• The Thematic Process

    Intro
    The Thematic Framework
    The Targets
    The Core Groups
    The Target and Solutions Groups
    Diagram
    Get involved and contribute!

    Intro

    The Thematic Process Commission aimed to set the stage to enable the World Water Forum and its participants to move from discussing issues to working on solutions and making commitments through the World Water Forum’s different processes.

    The 6th World Water Forum’s Thematic Framework identified 12 key Priorities for Action and 3 Conditions for Success, and a series of targets has been suggested for each one of these wide-ranging themes. Working groups, namely the Core Groups and the Target and Solutions Groups, were established to work on ways to achieve these challenging targets.

    All along the 6th World Water Forum preparatory process, these groups identified successful existing solutions and developed innovative ones. They also sought commitments from key stakeholders. Those gathered solutions and commitments have been presented at the 6th World Water Forum and will be further developed and promoted in the follow-up phase.

    Get involved: you are welcome to support the Forum outcomes and bring its achievements to broader scales.

    The Thematic Framework

    Towards Concrete Solutions:
    The Thematic Framework identified key themes where the water community and wider World Water Forum stakeholders were able to contribute in practice to sustainable development. Stemming from the outcomes of the two Stakeholder Consultation Meetings (June 2010 and January 2011) and the work of the Thematic Process Commission, the International Forum Committee has adopted its Thematic Framework based on 12 Priorities for Actions within 3 overall Strategic Directions and 3 crosscutting Conditions for Success.

    3 Strategic Directions:
    The 3 Strategic Directions are in line with the 3 pillars of sustainable development. “Ensure Everyone’s Well-being” echoes social aspirations, « Contribute to economic development » covers the economic dimension and “Keep the Planet Blue” takes on environmental concerns.

    12 Priorities for Action:
    Under the umbrella of the 3 Strategic Directions, the 6th World Water Forum’s 12 Priorities for Action address a variety of issues and significantly define the scope of the World Water Forum. They have been considered as the objectives of the World Water Forum and drived contributions from the world water community and a wider range of stakeholders towards a more healthy, peaceful, prosperous and resilient blue planet.

    3 crosscutting Conditions for Success:
    Three crosscutting Conditions for Success have been identified within the proposed Framework as the means to achieve progress in each of these areas. They constitute strong enabling factors in addressing all the Priorities for Action.

    The Thematic Framework guided and structured the World Water Forum’s various preparatory processes and subsequent efforts.

    The Targets

    A series of Targets translated each Priority for Action and Condition for Success into concrete and achievable objectives. The 6th edition of the World Water Forum strived to initiate the process which made the targets tangible, thanks to a solution-oriented approach and multi-stakeholder engagement processes.

    To this extent, targets are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound), and result from WISE (Wide Involvement, Stakeholder Engagement) processes.

    The success of a particular target was dependent on the commitment of a stakeholder group to that target and on the implementation of concrete solutions. It was also essential that the target’s political and regional aspects were translated into actions, making the crucial connection between the World Water Forum’s different processes.

    Related page : Target's List

    The Core Groups

    A Core Group (CG) is a small consortium of organisations vested with the tasks of:

    - Being involved in identifying existing successful or innovative targets and solutions;
    - Coordinating the work of Target and Solutions Groups;
    - Liaising with other Core Groups and other World Water Forum processes;
    - Reporting on solution delivery and commitments.

    Core Groups were also in charge of coordinating the organisation of the related World Water Forum sessions, events or other projects with the support of the 6th World Water Forum Secretariat.

    Each Core Group was led by a Core Group Coordinator, who was ultimately accountable for the development and coordination of the subject matter in close interaction with stakeholders.

    The Target & Solutions Groups

    A Target & Solutions Group (TSG) is a multi-stakeholder group dedicated to a specific target. It is tasked with:

    - developing a detailed target action plan
    - identifying and reporting on solutions that can contribute to reach their given target
    - and encouraging stakeholders to commit to its target and/or solutions

    Target and Solutions Group were also in charge of proposing to their Core Group a session and its presentations for the 6th World Water Forum.

    Each Target and Solutions Group was led by a Target and Solutions Group Coordinator, who was ultimately accountable for the delivery of all the TSG’s outputs.

    Diagram


    Get involved and contribute!

    Do you have a solution that will encourage positive change and support the Forum outcomes? Do you want to be involved in making a difference? Do you want to commit to a particular target, solution or initiative highlighted in Marseille? Please visit our Platform of Solutions, solutionsforwater.org

    We will publish your solution online in due time and may contact you for more details further down the line. All solutions are collected and gathered into our on-line global knowledge base and made accessible to all water professionals.

    Priorities for Action
    Click below on each Priority for Action to access its latest list of targets

    Core Group Coordinator
    1.1

    Guarantee access to water for all and the Right to water

    thematic1.1@worldwaterforum6.org

    Swiss Development Cooperation
    1.2

    Improve access to integrated sanitation services for all

    thematic1.2@worldwaterforum6.org

    International Water Association
    1.3

    Contribute to hygiene and health through water and sanitation

    thematic1.3@worldwaterforum6.org

    World Health Organisation
    1.4

    Prevent and respond to water-related risks and crises

    thematic1.4@worldwaterforum6.org

    Action Contre la Faim
    1.5

    Contribute to Cooperation and Peace through water

    thematic1.5@worldwaterforum6.org

    UNESCO-PCCP
    2.1

    Balance multiple uses through Integrated Water Resource Management

    thematic2.1@worldwaterforum6.org

    American Water Resources Association
    2.2

    Contribute to food security by optimal use of water

    thematic2.2@worldwaterforum6.org

    FAO
    2.3

    Harmonize water and energy

    thematic2.3@worldwaterforum6.org

    International Water Association

    International Hydropower Association

    2.4

    Promote green growth and value ecosystem services

    thematic2.4@worldwaterforum6.org

    IUCN
    3.1

    Improve the quality of water resources and ecosystems

    thematic3.1@worldwaterforum6.org

    Wetlands International
    3.2

    Adjust pressures and footprints of human activities on water

    thematic3.2@worldwaterforum6.org

    UNEP
    3.3

    Respond to climate and global changes in an urbanizing world

    thematic3.3@worldwaterforum6.org

    Cooperative Programme on Water and Climate


    Conditions for Success
    Click below on each Condition for Success to access its latest list of targets
    Core Group Coordinator
    CS1

    Good Governance

    thematicCS1@worldwaterforum6.org

    Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
    CS2

    Financing Water for All

    thematicCS2@worldwaterforum6.org

    European Investment Bank
    CS3

    Enabling Environments

    thematicCS3@worldwaterforum6.org

    UNESCO-IHE


    For more information, contact the Secretariat of the 6th World Water Forum by writing to the following address: thematic@worldwaterforum6.org

    Forum main outcomes

    The work accomplished before and during Marseille is not an end point. It will be pursued towards the next World Water Forum in the form of multiple partnerships and initiatives.

    The wealth of knowledge and actions produced during the 6th World Water Forum are now available in various forms, which can be found on the outcomes page of the Forum website.

    Bulle En

    Post-Forum Highlights

    The Forum outcomes

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