Indonesia Expects WWF to Build Political Consensus on Climate Change

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is optimistic that the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) in Bali will generate political consensus among participating heads of state on overcoming the challenge of the climate crisis and climate change.

The forum is scheduled to take place from May 18–25, 2024,

At an online seminar on Monday, BMKG head Dwikorita Karnawati said that based on the results of analyses by world climate institutions, current climate and weather conditions continue to be uncertain, including due to the uncontrolled release of the greenhouse gas CO2 in the atmosphere.

Climate uncertainty can result in the emergence of extreme weather events, such as drought and rain above the normal average, which can lead to social and public health degradation and affect the economic conditions of a country.

"This is one of the important substances for WWF in Bali because most countries in the world have felt the impact of climate change, which means that water availability must be maintained for the common good," Karnawati said.

According to her, the forum will also produce a political consensus from representatives of 30 participating countries with a binding decision that will have to be implemented to overcome the potential of the climate crisis.

This binding consensus will be the most important outcome of the forum since it will reflect the agreement of all participants to execute all action plans that have been prepared scientifically, based on ecosystems and natural events, by their respective countries, she informed.

She said that the real action plan will mitigate climate change and eradicate the gap between the challenges and capacities of each country in terms of managing water resources, climate, food, energy, and health.

"Each country has different capabilities in handling this matter. The lack of knowledge in science and technology makes the gap even more complex. Now, we can end it by working together to tackle the climate crisis," she added.

The 10th World Water Forum bears the theme "Water for Shared Prosperity," which translates into six sub-themes: water for humans and nature; water security and prosperity; disaster risk reduction and mitigation; governance cooperation and hydro diplomacy; sustainable water finance; and knowledge and innovation.

At the forum, Indonesia will convene discussions between stakeholders from several regions, namely the Mediterranean, Asia-Pacific, America, and Africa along with member countries of the World Water Council, to identify mechanisms and approaches to resolve water-related issues.

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