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The Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF) is an independent and not-for-profit network organization. The objective is to raise the priority of tackling water security issues highlighted in the development agenda in the Asia-Pacific region in order to improve people’s livelihoods and the environment. The JWF has maintained a role as the Secretariat of the APWF since its establishment in 2006.
Asia-Pacific Water Forum

Webinars

The Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF) regularly organizes webinars with the aim of sharing knowledge on water-related issues and strengthening collaboration among stakeholders. Each session features experts and relevant organizations who discuss the latest initiatives and challenges.

APWF Webinars

The APWF Webinar Series was launched as part of the preparatory process for the 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit (4th APWS). It has provided opportunities for government officials, international organizations, and experts in the Asia-Pacific region to learn about and discuss water and water-related issues from multiple perspectives.

You can find the results of past webinars below.

Overview of Past APWF Webinars

No. Date Title
15th April 30, 2025 Planet Aqua: Rethinking Our Home in the Universe
14th November 19, 2024 Revolutionizing Sanitation: A World Toilet Day Talk with Jack Sim & Experts
13th March 2, 2022 Accelerating Progress on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the Asia-Pacific region
12th November 11, 2021 Accelerating progress towards SDG 6 in the Asia-Pacific region
11th June 30, 2021 Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible
10th May 21, 2021 Strengthening Integrity: crucial in advancing Water Security in the Asia Pacific
9th April 15, 2021 Engaging Industry in Sustainable Water Management through Water Stewardship
8th March 12, 2021 WASH as the entry point to reduce COVID-19 vulnerabilities and other hazards
7th February 4, 2021 Operationalizing IWRM to Build Water Security
6th January 21, 2021 Water Governance in Asia-Pacific: lessons learnt from AWDO 2020
5th December 22, 2020 AWDO 2020 and Financing Water Security and the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific
4th November 26, 2020 Integrated Water Resources Management from Source to Sea – linking the Water SDG 6 and Ocean SDG 14
3rd November 10, 2020 Re-Charting Water Pathways for Greener Recovery Options
2nd October 7, 2020 Climate Change, Sustainable Development, and Investors: More Risks, More Opportunities through better Governance
1st September 23, 2020 Climate Change and National Security

APWF / NoWNET Sessions at Stockholm World Water Week

APWF has also led and co-organized sessions at Stockholm World Water Week, focusing on water-related issues in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition, through NoWNET (Northern Water Network), APWF has been promoting international knowledge sharing and collaboration in partnership with water-related organizations in various countries.

Sessions Held at Stockholm World Water Week 2025

Date & Time Session Title
August 28, 2025
09:00–10:30 (CEST)
Accelerating Climate Action: Cross-Sector Partnerships for Water Resilience
August 27, 2025
09:00–10:30 (CEST)
Asia-Pacific Focus—Building a Climate-Resilient Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH)
August 26, 2025
11:00–12:30 (CEST)
Asia-Pacific Focus—Asia’s Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Future
August 26, 2025
09:00–10:30 (CEST)
Asia-Pacific Focus — Early Warning Systems in the Asia-Pacific Region

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