World Water Council Elects New Board

The multi-stakeholder board includes members from 12 countries and 10 international or regional organizations who represent the five Council colleges: Intergovernmental Organizations, Governments and Governmental Authorities, Enterprises and Facilities, Civil Society and Water Users Associations and Professional Associations and Academics.

The elections followed a full day of workshops and debates on the most pressing water-related issues. At a time when more than 1 billion people lack access to water and sanitation, the world stands at an important crossroads. It is therefore the Board's responsibility and duty to provide a clear strategic direction for addressing the issues but also for bringing the solutions. Whether it concerns food or energy security, cross-border co-operation, achieving the Millennium Development Goals or adapting to climate change, the World Water Council should be the key catalyst of change and aim to contribute towards greater human security, particularly for those most in need. The Board of Governors serves on a mandate of three years that lead up to the World Water Forum, organized on a triennial basis.