Roundtable 2 – Innovative Technology towards Clean and Affordable Water
Roundtable 3 – Sound Financing Strategies and Affordability of Water
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• LORD RONALD OXBURGH Member, House of Lords, UK
• MR CHRISTOPHER GASSON Publisher, Global Water Intelligence
Panelists: • MR LEON AWERBUCH President, Leading Edge Technologies Ltd & Programme Chairman, International Desalination Association • MS GRETCHEN MCCLAIN Senior Vice President ITT Corporation and President ITT Fluid and Motion Control • MR CHARLES GORDON President and CEO, Siemens Water Technologies • DR KENJI MATSUMOTO Director-Board Member and Senior Corporate Vice President, Nitto Denko Corporation • DR ANDREW BENEDEK Chairman and CEO, Benedek Inc
Panelists: • MR STEVE BOLZE President, GE Power & Water • MR LUIS JUAN ORETA Chief Finance Officer, Manila Water • DR BINDU LOHANI Vice President, Asian Development Bank • MS OLIVIA LUM, Group CEO and President, Hyflux • MR HIROSHI WATANABE President and CEO, Japan Bank for International Cooperation
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Message from the Minister
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Hitting a new high Singapore International Water Week 2010
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A shared vision for water sustainability Water Leaders Summit
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Addressing challenges Water Convention
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Bigger and better Water Expo
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The Business of water Business Forums
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Celebrating achievements Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2010
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Presenting Singapore’s water icons Technical Tours
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The more, the merrier Co-located Events
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Water wonderful world Singapore International Water Festival
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Universal fun Closing dinner @ Universal Studios Singapore
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Water Week 2011 Programme
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Special Thanks
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Message from the Minister Since its inception in 2008, the Singapore International Water Week has grown from strength to strength as the global platform for water solutions. Singapore International Water Week 2010, which was co-located with the 2nd World Cities Summit, attracted more than 14,000 participants from 112 countries and regions. Over S$2.8 billion worth of investments, tenders and research agreements were announced during the event. The key events of the Singapore
International Water Week 2010 are highlighted in this publication, Solutions, while the key ideas from the Water Leaders Summit have been distilled into its sister publication - The Blue Paper. Together, both publications encapsulate the gist of the events and the insightful discussions that took place. The Singapore International Water Week is not an end unto itself. Rather, this annual event will continue to strive to provide a global platform that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners to address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities and celebrate achievements in the water world.
May I take this opportunity to extend my warmest invitation to you to join us at the Singapore International Water Week 2011. To be held from 4 to 8 July 2011, the event is themed “Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment�. It will address the latest and most pertinent water issues confronting our rapidly changing world. I look forward to seeing you in Singapore next July.
Dr Yaacob Ibrahim Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Singapore
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Hitting a New High Singapore International Water Week 2010 The third edition of the Singapore International Water Week hit a new high when the event came to a successful close on 2 July 2010. Held together with the World Cities Summit, Singapore International Water Week 2010 saw a record increase in the number of trade attendees to over 14,000 from 112 countries/regions. The total value of announcements for projects awarded, tenders, investments into Singapore and R&D MOUs exceeded S$2.8 billion, up by 27% from last year’s S$2.2 billion. “We are extremely pleased with the positive outcome at the 2010 Singapore International Water Week which continues to grow into its third year. The continued strong support from participating countries and regions is an affirmation of our vision to be the global platform for water solutions. Despite the uncertain global economic recovery, water remains a key focus area for governments and industries as cities around the world continue to grow at an unprecedented rate with rapid urbanisation. Many countries continue to seek clean and affordable solutions to meet their respective needs and use the Water Week as a platform for learning, exchange and networking. We
are delighted with the significant increase in the total value of announcements during the week. It augurs well for the growing water sector across the globe and in ensuring delivery of water services where needed,” said Michael Toh, Managing Director of Singapore International Water Week.
