The 10th Zambia water forum and exhibitionI and launch of the Zambia water investment program

On July 14-16, 2022, the 10th Zambia Water Forum and Exhibition (ZAWAFE) and the Zambia Water Investment Program (ZWIP) kick-off meeting will be held in Lusaka, Zambia, UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Program (UNESCO-IHP) The chairman, Professor Zhongbo Yu, director of the State Key Laboratory of Hydrology, Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering Science of Hohai University, was invited to attend the opening ceremony, and made a keynote report on "Coping with Water Security and Sustainable Development Challenges". Vice President Mutale Na Lumango and representatives from the United Nations and the World Bank attended the event.

The theme of the conference is "Changing the Investment Prospects for Water Development, Sanitation and Job Creation in Zambia and Africa as a whole", discussing and exchanging ideas on water resources management, development and water sanitation, aiming to implement the Eighth Zambia National Development Plan and 2030 Vision, investment prospects for changing or improving water security and sustainable sanitation in Zambia.

Professor Zhongbo Yu pointed out that the water crisis characterized by water shortages, severe droughts and floods, and deterioration of the water environment has become an important factor restricting the sustainable development of the social economy. Under the changing environment, water security, sustainable development and water governance are the key key to meeting this challenge. Professor Yu emphasized that water security is a fundamental issue that restricts and hinders peace and development in Africa. Under the framework of the ninth phase of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Program (IHP-IX, 2022-2029), UNESCO-IHP will give priority to scientific research and innovation, water Education, data sharing, integrated water resources management, and scientific water governance strengthen African member states to meet the challenges of water security and sustainable development in a changing environment. Strongly support African member states in terms of facilitating multi-party cooperation, exchanges and experience sharing on water issues, promoting water-related science and technology training for young experts, strengthening the training of international students, establishing the "Belt and Road" Science and Technology Fund, and organizing international water-related activities, etc., to promote UNESCO The participation and role of the African National Committee of the UNESCO Hydrological Program to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals on Water (SDG6) in Zambia and across Africa.