The 3rd Lancang-Mekong Water Resources Cooperation Forum
Lancang-Mekong Water Resources Cooperation Center
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Description
As one of the major activities under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Mechanism, the Lancang-Mekong Water Resources Cooperation Forum is an innovative platform for the six countries along the Lancang-Mekong River to share experience in water governance, pool their wisdom and formulate plans for regional development.
The forum aims to further advance water resources cooperation in the Lancang-Mekong Region and promote the implementation of the Goal 6 of UN Sustainable Development. To achieve this goal, under the guidance of the Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the Lancang-Mekong Water Resources Cooperation Center will co-host the forum with the Lancang-Mekong countries through effective communication and close cooperation.
The Third Lancang-Mekong Water Resources Cooperation Forum is scheduled to be held in Beijing in September and will gather 120 attendants. The participants will conduct policy dialogues and technical exchanges around the Forum’s theme of Sufficient Water Infrastructure for Regional Water Security. Building on the experience of the past two Forums, the third one will welcome the participation of representatives from the Mekong countries and international organizations. Ministerial officials will be invited to exchange experience and issue the Beijing Declaration for the Third Lancang-Mekong Water Resources Cooperation Forum, which will increase people’s awareness, achieve the realization of the water-related goals in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, promote the implementation of the Five-Year Plan of Lancang-Mekong Water Resources Cooperation(2023-2027) and increase the capacity of riparian countries for managing water resources in an integrated manner, preventing floods and droughts and dealing with climate change.
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Ministry of Water Resources, China
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao PDR
Ministry of Transport and Communications, Myanmar
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Cambodia
Office of the National Water Resources, Thailand
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam
SDGS & Targets
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.1.1
Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
6.2
By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.2.1
Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
6.3
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.3.1
Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated
6.3.2
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
6.4
6.4.1
Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources
6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.5.1
Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2
Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
6.6
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
6.a.1
Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
6.b.1
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
SDG 14 targets covered
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Region
- Asia and Pacific
Other beneficiaries
Relevant departments of water resource management, disaster management, hydropower development, shipping, and the public in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin.
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Lihong, Director