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Korea Water Forum

KWF (
Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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Korea Water Forum ->Purpose of Establishment The Korea Water Forum was established with the aim of strengthening partnership for international cooperation, proposing water-related policy and facilitating exchanges between various stakeholders as a communication channel to contribute to resolving global water challenges. ->Vision Water-related professional global network and multi-platform ->Role Making representative technologies and agendas into an international agenda through promotion of domestic water resources technology and policies Identifying collaboration needs by field and target and providing opportunities to build partnerships Presenting water vision and building national capacity through operation of water education programs Providing a policy direction by preparing a forum to reflect opinions from various levels of society
Expected Impact
citizens, water industry employees, governments
Partners

World Water Council
The Graduate Institute, Geneva(GIWEH)
Singapore's National Water Agency(PUB)
Northern Water Network (NoWNET)
Netherlands Water Partnership(NWP)
Global Water PartnershipFrench Water Partnership(FWPPFE)
Delta CoalitionAsia Water Council(AWC)
Asia Pacific Water Forum Council
Arab Countries Water Utilities Association(ACWUA)
K-water
Environment of Korea

Goal 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Goal 6

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

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
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

By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
6.6.1

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

6.a

By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
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

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KWF held 7th World Water Forum
Organized Korea International Water Week 2016
Organized Korea International Water Week 2017
Organized Korea International Water Week 2018
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Entity
KWF
SDGs
6
Region
  1. Asia and Pacific
Other beneficiaries

citizens, professional water ind

More information
Countries
Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea
Contact Information

Niylah Nayeon , International Public Relations(News & Media)

leeny@koreawaterforum.org