Honouring 70 Years of the Bandung Conference: A Path to Equitable Global Water Governance
In a newly published article in the International Journal of Water Resources Development, researchers propose that these principles can strengthen global water governance in four key ways:
- Reinvigorating International Cooperation – Encouraging collaboration among nations to manage water resources equitably.
- Ensuring Equity and Solidarity – Addressing disparities and ensuring fair access to water for all.
- Upholding the Human Right to Water – Recognizing water as a fundamental human right.
- Promouvoir la résolution pacifique des conflits liés à l'eau - Prévenir les conflits et favoriser le dialogue sur les ressources en eau partagées.
Bandung’s Vision, 70 Years On
As we approach the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference, this milestone is a moment for reflection:
- How can the Bandung Principles help shape a more just and sustainable future for water governance?
- What lessons can we draw from Bandung to tackle today’s most pressing global challenges?
La conférence de Bandung n'était pas seulement un événement, c'était la naissance d'un mouvement. Aujourd'hui, alors que les effets du changement climatique et les conflits liés à l'eau s'intensifient, les principes de Bandung restent un modèle de coopération internationale en matière de gouvernance de l'eau et au-delà.
As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of Bandung, let us not only celebrate its spirit and principles but actively embody and apply them in our actions. A just, inclusive, and sustainable future for water governance depends on reaffirming commitments to cooperation, equity, and peace.
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