1. Keynote Presentation Wouter Lincklaen Arriens Lead Professional (Water Resources Management) Asian Development Bank Competing Claims for Land and Water in Changing River Deltas Issues for Research and Knowledge Partnerships to Improve Investments Wageningen, 1 September 2009

2. Introduction ADB, regional cooperation, and water security Issues for research in rural, urban and basin water Projects, partners, and principles Exploring collaboration through discussion Presentation Outline

3. About ADB Asian Development Bank Multilateral development finance institution established in 1966 Overarching objective is poverty reduction Provides financial and technical assistance 67 member countries – 48 in Asia-Pacific region 2005-2008 annual lending US$ 6-11 billion

4. ADB’s Strategic Direction Strategy 2020 Approved by ADB’s Board in 2009: Inclusive economic growth Environmentally sustainable growth Regional integration Intermediary for financing and knowledge

5. Water Financing Program comprising all water loans, TA, grants, guarantees Water Financing Partnership Facility Asia-Pacific Water Forum Regional Water Knowledge Hubs for knowledge networking and partnerships Various water practitioner networks Asia-Pacific Water Summits Water Sector How ADB Helps Clients

6. Water Financing Program Investment Areas Urban WaterRural WaterBasin Water Rural water – improve health and livelihoods Urban water – sustain economic growth in cities Basin water – promote IWRM and healthy rivers and adapt to climate change

7. Trust Funds, Expertise, Collaboration including partnerships for research Project Support (70%) –Rural, urban, basin water demonstration projects Program Quality Support (30%) –Knowledge, capacity, and innovation services –Empowering civil society –Regional cooperation $43 million committed to date Water Financing Partnership Facility Partnering with ADB

8. ADB Supports Regional Cooperation The Region Mobilizes Established in September 2006 in Manila Supported by ADB, GWP, UNESCAP, Japan, others

9. ADB Supports Regional Cooperation Practitioner Networks Water utilities networks (WUNs) in SE Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, China Water operator partnerships (WOPs) Network of Asian River Basin Organizations (NARBO) National Water Apex Body Networking Media networks – Asia Water Wire

10. ADB Supports Regional Cooperation Promoting Leadership 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit, Japan 2007 2 nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit expected in 2010 Ministers for Water Security initiative announced in Istanbul, supported by ADB and UNESCAP Asian Water Development Outlook launched KnowledgeHubs network for water security in the 21 st century

11. Knowledge Networking through KnowledgeHubs APWF’s network of regional water knowledge hubs supported by ADB and UNESCO-IHE

12. 10 Key Operating Principles for Hubs 1. Vision and leadership for achieving results in the hub’s priority topic 2. A focus on meeting client needs with relevant and feasible solutions 3. An inclusive attitude to knowledge networking with clients and partners 4. An (international) team of experienced specialists working at the hub 5.A stimulating research environment at the hub, including internships 6. Generation, identification and dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge 7.Regular comparative analysis of progress in countries across the region 8.Excellent products and services for knowledge and capacity development 9.Adequate human and financial resources to develop the hub’s excellence 10.An entrepreneurial approach to developing a sustainable business model

13. Knowledge Domains adopted by hubs Urban water management Disaster risk reduction and flood management Climate change adaptation in Southeast Asia River basin organizations and management Water quality management in river basins Hydro-informatics in river basins Water governance Irrigation service reform IWRM in Central Asia IWRM in the Pacific Erosion and sedimentation Healthy rivers and aquatic ecosystems Water resources management in mountainous areas Sanitation Transboundary water resources management Groundwater management Climate Change Adaptation in South Asia

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15. Improving Water Security Guiding Vision 5 Key Dimensions “Societies can enjoy water security when they successfully manage their water resources and services to: 1. Satisfy household water and sanitation needs in all communities 2. Support productive economies in agriculture and industry 3. Develop vibrant, livable cities and towns 4. Restore healthy rivers and ecosystems 5. Build resilient communities that can adapt to change.” Asian Water Development Outlook 2010 Team

16. Research Issues Rural Water Irrigated Agriculture Failing bureaucracies; turnover and PIM insufficient; increased off-farm income; severe groundwater depletion in plains; deltas increasingly vulnerable to climate change; governance of services needs to be improved  Analyze experience with service agreements, and explore alternative models to support irrigation providers in small-medium schemes

17. Research Issues Urban Water Low service coverage; poor sanitation and severe pollution; increased flooding in coastal cities; rapid conversion of agricultural land for industries and housing; capacity and resource constraints for medium and smaller cities  Analyze alternative modalities for phasing in comprehensive sanitation “from toilet to river” to create livable cities and reduce pollution downstream of cities, and for guiding land conversion processes around cities

18. Research Issues Basin Water Challenges in implementing IWRM, including adaptive management, climate change, water rights and allocation, payment for environmental services, and sustainable hydropower  Analyze cases of implementing IWRM in river basins as a process of adapting to changes, optimizing stakeholder satisfaction, and generating a triple-bottom line (Using the UNESCO-NARBO Guidelines launched at the 5 th World Water Forum in Istanbul)

19. Increase a triple bottom line Economic benefits $ Social benefits $ Environmental benefits $ Optimizing stakeholder satisfaction Adopt inclusive approach Find win-win solutions Generate buy-in for IWRM Implementing IWRM in basins Adaptive Management

20. IWRM Process Keys for Success Activity Project Roadmap for Investment Program Changing Conditions Finding Keys for Success in adaptive management

21. Research Issues Basin Water (continued 2)  Analyzing practical modalities for improving climate change projections in river basins/deltas  Analyze alternative modalities of combining hard (infrastructure) and soft (non-structural) interventions in water management in deltas  Analyze alternative methodologies for integrated management of coastal areas faced with urbanization, pollution from upstream, increasing storm surges, and rising sea levels Analyze alternative methodologies for valuing and paying for environmental services

22. Research Issues Basin Water (continued 3)  Analyzing cost-sharing methodologies for water resources infrastructure in transboundary rivers  Analyzing institutional models for the conjunctive management of hydropower and water resources by energy and natural resources agencies (within countries and transboundary)  Analyze alternative approaches for integrated management of aquatic lake ecosystems

23. Research Issues Basin Water (continued 4)  Analyzing methodologies for strategic environmental assessments in river basins with competing claims from hydropower, fisheries, agriculture, and ecosystem services

24. Projects and Partners Managing the Process Science for impact: ADB projects can be good cases for research Deltas in Bangladesh, Viet Nam, Indonesia around Jakarta (6 Ci’s river basins) India: Orissa State’s Baitarani river basin China: Yellow, Hai, Songhua rivers Central Asia: Aral Sea basin Coral Triangle, and many others…

25. Projects and Partners Managing the Process (continued 2) Size and recognition matters – project WUR as part of Dutch water initiatives Use the Netherlands Water Partnership Partner with APWF regional knowledge hubs Work with the Network of Asian River Basin Organizations Get clients to request WUR’s involvement

26. Principles: Strengths and Examples Positioning for Impact What are WUR’s strengths in water research? Where can WUR show consistent excellence? In what projects can success be demonstrated? How can WUR leverage the power of example? How can cost-sharing formulas be developed?

27. Exploring Collaboration Entry Points Exchange information with ADB and projects Use ADB-financed projects as research cases Develop long-term partnerships with clients, knowledge hubs and ADB in selected locations Explore cofinancing opportunities to support research collaboration in priority themes and locations Others…

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