Loïc Fauchon, President of the World Water Council speaks with David Duncan, Publisher, OOSKAnews for “The Water Diplomat”. Significance of the first World Water Forum in sub-Saharan Africa, its four particular priorities, concept of “Water for Humanity; Water for Nature”, the need for a new relationship between “urban” and rural” water considerations, and the new “Five Fingers Alliance” approach are among the many topics of this interview.

Kampala – Uganda, 24 February 2020 : “Until March 2021, Africa is the Capital Water. Let’s seize this opportunity so that the intelligence of Africa can be expressed loud and clear. (…) Let's take the path from Kampala to Dakar together.” Loïc Fauchon, President of the World Water Council (WWC), opened the Symposium of the 20th African Water Association (AfWA) International Congress with a call for participation in the 9th World Water Forum.

On February 15, 2020, Loïc Fauchon, President of the World Water Council, takes part in the column "Living with less water. Another challenge for the world" in the Argentinian daily La Nación. Among the distinguished guests, he carries the voice of water by alerting on the current challenges and required  responses.

"Everyone is entitled to have access to quality drinking water in sufficient quantity to meet its requirements for food, domestic needs and healthcare", were the words of Walloon Minister for the Environment, Nature, of Forest, Rurality and Animal Welfare, Céline Tellier, as she welcomed the 71st meeting of the Board of Governors of the World Water Council, in Liège, on 5 February 2020.

Addressing water issues is key to adapting to climate change and reducing the negative impacts of water-related disasters and extreme water events. The World Water Council was actively involved in highlighting water’s crucial role in achieving and implementing the climate goals of the Paris Agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Madrid from 12-13 December. 

On 26 – 27 November 2019, the World Water Council participated in the 5th meeting of the Roundtable on Financing Water in Manila, Philippines, which was hosted by the Asian Development Bank. With more than 100 people in attendance, this second regional meeting of the Roundtable was focused on the Asian region. 

WWC Bureau member, Mrs. Qiuchi Shi, from the Ministry of Water Resources of China, gave opening remarks on behalf of the World Water Council. She reiterated the dedication of the Council to propose solutions for water financing issues.

Today is World Toilet Day. It’s not a joke.

Around the world, 4.2 billion people – more than twice the global population – live without safely managed sanitation (1). 

Access to sanitation is a human right and part of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This means that by 2030, open defecation must end, and everyone must have access to toilets, for improved dignity and living conditions.

WWC announces promotion of International Observatory on Unconventional Water and Energy Resources 

In Cairo, Loic Fauchon and the World Water Council restate publicly their availability for hydrodiplomacy efforts and announce the creation of an International Observatory on Unconventional Water and Energy Resources.