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May 20, 2024. BALI, Indonesia

The Bandung Spirit Water Summit: Collaborative Efforts to Find Solutions to Water Issues in Small and Outer Islands

PRESS RELEASE


COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA TEAM OF THE 10TH WORLD WATER FORUM

NO.92/SP/TKM-WORLDWATERFORUM2024/05/2024

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The Bandung Spirit Water Summit: Collaborative Efforts to Find Solutions to Water Issues in Small and Outer Islands


The Bandung Spirit Water Summit, which takes place on 21 May, will focus on global collaborative efforts to find solutions for water issues in small and outer islands. The summit is part of the 10th World Water Forum held in Nusa Dua, Bali from 18 to 25 May 2024.



Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) and Chairman of the National Organizing Committee for the 10th World Water Forum, Basuki Hadimuljono, and Han Seung-soo, Chairman of the High-Level Experts and Leaders Panel (HELP) and former Prime Minister of Korea, will officially open the Bandung Spirit Water Summit.


Minister Basuki emphasized the importance of integrated water resource management in the smallest and outermost islands in order to address climate change and sea-level rise.


Water resource management faces challenges such as disaster management regulations, data collection, analysis, capacity building, and coordination among stakeholders.


"To achieve this, cooperation is needed in the development of strategic planning focused on enhancing the awareness of integrated water resource management in small and outer islands when facing climate change and sea-level rise," said Basuki at the 23rd High-Level Experts and Leaders Panel (HELP) on Water and Disasters in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre on Sunday, 19 May.


The Indonesian government also initiated the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for Water and Climate Resilience, which aims to integrate environmental and socio-economic aspects in addressing climate change.


"Thus, networking and collaboration between stakeholders consisting of the government, private sector, and academia are needed to become a centre for technology development, capacity building, implementation of effective solutions for climate change, and sustainable and inclusive natural resources challenges," Basuki added.


Professor Kenzo Hiroki from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) and HELP Coordinator mentioned that the high-level panel has a special meaning as it elevates and promotes water issues to a platform of political solidarity and shared prosperity.


The Bandung Spirit Water Summit will serve as a new political corridor to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through water. "In this forum, world leaders, international organizations, experts, and stakeholders will engage in dialogue and produce The Spirit of Bandung: a call to action," said Kenzo.


By gathering heads of state, stakeholders, and experts, The Bandung Spirit Water Summit will formulate proposals and real actions. The summit has five main focuses: water and peace, climate change and disaster risk reduction, sanitation and water for all, finance and governance, and youth.


The term "Bandung Spirit" refers to the collaborating and mutually beneficial efforts of participating countries in the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference.


Minister Basuki had previously echoed the Bandung Spirit on various occasions, including the 21st HELP on Water and Disasters in Madrid in 2023.


"The spirit of the Asia-Africa Conference in Bandung will serve as the foundation for the organization of the 10th World Water Forum in Bali in 2024, not only as a philosophical basis but also as a fundamental concept for the forum," Basuki said.


Basuki believes that the spirit of the Asia-Africa Conference remains relevant in addressing shared problems that require global consensus as solutions, including through the World Water Forum. This meeting transforms all policies, spirit, and passion to collectively embrace the future, making water a source of life and peace.(Yandi/Elvira Inda Sari/TR/SW/MB)


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For further information, please contact:


Director General of Public Information and Communications of the Ministry of Communications and Informatics – Usman Kansong  (0816785320).


PCO of the 10th World Water Forum - Dede Ariwibowo (08111830020)


December 28, 2023. SINGAPORE

Aviation enthusiasts and families alike will be part of the fun again with the return of "Weekend@Airshow," formerly known as Public Days at the Singapore Airshow 2024. Scheduled for the 24-25 February 2024 weekend, this thrilling event will transform the Changi Exhibition Centre into a hub of excitement with aviation themed family-friendly activities.


Favourite highlights such as high-speed precision manoeuvres by local and visiting aerobatic flying teams will have heads looking skywards for a good part of the day, and on-ground, visitors will also have the unique opportunity to get up close with the latest commercial and military aircraft on display, as well as meeting the pilots, making for an all-round exhilarating outing for fans of all ages.


Singapore Airshow's beloved mascots, Leo and Leonette, will return to meet and greet visitors, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the weekend. Specially planned family-friendly activities - spanning treasure hunts and constructing eco-friendly paper airplanes - will also offer young visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of aviation.