ENCOURAGING STATISTICS Demonstrating the event’s growing global appeal and significance, this year’s Water Week received strong support from the global community, including key international organisations, as well as the government, industry, research and consultancy sectors from 112 countries. Feedback from the participants on the Water Week and its pillar events such as the Water Leaders Summit, Water Convention, Water Expo, Business Forums and the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize has been very positive all-round. The number of high-level delegates at the Water Leaders Summit jumped 22% to 379, including participation by board members of UN Secretary-General Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation, Crown Prince of Orange, President of the Republic of Maldives, Vice President of World Bank, the
Water and Environment Ministers of Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates as well as CEOs of leading global water companies and water organisations. At the Water Convention, over 1,000 experts, academics and practitioners came together to discuss the advancements and challenges in water technologies. In particular, the enhanced networking and business opportunities, such as the Industryto-Industry networking sessions to enable cross industry interaction at the Water Week were well received as testified by the robust attendance
Opening performance at the joint opening ceremony of Singapore International Water Week and World Cities Summit 2010
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and we have received very positive feedback from our exhibitors who have lauded the quality of trade visitors and the myriad offer of rich networking opportunities. We have already received bookings from both returning exhibitors and also new reservations for next year’s Water Expo.” In all, 26 new products and technologies made their regional and international debut at the Water Expo’s Innovation Corner, signalling a strong endorsement of the Water Week as an important platform for such global and regional launches. Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean giving the keynote address at the joint opening ceremony of the Singapore International Water Week 2010 and World Cities Summit 2010.
at every session. The number of participants in 2010 represented an increase of almost 20% over the preceding year. The Water Expo, a major water trade show showcasing the latest and widest range of products, services and water technologies, saw a record turnout with a total of eight country pavilions, boosted by the debut of two new country pavilions from Canada and Korea. The Water Expo was completely sold out in the month leading to the start of the event. Following their success in previous editions of the Water Week, Japanese companies turned up in full force and showcased their latest water solutions in an expanded Japan Pavilion, which was double the size compared to last year. The
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Expo also featured more than 500 participating companies from nearly 40 countries/regions. Said Mr Jimmy Lau, Managing Director, Singapore Airshow & Events Pte Ltd (SAe), co-event organisers of Singapore International Water Week, “The sell-out success at this year’s Water Expo is proof that water companies are looking at the Water Expo as a platform of choice and a must-attend event with a proven ROI. At this year’s event, exhibitors are showcasing a wider and even more comprehensive range of products and services, in addition to taking up bigger exhibition space and spending more on their booths. The Water Expo at Water Week 2010 has seen a better integration of co-located events
As one of the pillar events of the Singapore International Water Week, the eight Business Forums provided excellent premiere networking and deal-making opportunities for leading water markets in Americas, China, Europe, Australia, India, Japan, Middle East and North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Close to 100 eminent speakers and distinguished industry experts from both the public and private sectors graced each of the eight business forums. Apart from these, the number of colocated events grew nearly 60% to 120 events, including the inaugural Asia-Pacific Water Ministers’ Forum, the 14th Meeting of the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation, and the first-ever River Basin & Delta Management Workshop.
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean (left), together with the Minister for Environment and Water Resources, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim (right) launched the new water document that outlines Singapore’s water plans for the next 50 years at the PUB pavilion.
Off to a roaring start More than 2000 delegates and guests graced the joint opening ceremony of the 3rd Singapore International Water Week and 2nd World Cities Summit held at the Suntec Singapore Exhibition Hall 404 on June 28, 2010. The Guest of Honour was Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Mr Teo Chee Hean. In his keynote address, Mr Teo highlighted that water, a scarce resource, had played a critical role in ensuring the economic growth of each city. He also reiterated that ensuring a safe, reliable and affordable supply of water is one of the key challenges faced by cities today which resonates well with the theme for the Water Week 2010 -Sustainable Cities: Clean and Affordable Water. Prominent attendees include HRH Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange, the Netherlands, Mr Yoshiro Mori, former Prime Minister of Japan, Dr Han Seung Soo, former Prime Minister of Republic of Korea, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, Minister of Development, Brunei and heads of the international organizations such as Ms Noeleen Heyzer, Under-Secretary-General of the UN & Executive Secretary of UNESCAP and Mrs Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka, Executive Director of UN-HABITAT. There were also great reviews on the Opening Performance put together by award-winning music producer, Andrew Lum, renowned dance choreographer Oliver Pang, dancers Jeanette Anzalone and Tariao Filomar Cortezano, and sand artist Oscar, which highlighted the need for communities, cities and nations to work hand in hand for sustainable global development. On the same evening, the delegates and guests also witnessed the opening of the Water Expo and the World Cities Summit Expo. National water agency PUB also launched their new publication “Water for All: Conserve, Value, Enjoy – Meeting our water needs for the next 50 years” which outlines Singapore’s water strategies and long term plans to meet growing water demand. Singapore International Water Week 2010
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A Shared Vision for Water Sustainability Water Leaders Summit More than 350 leaders forming the who’s who of the global water industry came together in a stimulating discussion, all for a shared goal of ensuring water sustainability for years to come. A brief summary of the discussions can be found here while the complete report of the deliberations are appended in the Blue Paper.
