Water

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.

	Knowledge products and services Including on legal and institutional frameworks for IWRM in river basins, among others
	Capacity development For river basin organizations and water agencies to improve water security
	Regional knowledge hubs Collaboration with the Center for River Basin Organizations and Management
	Investment projects Including demonstration activities to introduce IWRM and improve water security
	Expert services By JWA to support projects and services under ADB's Water Financing Program
	Leadership promotion Engaging with leaders in government, civil society and the private sector to support NARBO's work
	Asia-Pacific Water Summit Integrating the agenda for water security in river basins in the Summit and other events
	“Ministers for Water” Initiative Facilitating engagement with ministers and policy makers who can promote water security

Wouter Lincklaen Arriens
Lead Professional (Water Resources Management), ADB
E-Mail: water@adb.org

Takeyoshi Sadahiro
Japan Water Agency
E-mail: Takeyoshi_Sadahiro@water.go.jp