Water security in river basins has become an increasingly pressing issue in the Asia-Pacific region. The need to adapt water resource management to climate change impacts and to improve risk management and preparedness for water related disasters are requiring more attention and investment.
In 2003, ADB and the Japan Water Agency (JWA) helped established the Network of Asian River Basin Organizations (NARBO), whose main work is the promotion of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the region's river basins. Together with the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), ADB and JWA have been actively supporting NARBO, acting as the organization's secretariat.
The present collaboration between ADB and the JWA aims to improve water security in Asia's river basins by providing continued support to NARBO.
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