Cities are where most of the world’s population is going to live in the next few decades. As cities grow, they are “straining and exhausting the water sources that first gave them life, stifling their own future growth prospects”. This intimate connection between cities and water was the motivation for holding the 2010 World Cities Summit and the Singapore International Water Week concurrently in Singapore. At the Water Leaders Summit, a flagship event of the Water Week, more than 350 influential stakeholders came together for stimulating discussions on a subject that will become more crucial in the coming years. The key challenges faced by the water sector in governance, finance and technology were discussed over three roundtables, chaired by individuals well-known for their grasp of issues. Once again, it was recognised that water needs to be managed holistically with the help of “active
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citizenry”, keeping in mind that it is closely linked to many other spheres such as energy, agriculture, industry, land-use and health. Piecemeal management of such a universal resource would only lead to imbalances and inefficiencies. It was stressed that there should be a clear strategy, with welldefined lines of decision-making so that all the players involved, whether the public sector, private sector, financial institutions or end users know their roles and responsibilities. It became evident from the varied discussions that energyefficiency is high on the agenda of technology-providers and engineering companies. The still-unrealised potential of used water as a source of energy was highlighted as a challenge. An important message that came through was that accelerating the rate of technological innovation in the water sector was important. Creating an environment of competition between the best technological solutions could
only be possible if the government, through its policies drove markets in that direction. The roundtable on finance at the summit took on some long-festering challenges befuddling the water sector. Most water utilities in the world are barely able to recover their operating costs. For long, it has been accepted that full-cost recovery can never be applied to water tariffs because water is so essential for existence. However, the irony about the artificially low tariffs is that it is not helping the poor at all. It was acknowledged at the meet that the inability to recover costs in a transparent manner has deprived this capital-intensive sector from the muchneeded finance for maintaining assets, building capacity and driving efficiency.
Despite all the challenges, there are many examples of successful water management, which were showcased during the summit. The Commissioner of the Yellow River Conservancy Commission, which won the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize shared the story of the river’s revival. Manila Water Company, a role model for a public-private-partnership communicated the factors for its success to the delegates. Singapore’s water managers were at hand to explain how integrated water resources management could lead the nation from scarcity to security. The summit ended with its Chairperson, Professor Tommy Koh emphasising that all water stakeholders need to come together with a shared vision to ensure that the goals of sustainability could be attained. Singapore International Water Week 2010
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Addressing Challenges Water Convention As one of the flagship events of the Singapore International Water Week 2010, the Water Convention serves as a platform for industry experts, regulators, academics and water professionals to share and discuss ideas on a wide range of water challenges and topics through presentations and panel discussions.
Four main themes were covered for Water Convention 2010, namely: • Solutions for Water System Efficiency & Effectiveness • Planning for Sustainable Water Solutions • Water Quality & Health • Governance & Finance The last theme on Governance & Finance was a new addition to the Convention to examine funding issues and financial models for water infrastructure. The addition of this theme also expanded the scope of the Convention to look
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at the water industry in a holistic manner. The Water Convention 2010 was off to a good start on the first day, with full-house attendance at the keynote presentations by eminent speakers such as Mr Paul Brown, President, CDM and Dr Maria Neira, Director, Public Health and Environment, World Health Organisation. The keynote speakers delivered interesting and highly relevant speeches on the four Convention themes which left lasting impressions on the delegates. The keynote speeches also provided a good opening for
the rest of the Convention which consisted of 5 parallel sessions, giving a total of 40 sessions over 2 days. The parallel sessions were well attended, with some of the rooms having standing-room only, indicating the high level of interest in the presentations. Another new feature that was introduced in Water Convention 2010 was a dedicated poster session which provided space and time for delegates to engage the poster presenters in lively discussions about their work. The Convention also introduced e-posters for the first time, which allowed delegates to browse through the posters at
their own pace, and to include comments about the posters to the presenters. In all, more than 1,000 delegates attended the Water Convention 2010 where 160 oral and 80 poster presentations were showcased. The enthusiastic response to the e-posters and the lively discussions at the Convention also attested to the success of the Convention in providing a platform for discussions among water professionals across different sections of the water industry.
