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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. | [[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. | ||
| − | + | Originally intended to be an ad-hoc temporary organisation, [[Business Action for Water]] was renewed for the 5th [[World Water Forum]] in Istanbul, 2009 <ref> . Providing the unitary voice for business, the purpose of [[Business Action for Water]] 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" <ref> [http://www.businessactionforwater.org/ Business Action for Water] Accessed 6th January 2010 </ref>. | "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>. | ||
Revision as of 12:35, 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.
Originally intended to be an ad-hoc temporary organisation, Business Action for Water was renewed for the 5th World Water Forum in Istanbul, 2009 Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag.
