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.
We work collaboratively with a wide variety of water-related organizations in the region to build capacity and enhance cooperation, while boosting investment at the regional level and beyond.
The Japan Water Forum has maintained a role as the Secretariat of the APWF ever since its launch.
Asia Focus in Stockholm World Water Week 2019
APWF and its partners are to present the regional pathway from Yangon to Kumamoto City in advancing water security and sustainability at SWWW 2019.
First Joint Executive Committee (JEC) of the Fourth Asia-Pacific Water Summit
the 1st Joint Executive Committee meeting took place on the 4th of June at the International Conference Hall, First Members' Office Building of the House of Representatives, Tokyo.
ASIA-PACIFIC WATER FORUM AUTHORIZES KUMAMOTO AS HOST OF WATER SUMMIT 2020
On Friday 11 January in Singapore, the 23rd Governing Council meeting of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum authorized Kumamoto City of Japan to host the 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit on 19 and 20 October 2020. The Governing Council approved the Secretariat (Japan Water Forum) to enter negotiations with Kumamoto City towards an agreement between the Asia-Pacific Water Forum and the host of the 4th Water Summit.