“For CDM, SIWW is a “MUST” in our global water marketing calendar. We are gratified to see our founding sponsorship of SIWW return everincreasing value in growing our water business relationships, in advancing bold concept of integrated water management and technology, and in generating substantive business leads from virtually all geographies.” John Bates Associate CDM
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Bigger and Better Water Expo Against the backdrop of a recovering global economy, the Water Expo 2010 has once again delivered bigger and better results. With a month to go before the Singapore International Water Week 2010 opened, all 15,000 square meters of covered exhibition space was totally sold out.
More than 510 participating exhibitors from over 39 countries and regions convened at the Water Expo 2010 to connect with key customers and potential business partners and to showcase the latest and widest range of products, services and water technologies. Water companies from Canada and Korea made their debut appearance at this year’s Water Expo, underscoring the strategic value and pro-business
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environment of the Water Week. They join returning country pavilions China, Europe, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and Singapore to bring the total number to a record high of 8 pavilions this year. As host of Water Week, Singapore has the largest pavilion with 67 exhibitors. It brings together both private and public sectors in sharing water efforts beyond the shores of Singapore. Japanese
companies continued to ride on the successful formula of the previous editions of Water Expo and returned to showcase their green innovations in a pavilion space that has doubled compared to last year. The Canadian provincial and federal government came together with 12 Canadian water companies to showcase the total water solutions, products and investment opportunities available from Canada. Korea was equally strong, with nine exhibiting companies showcasing technologies on industrial solutions and more. Innovative products such as those designed for everyday use within domestic households and enhancements to the consumer’s
well-being make for a notably refreshing highlight at the Korean pavilion. In all, 26 new products and technologies made their regional and international debut at the Water Expo’s Innovation Corner, signalling a strong endorsement of the Water Week as an important platform for such global and regional launches. Through the newly-launched online portal, Connect@SIWW, trade attendees and exhibitors were able to engage potential business partners prior to attending the event, thus maximising their time during the Water Week.
This portal complemented the many networking events at the Water Week. Industry-to-Industry Networking Tea Sessions hosted by local industry associations were well attended and provided rich networking grounds for connecting the water community and creating cross-industry business opportunities. These growths in uncertain times cement the importance of Water Expo in connecting the various streams of water-related technology, products, solutions and opportunities for the water community.
We were surprised by the number of exhibitors and quality and the number of people who came to the SIWW. This conference has provided us with a number of new contacts & access to new markets. We look forward to SIWW 2011. Brendan Murray, Commercial Manager Orica Watercare Singapore International Water Week 2010
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The Business of Water Business Forums With close to 100 ministers, CEOs and water leaders coming on board as speakers, the Business Forums 2010 attracted more than 1,700 delegates from across the globe. One of the most sought-after pillar events of the Singapore International Water Week 2010, the Business Forums offer captains of the water industry a spread of business networking, partnership formation, and lucrative dealmaking opportunities across eight markets covering the Americas, Australia, China, Europe, India, Japan, Middle East & North Africa, and Southeast Asia. The Finance Forum, which was successfully introduced in 2009, was incorporated as a track under the Water Leaders Summit and the Water Convention this year. AMERICAS Climate change and renewable energy in water and wastewater industries offer good prospects in closing the water infrastructure gap estimated at US$300-US$500 billion in the United States market. In Canada, the government has rolled out a slew of legislative efforts, which include the establishment of an Office of Greening Government Operations, introduction of 12 Solutions
“Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act” in Ontario, and new Federal municipal wastewater treatment regulations to prevent pollutant discharge to waterways and protect fresh water supplies. Compliance with the new regulations alone is expected to generate some C$10-15 billion worth of business. AUSTRALIA Drier climate and over extraction are not the only contributing factors to Australia’s water woes. Over the next seven years, Melbourne’s capital expenditure will shift from water to wastewater, ageing infrastructure, and system renewals. In contrast, Queensland presents a wide spectrum of business opportunities covering asset investment, water quality, water resource planning arrangement, and increasing the workforce’s skills and knowledge. CHINA China’s water market remains strong with some 2,300 wastewater
treatment projects currently in progress. Rapid urbanisation in China is expected to continue for another 15-20 years which will bring about greater challenges and opportunities for the municipal wastewater sector. Since 2006, a total of RMB 1 trillion has been invested in the water sector and this trend is likely to continue till 2015. Another RMB 35.6 billion will also be invested in water pollution control and treatment technologies till 2020. EUROPE By 2030, Europe is poised to become the leading centre of expertise for providing safe, clean and affordable water services while protecting nature. The Danube River Basin, which serves some 80 million population across 14 countries, calls for regional cooperation to ensure the protection of water and ecological resources. The river basin management plan was finalised in Dec 2009. Through innovative technologies, the Netherlands has
