Council for promotion of privatisation of water supply, an indication of which is a great influence of financial institutions and global water corporations.[6] The Canadian activist Tony Clarke describes the World Water Council as a smoke screen for the water lobby. Medha Patkar, an activist from India, gave a passionate speech against privatization of water at the 2nd World Water Forum in The Hague in 2000.[1]

The World Water Forum

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Standort Year
Riyadh 2027
Bali 2024
Dakar 2021
Brasília 2018
Daegu-Gyeongbuk 2015
Marseille 2012
Istanbul 2009
Mexiko 2006
Kyoto 2003
The Hague 2000
Marrakech 1997

References

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  1. ^ World Water Council Constitution & By-Laws
  2. ^ "World Water Council | PreventionWeb". www.preventionweb.net. 2007-08-30. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  3. ^ "World Water Council |Policy Support and Governance| Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations". www.fao.org. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  4. ^ "The Thematic Process | 10th World Water Forum 2024". Registration of The 10th World Water Forum. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  5. ^ "11th World Water Forum: Saudi Arabia and Riyadh to host the 11th World Water Forum in 2027 | World Water Council". www.worldwatercouncil.org. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  6. ^ Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke, "Blue Gold: The Battle Against Corporate Theft of the World's Water" (2002).
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