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| + | [[Business Action for Water]] was formed in 2004 by the [[International Chamber of Commerce]] and the [[World Business Council for Sustainable Development]]. Their remit was clear: to provide a business perspective at the 13th session (11-22 April 2005) of the [[UN Commission on Sustainable Development]] (UNCSD), which focused on water, sanitation and human settlements. | ||
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| + | It was said that it was an ad-hoc temporary organisation. However, [[Business Action for Water]] has remained intact since. At the 5th [[World Water Forum]] in Istanbul, 2009, [[Business Action for Water]] provided the unitary voice for business. Their purpose at the World Water Forum was unambiguous. | ||
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| + | "The overall aim of Business Action for Water is to profile business and industry as positive agents to achieve the goals, commitments and activities of the [[World Water Forum]]. It will try to achieve this by 1) communicating and promoting business contributions as a partner in water-related issues, and 2) ensuring business has a seat at the water table, i.e., that the needs and interests of business are also taken into account in a reasonable and equitable way by the international community" <ref> [http://www.businessactionforwater.org/ Business Action for Water] Accessed 6th January 2010 </ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 12:31, 6 January 2010
Introduction
Business Action for Water was formed in 2004 by the International Chamber of Commerce and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Their remit was clear: to provide a business perspective at the 13th session (11-22 April 2005) of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), which focused on water, sanitation and human settlements.
It was said that it was an ad-hoc temporary organisation. However, Business Action for Water has remained intact since. At the 5th World Water Forum in Istanbul, 2009, Business Action for Water provided the unitary voice for business. Their purpose at the World Water Forum was unambiguous.
"The overall aim of Business Action for Water is to profile business and industry as positive agents to achieve the goals, commitments and activities of the World Water Forum. It will try to achieve this by 1) communicating and promoting business contributions as a partner in water-related issues, and 2) ensuring business has a seat at the water table, i.e., that the needs and interests of business are also taken into account in a reasonable and equitable way by the international community" [1].
Members and links
Objectives
References
- ↑ Business Action for Water Accessed 6th January 2010