created business opportunities for its homegrown industry players like Optiqua and Voltea. Emerging markets like Croatia have plans to build more than 300 wastewater treatment plants. INDIA Since 2007, the Government in India has planned a total investment of US$50 billion in the water sector in its 11th Five Year Plan, which is 2.5 times more than the previous plan. In New Delhi alone, it needs an annual investment of Rs. 15 billion for its water infrastructure. What’s lacking are trained personnel and longterm financing for its water infrastructure. Many water supply PPPs in rural India have proven to be successful albeit the water supplied is more costly than even in Delhi or Mumbai. India welcomes potential investors to look towards the numerous smaller projects across India, which could provide excellent financial returns. JAPAN Water remains a key priority area under Japan’s new economic growth strategies. The Japanese
government which currently operates many Japanese water and wastewater industries, is open to form strategic alliances with private companies with the relevant water technologies. It is expected that Japan’s demand for water infrastructure will be in the wastewater-related, agricultural and flood control areas in the years to come. To penetrate developing markets, both Singapore and Japanese companies have collaborated to bring good quality solutions at an affordable price to developing countries. MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Water reuse has gained popularity across the Middle East with several countries creating unified structures for integrated resource management and decentralising their water supply and sanitation services. In Oman alone, significant investments are required to extend water reuse coverage from 14% to 90%. In South Africa, some innovative water reuse applications have emerged over the past few years and there is great potential in introducing technology to bring down the costs of water reuse in Africa.
SOUTHEAST ASIA Across Southeast Asia, business opportunities remain abundant as Cambodia targets to equip all its factories, including those owned by small and medium enterprises, with wastewater treatment facilities. While Myanmar needs to ensure that there is sufficient water to fuel the growth of its agricultural sector, Singapore has called a tender for a second desalination plant at 70mgd to enhance the drought resilience of its water supply.
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Celebrating Achievements Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2010 For its success in transforming China’s second-longest river, the Yellow River Conservancy Commission (YRCC) outshone 49 other nominees to become the third recipient of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize. From left to right: Professor Lim Pin, Chairman of Singapore Millennium Foundation, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, YRCC Commissioner Li Guoying
The Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize is an international water award that recognises outstanding contributions towards solving global water problems by either applying technologies or implementing policies and programmes which benefit humanity. This year, the coveted water prize was awarded to the Yellow River Conservancy Commission (YRCC) for its outstanding accomplishments in integrated river basin management that is unrivalled in scale. YRCC’s innovative policies and solutions have brought about
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widespread and sustainable social, economic and environmental benefits. Under YRCC’s integrated water allocation programme, the Yellow River has flowed unabated over the last 10 years. Over one hundred million people living in the 9 provinces within the river basin, as well as in Hebei and Tianjin now enjoy an improved and reliable supply of water for domestic use, agricultural irrigation and industrial consumption. Nourished by the Yellow River, previously dry-cracked agricultural lands bear bountiful harvests. Large areas of wetlands and biodiversity in Yellow River Delta have also been restored
over the years, returning life and vitality to the river. In addition, the regulated release of water and sediments has prevented floods and protects some 90 million people living in the flood-prone areas from loss of lives and damage to property. The technological innovations and holistic policies of Yellow River Conservancy Commission has rejuvenated the Yellow River, and revived its aquatic ecosystem from severe deterioration. With its emphasis on nurturing life, YRCC’s river basin management strategies – based on a philosophy of “Maintaining the healthy life
of the Yellow River” – are not only effective but also sustainable. One of the world’s famous rivers, the Yellow River belongs not only to China, but also the entire world. The accomplishments of YRCC have preserved this great river for our future generations. LEE KUAN YEW PRIZE AWARD CEREMONY AND BANQUET The Lee Kuan Yew Prize Award Ceremony and Banquet held at the Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore, also witnessed the presentation of the inaugural Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize to the City of Bilbao in
recognition of its integrated and holistic approach to urban transformation. The highlight of the gala event was the much anticipated dialogue session with Minister Mentor, Lee Kuan Yew, moderated by Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Minister Mentor answered a range of questions from the 650 invited guests, on areas like climate change, new energy sources, water policies and city planning. Guests were treated to two outstanding performances
YRCC is awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2010 for its unprecedented achievements in transforming one of the world’s most famous rivers.
