// LEADERS' VIEWS CROWN PRINCE MOHAMMED BIN SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD, SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Arabia leads global water cooperation
W e wish for the utmost success of the One Water Summit, which reflects our unwavering determination to collaboratively address the environmental challenges posed by water scarcity and drought… This summit coincides with the Kingdom’s hosting of the 16th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification … aimed at reducing land degradation and drought, as the lands are a challenges in the water sector, among which growing drought... threatens the availability of usable water, exacerbates desertification, and poses risks to human life and society. This situation calls for collective efforts to devise plans that ensure the sustainability of water resources. In light of this, the Kingdom took the initiative to include water issues in the G20 work plan for the first time during its presidency in 2020. Additionally, it committed over $6 billion to support more than 200 development projects in the water sector across over 60 developing countries worldwide. Looking ahead, the Kingdom is preparing to host the 11th World Water Forum in 2027 in partnership with the World Water Council. The Kingdom has also announced the establishment of a global water organization based in Riyadh, which aims to unify and enhance the efforts of nations and significant source of fresh water. The world today faces increasing organizations in addressing water challenges comprehensively. This organization will focus on tackling water-related issues worldwide by harmonizing international efforts, fostering comprehensive solutions, and promoting the exchange of expertise and innovative technologies in this sector. In conclusion, the Kingdom calls upon member states of the United Nations, international organizations, and the private sector to join this organization. We hope that the international community's collective efforts in addressing water challenges will help us achieve our aspirations in this vital field. O pening address to the One Water Summit, 3 December 2024
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