Singapore Airshow 2024 - catalyst for global aviation innovation

Singapore Airshow 2024 will return to its full format providing a key platform for industry leaders, government officials, and military delegations to exchange ideas and drive strategic conversations on sustainable aviation. Trade attendees can expect to see over 1000 participating companies, from over 50 countries, with first-time country pavilions from China, Czech Republic and Korea.  


The journey towards sustainable aviation


The Sustainable Aviation Forum, in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, will delve into critical topics such as challenges and opportunities in sustainable aviation, regulatory regimes, technology innovation, and R&D collaborations. The forum will discuss on how the industry aims to achieve net-zero emissions by exploring strategies for decarbonising the aviation sector and the pivotal role of sustainable aviation fuel.


Underlining its commitment to environmental responsibility, Singapore Airshow 2024 has partnered with CarbonClick, a leading carbon offsetting platform, enabling attendees to offset the carbon emissions associated with their travel. CarbonClick supports high-quality, certified climate projects such as the Rimba Raya biodiversity reserve in Indonesia and a wind power project in India.


Save the date for an unforgettable weekend


Don't miss the chance to be part of an eventful weekend that celebrates the wonder of aviation. Mark your calendars for Weekend@Airshow on 24-25 February 2024, where the skies come alive with thrilling displays, and on-ground activities offer family-friendly fun. Weekend@Airshow tickets can be purchased from SISTIC starting January 2, 2024, at the following prices: SGD$34 for adults, SGD$17 for children aged 3 to 12 years, and SGD$240 for the group package, which includes 4 tickets and 1 car park label. More details on the flying displays will be available in the new year.


About Singapore Airshow


The biennial Singapore Airshow is Asia's most influential aerospace and defence exhibition for stakeholders to forge strategic alliances and collaborate for change to shape the future of the global aviation industry. Organised and managed by Experia Events Pte Ltd, Singapore Airshow 202 4 will take place from 20 – 25 February 2024. For more information on the Singapore Airshow, visit www.singaporeairshow.com.


About Experia Events Pte Ltd


Specialist in conceptualising, creating and curating trade events of strategic interest that spur industry development, Experia brings together captains of industries from all over the world to inspire ideas and influence decisions that move the needle in strategic issues for global, national and societal needs and progress. With its genesis in the Singapore Airshow, Asia’s most influential aerospace and defence exhibition, Experia’s portfolio of events has expanded to span aerospace, defence, government and lifestyle sectors today. Experia is certified with a Data Protection Trustmark issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, ISO27001 Information Security Management System. For more information, visit www.experiaevents.com .


2nd-3rd December 2023. MANCHESTER, UK.

Our next sci-fi convention promises to be just as amazing with a plethora of guests for you to get photographs with throughout the whole weekend of science fiction fun!

Our 2019 convention was our fifth birthday special and featured special guests Karl Urban, Jon Bernthal, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Glover, Peter Weller, Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton, Warwick Davis, Ray Park, Sam Jones and Brian Blessed, Spencer Wilding and more all of whom were delighted to spend time chatting to fans and signing autographs! Our next sci-fi convention promises to be just as amazing with a plethora of guests for you to get photographs with throughout the whole weekend of science fiction fun!


We also had a fantastic series of amazing film prop replicas as well including our full sized Colonial Viper from the mighty Battlestar Galactica science fiction TV show, the screen-used Lawmaster from the 2012 film DREDD, a lounge set with alphabet wall from the hit Netflix sci-fi horror TV show Stranger Things, The Powerloader from Aliens, the mighty Hammerstein from ABC Warriors, and the amazing ED-209 from the original Robocop movie!


In December 2022 we returned after 2 years away for the 6th For the Love of Sci-Fi! Guests included action legends Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren, Dr. Strange star Mads Mikkelsen, the one and only Anthony Daniels, The Orville star Adrianne Palicki, Stranger Things stars Dacre Montgomery, Cara Buono, Mason Dye, and Randy Havens, Maze Runner and Guardians of the Galaxy 3 star Will Poulter, The Mandalorian star Omid Abtahi, Rogue One star Guy Henry, The Phantom Menace star Hugh Quarshie, The Empire Strikes Back stars Julian Glover and Richard Oldfield, Back to the Future stars James Tolkan, Don Fullilove, Harry Waters Jnr. and Claudia Wells, Metal Gear Solid voice actor David Hayter, and Dmitrious Bistrevsky from Obi-Wan Kenobi! We smashed it out of the park with one of our best ever events yet!


The next For the Love of Sci-Fi runs from 2nd-3rd December 2023, stay tuned to find out more.


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