Han Kim performing with his clarinet
presented by the School of the Arts (SOTA), Singapore’s first national arts school. A holistic school, SOTA celebrates experimentation, expression and discovery in an effort to groom future generations of artists and creative professionals to be leaders in all fields. The opening performance was led by accomplished young vocalist Amni Musfirah, a Year 4 student at SOTA. Her performance was accompanied by members of the SOTA String Ensemble. Together, they performed an inspiring and
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Dialogue with Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, moderated by Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
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refreshing rendition of “What a Wonderful World”, a fitting tribute to the theme of both SIWW and WCS.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: • Mr Tan Gee Paw Chairman, PUB, Singapore
Two talented artistes from SOTA –Yang Tien and Han Kim impressed guests with the second performance, “Carnival of Venice by Giampieri”. A 14-year-old student of SOTA, Han Kim took to the clarinet at only 7 years of age, and has since received international praise and awards for his musical talents in Beijing, Seoul, Germany and Tokyo. Yang Tien is a member of faculty at SOTA, and a seasoned veteran when it comes to the harpsichord and piano. An alumnus of the Royal Academy of Music in London, she has won numerous international competitions and accolades for both instruments.
MEMBERS: • Dr Andrew Benedek Chairman and CEO Benedek Inc, United States
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• Professor Chen Ji Ning Executive Vice President Tsinghua University, China
WATER PRIZE COUNCIL CHAIRMAN: • Mr Tony Tan Chairman National Research Foundation Singapore DEPUTY CHAIRMAN: • Professor Lim Pin Chairman Singapore Millennium Foundation
• Mr Daniel McCarthy President and Chief Executive Officer, Black & Veatch Water United States
MEMBERS: • Professor Clayton Christensen Robert and Jane Cizik Professor of Business Administration Harvard Business School United States
• Dr Mahmoud Abu-Zeid President Arab Water Council, Egypt
• Mr Kenji Fujiyoshi Chairman Mitsui Chemicals, Japan
• Professor Perry McCarty Silas H. Palmer Professor Emeritus, Stanford University United States
• Lord Ronald Oxburgh House of Lords Select Committee on Science & Technology United Kingdom
• Professor Bertil Andersson Provost, Nanyang Technological University Singapore
• Professor Tommy Koh Ambassador-at-Large Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore
The third edition of the Singapore International Water Week hit a new high when the event came to a successful close on 2 July 2010. Held together with the World Cities Summit, Singapore International Water Week 2010 saw a record increase in the number of trade attendees to over 14,000 from 112 countries/regions. The total value of announcements for projects awarded, tenders, investments into Singapore and R&D MOUs exceeded S$2.8 billion, up by 27% from last year’s S$2.2 billion. “We are extremely pleased with the positive outcome at the 2010 Singapore International Water Week which continues to grow into its third year. The continued strong support from participating countries Engaging the youths through volunteerism has been a critical element of the Singapore International Water Week. The annual event rallied support from all seven tertiary educational institutions in Singapore to engage a record number of about 600 students as student ambassadors.
Record number of volunteers The student ambassadors, which has grown over two folds in number, were assigned roles and responsibilities that complemented their respective fields of study so as to maximise their out-of-the-classroom learning opportunities. From event logistics to direct liaison and interaction with delegates and water companies, the student ambassadors were involved in various aspects of the Water Week, and gained insights on the importance of this resource to leaders around the world. To prepare the student ambassadors for volunteering at the Water Week, a comprehensive training programme was developed to empower volunteers with relevant knowledge and information about water issues as well as ways of ensuring good service experience for the delegates and guests. The training programme received positive feedback and has become an integral part of volunteers engagement for Water Week.
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Presenting Singapore’s Water Icons Technical Tours To enhance the Singapore International Water Week 2010 experience, technical tours to various PUB projects and installations were organised for delegates. These tours, held over two days on 28 June 2010 and 2 July 2010, received overwhelming response with the attendance of over 500 delegates.
Delegates viewing the 3D model of Marina Barrage
The tours were organised along five different themes that exemplified the best of Singapore’s success in water management. The Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) programme, which aims to bring Singaporeans closer to water is one such example. The delegates on this tour saw how Singapore’s drains, canals and reservoirs were given a make-over to become beautiful and clean streams, rivers and lakes. The sites
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visited included Kolam Ayer ABC Waterfront, Balam Estate Rain Garden and MacRitchie Reservoir. A tour to Singapore’s Water Icons brought the delegates to the NEWater Visitor Centre, the focal point of Singapore’s public education on NEWater, as well as to the new Sembcorp NEWater Plant. Awarded to Sembcorp Industries, a home-grown leading water, energy and marine group under
a Design-Build-Own-Operate (DBOO) contract, the plant is a showcase of an innovative “planton-plant” design for maximising land use. The plant is sited on the rooftop of the Changi Water Reclamation Plant, the largest water reclamation plant in the region. The Marina Barrage, the newest icon in Singapore’s water story, was also a major highlight of the tour.
