Overview of the Workshop Objectives, Expected Outcomes and Impacts Mr. Hongpeng Liu, Chief, Energy Security & Water Resources Section Environment and Development Division Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific
JOINT PROJECT Strengthening capacity of policy makers in South East Asia to promote policies and developing plans for improved wastewater treatment and reuse in urban and peri-urban areas Activities: strengthen existing institutions as centers of excellence, develop Guidance Manual and a Policy Study on DEWATS design the proposals on DEWATS for Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam implement pilot in Lao PDR promote policies and developing plans for improved wastewater treatment and reuse in urban and peri urban
Objectives of the Workshop 1 2 3 To review and discuss challenges and barriers, as well as institutional, technical, financial policies and solutions on DEWATS in the SEA region To assess the situation and efforts on DEWATS and future programming in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam To discuss criteria for identification of the Regional Resource Centre on DEWATS, promotional materials and inputs to the Guidance Manual on DEWATS and the work plan
Expected Outcomes & Impacts of the Workshop Clarity of participants on policies and solutions for DEWATS Agreed scope & outline of the Background Policy Study in targeted countries and the outline DEWATS Guidance Manual Agreed criteria for the identification of the Regional Resource Center on DEWATS List of solutions for wastewater and sanitation practices at the community level Commitments of governments and stakeholders to enable DEWATS
Regional DEWATS project timeline Regional Policy Workshop Background Policy Study and Guidance Manual on DEWATS Selection of the Regional Center for DEWATS Study Tour in Lao PDR Regional Policy Workshop in Lao PDR 19-21 March April August September 19 November National DEWATS project timeline 3 National Policy Workshops in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Vietnam Development of 3 Concept Notes and Proposals for Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam Implementation of the pilot project in Lao PDR
Glossary for Wastewater Colour Code: Green Water- natural water, ex precipitation (rain, snow, humid) Blue Water -clean natural water: ex. ocean, sea, underground water, spring, mountain river, lakes Black Water: Waste Water Yellow Water- urine, easy for reuse Brown Water- everything else, need extra treatment, contain chemicals Grey Water- water for technical use, ex. household waste water after shower/laundry used for flash, not connected with outside
Programme of the Workshop Day 1 : Morning Session 1 Opening, overview, current state of DEWATS in the region Speakers: ESCAP, UN-Habitat Session 2 Taking a stock on waste water management and sanitation practices: challenges, barriers, policies and solutions for DEWATS Speakers: Government representatives from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Viet Nam
Programme of the Workshop Day 1 : Afternoon Good practices and lessons learned on DEWATS from regional level, South and South East Asia Session 3 Highlights of the global, regional agenda, SDG on water and sanitation. Asia-Pacific Views of policy framework Speakers with case studies from: BORDA, China, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia (3R strategy) Session 4 Group Discussions Part I: Policy and Institutional Frameworks to Enable DEWATS Speakers: ESCAP Consultant, all participants Facilitated by: ESCAP, UN-Habitat
Structure of the Workshop Day 2 Session 5 Stakeholder Frameworks and Solutions for DEWATS in the SEA region Speakers: Viet Nam, Thailand, AIT, ESCAP Consultant Session 6 Group Discussions Part II: Technical & Financial Frameworks and Solutions to Enable DEWATS in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam Speakers: all participants Facilitators: ESCAP and UN-Habitat
Structure of the Workshop Day 3 Session 7 Co-Benefits of DEWATS: Panel Discussion Commemoration of the World Water Day 2014 - Water and Energy and Co-Benefits of DEWATS Speakers: ESCAP, UNESCO, Thai Government, Etc. Session 8 Summary on the Work Plan and The Way Forward Facilitators: ESCAP and UN-Habitat
Structure of the Workshop Evaluation (day 1 3) Day 1 Evaluation of Day 1 Day 2 Evaluation of Day 2 Day 3 Evaluation of Day 3 General Evaluation of the Workshop
LOGISTICS NOTE Accommodation: Royal Princess Hotel and other hotels Transportation: shuttle bus service at the Royal Princess Hotel at 08.30 and 17.30 hrs (pls check with your hotel) Meal: you are encouraged to arrange your own networking lunch & dinner. Lunch is served at International café at the 1 st floor of UNCC premises and at the Thai canteen at the ground floor of the Service Building. Joint Lunch: On 21 st March, you are cordially invited to take joint lunch at the Luncheon talk, hosted by Sustainable Urban Development Section of EDD/ESCAP and GIZ