Resources from the 5th World Water Forum

The 5th World Water Forum concluded deliberations in Istanbul, on 21st March 2009 afternoon. Ministers met at a closing session in the morning of March 21, during which they presented summaries on eight roundtable sessions and adopted their Declaration.

Read more or download Ministerial statement Istanbul.pdf  (65.3 kB)

The Istanbul Water Consensus (IWC) was signed during the 5th World Water Forum by 52 mayors, calling local authorities for a joint-commitment concerning management of urban water reserves. The consensus is a non-binding agreement among cities across the globe to initiate progress in the development of sustainable water management strategies in the face of global challenges, including urbanization and climate change.

The Istanbul Water Consensus named “Champion Cities” united in commitment for urban water resource management.

Read more or download Istanbul_Water_Consensus_ENG.pdf  (80.0 kB)

The Istanbul Water Guide was prepared through a series of Preparatory Committee Meetings (PrepComs) attended by representatives of national governments as well as major stakeholders and the Thematic and Regional Coordinators of the 5th World Water Forum. This document is based on the broad views of the participants of the PrepCom series and the outcomes and recommendations of a number of technical and political meetings, such as symposia, conferences, summits and regional water forums held early 2009.

Read more or download IstanbulWaterGuide_Final.pdf  (478.4 kB)