Delegates at the Punggol 21+ Gallery
Dubbed the Waterfront Town of the 21st Century, Punggol 21+, a new township located in the northeastern part of Singapore aims to raise the benchmark for public housing by delivering an affordable waterfront living experience to Singaporeans. The delegates on this tour had the opportunity to experience first-hand the highly coordinated multi-government agency efforts that brought to fruition this marriage of waterfront living and affordable public housing. True to its multiagency approach to developing the new town, officers from the Housing Development Board (HDB), Land Transport Authority (LTA), Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and national water agency PUB were on hand to guide and brief the delegates as they went on a tour around the new town. Part of the tour included a train ride on the Light Rail Transit and a scenic boat ride to an iconic floating island in the newly created
Punggol-Serangoon Reservoir. Mr U Pohn Myint, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation of Myanmar, was one of the delegates who toured Punggol 21+. He expressed keen interest in the development and hoped to visit it again when it is fully completed. The technical tours also brought the delegates to Changi Water Reclamation Plant, the heart of Deep Tunnel Sewerage System under Used Water Superhighway tour, as well as Ulu Pandan Membrane Bioreactor Plant and the Singspring Desalination Plant where they witnessed various Membrane Technologies in Action. The delegates found the tours engaging, informative and beneficial to their work. There was also special mention for the professionalism and outstanding services provided by the tour guides.
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The More, The Merrier Co-located Events A record number of 120 co-located events happening on the sidelines of the Singapore International Water Week 2010 added much buzz to the week.
Key co-located events of the Singapore International Water Week 2010 include the 2nd World Cities Summit 2010, the inaugural Asia Pacific Water Ministers Forum, 14th Board Meeting of the United Nations Secretary-General Advisory Board for Water & Sanitation (UNSGAB) as well as the first-ever River Basin and Delta Management workshop. 20 Solutions
Themed “Liveable and Sustainable Cities for the Future�, the World Cities Summit saw over 1,000 delegates gathered here to identify innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges facing cities today. Over at the inaugural Asia Pacific Water Ministers Forum, 21 ministerial level delegates,
including the President of Maldives, came together to share and exchange best water governance practices. The Board Meeting of the 14th UNSGAB on Water and Sanitation was held alongside the Water Week from 29 Jun to 1 Jul 2010. Chaired by HRH Prince Willem-Alexander, the Prince of Orange from The Netherlands, the UNSGAB is an independent body which gives advice to UN Secretary General on global water and sanitation issues. A dialogue session was also held between UNSGAB Board Members and ministerial delegates in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss issues pertaining to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals for Water and Sanitation.
Week beyond urban solutions, and moving into topics such as integrated water resource management and climate change adaptation in the context of river basins and deltas. Themed “Opportunities and Challenges in response to Climate Change�, the workshop featured various case studies, amongst others Danube River, Mekong Delta, Mississippi River and Yellow River.
In addition, a myriad of other colocated events including meetings, conferences, workshops, award ceremonies, launch/media events, networking receptions and water activities served to keep the delegates on their toes throughout the week.
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Water Wonderful World Singapore International Water Festival Jointly organised by Singapore Polytechnic and national water agency PUB, in conjunction with the Singapore International Water Week, the SIWF aims to raise water appreciation and awareness of water issues among youths through a host of water activities that allow them to enjoy the active, beautiful and clean waters in Singapore. Returning with a splash this year, the annual Singapore International Water Festival (SIWF) was once again held at Marina Barrage. Held over the weekend of 26-27 June 2010, the SIWF was a bustling affair with water activities such as rowing by the bay, sailing joy ride, canoeing and dragon boat rowing. Thrilling jet-ski and wakeboarding demonstrations also provided plenty of excitement for the participants and spectators alike.
Secondary school water walkers balancing on choppy waters while racing for the ‘walking on water’ competition.
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To mark the start of the SIWF 2010, more than 300 people from all walks of life turned up for the water walk despite the heavy downpour on the morning of 26 June 2010. They gamely carried buckets of water and thronged through the Marina Barrage – just to experience the tiresome journey when clean water is not easily
available. This activity served as a reminder for the young and old to treasure water. Singapore Polytechnic’s Principal, management and students donned international costumes to make their experience more realistic, with an eskimo, Amazon tribal chief and even a Samsui woman amongst them. Members of the public were further treated to a show-and-tell performance by SP students from the theatre compass club. This was one of the unique activities where the budding actors had the privilege to snap some shots with Mr Teo Ser Luck, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports & Ministry of Transport who was the Guest-of-Honour.
