NARBO

1.Events

Society and water has been intertwined throughout the history of humankind as evidenced by the fact that many great civilizations have been cradled in major river basins. The interrelations between water and society have developed over time and the current water situation, including water allocation, use or even conflict are deeply rooted in the history of all regions. Therefore, it is essential to learn from history when exploring solutions to water problems, seeking compromise over water conflict, and using water as catalyst for regional development. The International Workshop on Water and History will be organized to learn from history in order to build better relations between people and water in the future, leading to sustainable economic and social development. High level speakers will be invited to share knowledge and lessons on relations between water and history. Discussion among experts will help participants to explore ways to sustainable regional development through water by sharing success and lessons from history. The workshop will provide the opportunity to revisit our relations with water to build a brighter, more sustainable future, which leads to identifying solutions to global challenges such as poverty eradication and climate change.

2.Organizers:

Organizers:	Government of Japan(Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Cabinet Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), United Nations Secretary-General's Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (UNSGAB), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Bank Tokyo Office, and International Workshop on Water and History Committee
Co-sponsors:	Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and Japan Water Agency (JWA)
Support:	Asian Development Bank(ADB) and Japan Water Forum (JWF)

3.Venue:

“Tokyo Development Learning Center (World Bank Tokyo Office)” 10F, Fukoku Seimei Building 2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011 Japan

4. Dates:

13 – 14 December, 2011

5. Participants:

Experts on water and history (decision makers, government officials, academia, NGO and other stakeholders)

6. Theme:

What can we learn from water and history to ensure sustainable social and economic development?)

7. Tentative Program (TBD)
Day 1 (13 December, 2011)

13:00-13:20 Opening Ceremony
            - Mr. Kazushige Taniguchi, Special Representative, Japan, World Bank
            - Dr. Masuo Aizawa, Executive Members, Council for Science and Technology Policy, Cabinet Office,               Government of Japan
            - Mr. Kenyu Komura, President, Japan Water Agency

13:00-13:20 Opening Ceremony
            - “Water Resources: History and Sustainable Development”,Dr. Stephen F. Lintner,
              Government of Japan
            - “Water's Future: Is it history?” Dr. Arjun Thapan, Chairman, WaterLinks
            - “Water and History in Japan”, Mr. Yutaka Hosomi, Director General, Water Resources Department,
              Water and Disaster Management Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism,
              Government of Japan
            - “Water in European History”, Mr. Pierre-Alain Roche, President, Association Scientifique et
              Technique pour I' Eau et I' Environnement
            - “- “Water relics in Iran – Their significance in modern world, Case Study Qanat System”
              Dr. Ali Asghar Semsar Yazdi, Director, International Centre for Qanats and Historic Hydraulic Structures
               under the auspices of UNESCO

15:00-15:20 Coffee Break
15:20-16:40 Session I
     Panel Discussion “Learning from Water and History for sustainable development”
            - “Reinterpreting Water History for Better Future” Prof. Mohamed Fekri Abdel-Fattah Hassan, Emeritus Petrie                Professor for Archaeology, London University
            - “Water Governance in a City of Southwest China before 17th Century : Exploring Historical wisdom for Today”                Prof. Zheng Xiao Yun, President, International Water History Association,
               and Professor and assistant president of Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, China
            - “Historical Development of Water Management in Asia : From Fields to Basin” Dr. Keizrul　bin　Abdullah,                Chairperson, Network of Asian River Basin Organizations (NARBO)
              Dr. Ali Asghar Semsar Yazdi, Director, International Centre for Qanats and Historic Hydraulic Structures
              under the auspices of UNESCO
            - “How "Japan of 8th century" has been created from water management -Example of Gyoki's project-”
               Mr. Hideaki Oda, Board Member, United Nations Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation                (UNSGAB)
            - “Water Resources In the United States: Perspectives and Challenges” Dr. Jerome Delli Priscoli, Senior Advisor,                Institute for Water Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
            - “Water and Power :Lessons from the history of droughts in Morocco” Dr. Mohamed Ait Kadi, President of the               General Council of Agricultural Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Government of Morocco and               Chair of Technical Committee, Global Water Partnership (GWP)
     Moderator
              Mr. Kenzo Hiroki, Principal, International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (UNESCO-ICHARM),               Public Works Research Institute (PWRI)

Day 2 (14 December, 2011)

9:30-12:30 Session II
            - “The role of water and sanitation in the battle against water-borne diseases: the case of modern Tokyo” Prof.               Takeshi Nagashima, Associate Professor （Economic & Social History）, School of Economics, Senshu               University
            - “How can we pass our experience on water and history to the next generation?” Dr. Pichai Sonchaeng,               President, National Science Museum, Thailand
            - “Water and history in arid central Eurasia” Prof. Masayoshi Nakawo, Executive Director, National Institutes for               - “Pakistan History of Water, Civilizations, Livelihoods and Peace” Mr. Syed Naseer Ahmad Gillani, Chief,               Planning Commission, Government of Pakistan

12:30-13:30 Lunch Break

13:30-16:00 Plenary Session
     Moderator
              Dr. Jerome Delli Priscoli, Senior Advisor, Institute for Water Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

16:00-16:20 Way Forward

16:20-16:30 Closing


* Program and Invited Speakers should be changed.