Pioneering Global Call to Action: Transversality Awards and Conclave

All the dignitaries showed their concerns on the degradation of environment and water resources due to human interventions. They showed appreciation for India Water Foundation and its team for organising this crucial event, especially during these critical times. Sh. Gosh highlighted the challenge of inequity and inclusivity, Mr. Shombi Sharp highlighted how UN organisations in India are assisting the government in various sectors. Mr. Chaturvedi stressed on integration of policies as these issues are deeply intertwined. Ms. Tanaka said UN ESCAP has always advocated for cooperation and collaborations between countries of the sub region.

Both the days 5th and 6th we had parallel side events form some of our knowledge partners like UNOPS, GIZ, IUCN, ISID and IHE Delft Institute of Water Education. Others were ICID, World Water Council, Embassy of Israel, and Global Alliance for a sustainable Planet (GASP). The collaborating partners are- Gail India, Oil India, Anondita Medicare, Indian Oil, HPCL, BPCL, WAPCOS Limited, Dedicated Freight Corridor Limited. Eighteen sessions were organised in total throughout the two days.

Sh. Raj Bhushan Chaudhary honourable minister of state for Ministry of Jalshakti was the chief guest for the Valedictory and Awards Ceremony. More than 60 Water Transversality Global awards in various categories like Water use efficiency in industrial sector, climate resilient agriculture practices, rain water harvesting and ground water management, water reuse and treatment were given away to organisations, districts, states, individuals, youth, schools etc. by the honourable Minister in presence of Dr Arvind Kumar and Ms. MIKIKO Tanaka. Leadership awards in water, energy, environment sector was given to organisations like WAPCOS, DFCCIL, GAIL India etc.

Lifetime achievement awards were bestowed on dignitaries like Loc Fauchon, President World Water council, Prof. Eddy Moors, Rector, IHE Delft Institute of Water Education, Satya Tripathi, Secretary General GASP, Dr Nagesh Kumar, Director ISID, Parveen Kumar, CMD, DFCCIL, Navneet Sehgal, Chairman, Prasar Bharti and few others. These awards are a recognition for those who have made extraordinary contributions to water management and sustainability. These awards are more than mere recognition. They are a celebration of human ingenuity, of those who have dared to think differently, who have developed innovative solutions that bridge the complex relationships between water, technology, and environmental sustainability.

We are grateful to all the knowledge, collaborating partners, speakers, presenters, guests, dignitaries, experts and others for making this event a grand success and each one of you is a custodian of this mission to carry the momentum of this year’s conclave to the next edition of Water Transversality Global Awards and Conclave.

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