Mr Teo Ser Luck, Senior Parliamentary Secretary of Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports and Ministry of Transport and the stars of SIWF smiling for the camera.
Mr Michael Toh, Managing Director, Singapore International Water Week, said: “We are excited to see the return of SIWF during this year’s Singapore International Water Week. By celebrating the importance of water in our lives, we hope to raise water appreciation and conservation among Singaporeans, and to encourage them to take greater ownership of water issues. This is also in line with our efforts to ensure water sustainability for future generations – a critical issue that was actively discussed with participants at the Water Week.”
Youth Olympic Games mascots, Merly and Lyo made an appearance at SIWF
New kid on the block – Rowing by the bay is the latest addition to SIWF’s list of activities.
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Universal Fun Closing dinner @ Universal Studios Singapore All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy and that was certainly not what the organisers of Singapore International Water Week had in mind. After a week of intense discussions and exchanges, it was time to paint the town red at the Universal Studios Singapore, one of the latest attractions to call Singapore home.
Delegates thronged Resorts World’s Universal Studios Singapore for a night of exhilarating fun and rides
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About 1,400 delegates and guests let their hair down at the Resorts World’s Universal Studios Singapore where the closing dinner was held on 1 Jul 2010. Besides a sumptuous spread of international gourmet, the organisers had also put together some special activities for the guests. For those who wanted to experience the magic of 21st century movie making using special effects, the 25-min ‘Lights!Camera!Action!’
video hosted by Steven Spielberg was a great activity for them. For delegates who were game for adrenalin rides, the Revenge of the Mummy, a high-speed psychological thrilling roller coaster ride was the perfect end to the week. Universal Studios Characters such as Betty Boop, Charlie Chaplin and Beetle Juice also joined in the party, keeping the guests entertained and leaving lovely photo memories for all.
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Water Week 2011 Programme TIME
MORNING
LATE MORNING
AFTERNOON
LATE AFTERNOON
EVENING Opening Ceremony
Golf Classic Monday
&
Technical Tours
Welcome Reception
4 July 2011 Co-located Events
Tuesday Water Leaders Summit
Singapore Water Lecture
Water Convention
5 July 2011
Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Award Ceremony & Banquet
Water Expo
Water Leaders Summit
Business Forums
Wednesday 6 July 2011
Water Convention
Water Expo
Thursday 7 July 2011
Water Convention
Business Forums
Water Expo
Friday 8 July 2011
Accurate as of 31 August 2010
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Technical Tours
Co-located Events
Closing Dinner
Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment 4 – 8 July 2011, Singapore
The global platform for water solutions, Singapore International Water Week brings policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners together to address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities and celebrate achievements in the water world. A record number of more than 14,000 delegates and trade visitors from over 112 countries/regions attended Water Week and the World Cities Summit 2010, which was filled with insightful discussions and fruitful exchanges. Themed Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment, Singapore International Water Week 2011 will be held from 4 - 8 July 2011. It will address the latest and most pertinent water issues confronting our rapidly changing world. With an extended focus beyond urban water solutions, other issues affecting the urban environment such as climate change and the management of watersheds and river basins will also be covered. A wellspring of exciting technologies and business opportunities awaits at Water Week 2011. Visit www.siww.com.sg for more information.
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Special thanks Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Sponsor
Founding Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors
Strategic Partners
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Contact us Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment www.siww.com.sg For enquiries on Singapore International Water Week, please contact: Michael Toh Managing Director Singapore International Water Week 40 Scotts Road #10-01 Singapore 228231 Tel : +65 6731 3160 / 6731 3169 Fax : +65 6731 3055 Email : info@siww.com.sg
Sales and marketing information: Ruth Cheah Sales Excutive Singapore International Water Week Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 Level 3, #038-017 Singapore 819643 Tel : +65 6542 8660 ext 152 Fax : +65 6542 8683 / 6546 6062 Email : marketing@siww.com.sg ruthcheah@siww.com.sg
Organised by: Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd A company set up by Singapore’s Ministry of the Environment & Water Resources and PUB, Singapore's national water agency. Copyright@2008 Singapore International Water Week. All Rights Reserved.
Co-organiser: Singapore Airshow & Events Pte Ltd
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