Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir stated that water is now a\nglobal strategic resource crucial for life, peace, and global\ndevelopment resilience amid increasingly complex challenges. His remarks\nwere made at the 4th High-Level International Conference on the\nInternational Decade for Action \u2018Water for Sustainable Development\u2019\n(2018-2028) in Dushanbe from 25-28 May 2026.<\/p>\n
In his speech, Deputy Foreign Minister Nasir highlighted water\nsecurity as a key test for global sustainable development. He noted that\nchallenges are growing due to limited access to clean water and proper\nsanitation in many countries. Additionally, demand for water supply to\nsupport digital and critical mineral industries is rising.<\/p>\n
\u201cWater is now a strategic resource underpinning the global digital\neconomy. Previously, resource conflicts centered on oil and land, but\nfuture global competition is expected to increasingly revolve around\ncontrol and access to water,\u201d Nasir said in a statement on Thursday (28\nMay).<\/p>\n
He stressed that the water crisis cannot be viewed merely as an\nenvironmental or technical issue, but as a multidimensional challenge\nlinked to stability, justice, and global governance in the future. He\nsaid responding to global water issues requires multilateral systems and\nmore responsive and equitable global governance.<\/p>\n
The Dushanbe Water Conference (DWC2026) is an initiative by the\nTajikistan government in collaboration with the United Nations. The\nforum aims to promote collective efforts in implementing the Water\nAction Agenda and accelerating the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable\nDevelopment Goals (SDGs). It also forms part of the preparations for the\nUnited Nations Water Conference 2026 in Abu Dhabi from 2-4 December\n2026.<\/p>\n
DWC2026 was opened by Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, who\nhighlighted the complexity of global water challenges and obstacles to\nachieving SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation. The forum was attended by\ndelegations from 110 countries and 75 international organisations,\nincluding UN Secretary-General\u2019s Special Envoy for Water Retno\nMarsudi.<\/p>\n
In addition to attending DWC2026, the Indonesian delegation\nparticipated in the Asia-Pacific regional preparatory meeting for\nUNWC2026, organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission\nfor Asia and the Pacific on 25 May 2026. The regional meeting aimed to\nstrengthen Asia-Pacific perspectives and partnerships to accelerate SDG\n6 progress ahead of the UN Water Conference 2026.<\/p>\n
Indonesia continues to strengthen its global role on water issues\nfollowing its hosting of the 10th World Water Forum in Nusa Dua, Bali,\nin May 2024. Indonesia\u2019s presence at DWC2026 underscores the importance\nof water and sanitation management as part of national strategic\ndevelopment agendas, aligning with President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s\npriorities on water resource management to support food security and\nnational resilience.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-pushes-for-fair-and-responsive-global-water-governance-1780024532", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }