Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs, Muhammad Tito Karnavian, emphasizes three key points at the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the World Water Forum held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC) on Monday, May 20, 2024.

First, Tito called for solidarity and inclusiveness among all countries and stakeholders related to water. He emphasized that the 10th World Water Forum must encourage innovative efforts to ensure the sustainability of the water sector.

"We must continue to deliver tangible results related to integrated water resources management, as well as access to clean and safe drinking water and adequate sanitation," Tito said when chairing the ministerial meeting.

Second, he called for synergy in various processes related to water management. He asked for the involvement of all parties, starting at the international level such as the United Nations (UN), regional, national, and even local levels. These processes will ensure real implementation of water-related global targets and goals, including the accelerated achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Third, he called for political commitment that brings real results. The Minister emphasized that governments around the world need to walk the talk, and turn discussion into action. He cited that effective policymaking and long-term commitment to water solutions will determine the success of the current discussions and beyond.

"Therefore, the 10th World Water Forum must be a beacon, guiding our way towards inclusive, impactful and mutually beneficial cooperation, to protect future generations," he said.

Water issues, he said, are not only the responsibility of professionals and academics, but also require strong leadership from policymakers, emphasizing that water is political.

Previously, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo emphasized that without water there is no food, no peace, and no life. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Forum, the president said that water must be managed properly because every drop is very valuable.

As a country with 65 percent water area, Indonesia is rich in local wisdom in water management. Starting from along the coastline, the edge of the river, to the edge of the lake. Indonesian people have a culture towards water, one of which is the subak water system in Bali, which has been practiced since the eleventh century and is recognized as a world cultural heritage.