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10th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference

and 3rd Pacific Water Ministers Forum

THE 10th annual conference of the Pa-
cific Water and Wastewater Association
(PWWA) is set to kick off on Monday
7 August 2017 at the Sheraton Aggies ... Bringing together
Hotel and Bungalows, in Apia, Samoa ‘
with a program for young water profes- the diferent
sionals from around the Pacific. players in these
The 10th Annual Pacific Water Confer-
ence and Expo as well as the 3rd Pacific sectors aims to
Water Ministerial Forum is officially set
to open on Tuesday 8 August 2017 with build goodwill,
a traditional ava ceremony. understanding of the
The Chief Executive Officer of PWWA
which is based in Apia, Pitolau Lusia
Sefo Leau, confirms that a little over 300
participants are registered to attend for challenges in the
Pacific region ...
all the events - considerably more than specific risks and ‘
previous years.
Participants include foreign ministers
attending the Pacific Water Ministe-
rial Forum, delegations from water opening.
and wastewater member utilities from PWWA CEO Pitolau Lusia Sefo Leau. Photo: Supplied Chairing this year’s Water Ministerial
around the Pacific, PWWA’s develop- Showcasing products, innovations, Forum is Samoa’s Minister of Works,
ment partner representatives, young and solutions in the water and waste- Transport and Infrastructure, Hon Pa-
water professionals from around the water sectors are the various companies, paliitele Niko Lee Hang.
Pacific region, a decent line-up of tech- suppliers, contractors, and experts that Ministers aim to discuss and affirm
nical speakers, experts, professionals, supply to the Pacific countries, or work the strategic direction and focus of the
companies, contractors, and providers with the various countries in the Pacific annual Pacific Water Ministers Forum
and suppliers in the water and waste- and elsewhere. as part of the regional infrastructure to
water sectors from around the world. Bringing together the different players better deliver on the 2030 SDGs.
Samoa’s host agency and Chair of in these sectors aims to build goodwill, They will share their respective
the Conference Organising Commit- understanding of the specific risks and countries progress with achieving the
tee, Samoa Water Authority headed challenges in the Pacific region, while SDG targets and explore areas where
by Managing Director - Seugamaalii also fostering collaborative efforts in collaboration and partnerships might
Jammie Saena, is confident Samoa building the capacities of the Pacific best contribute to the Pacific’s progress
Water Authority and co-host organisa- community, public utilities and organi- towards achieving the 2030 Sustainable
tions - the Water and Sanitation Sector sations to better serve the water and Development Goal 6 drinking water and
of MNRE and the Samoa Independent sanitation needs of the people of the sanitation targets.
Water Schemes Association, will deliver Pacific. The week-long conference events will
on the expectations for an efficient, Debuting in this year’s annual confer- culminate with a gala event hosted by
effective and valuable conference that ence is a special programme for Young PWWA where the Pacific awards will
showcases Samoa’s natural hospitality, Water Professionals from the PWWA be given based on performance of all
and a growing reputation as an excellent member utilities. utilities against various benchmarked
conference/event host. The programme sponsored by the criteria.
The theme of this year’s annual con- Department of Foreign Affairs of Aus- There will also be recognition awards
ference is “Water supply in a Changing tralia through the Australian Water for individuals in the water and waste-
Environment” which directly recog- Partnership brings together about 30 water sector who have made a sig-
nizes the increasing threats of climate young professionals to be a part of the nificant contribution to the sector in
variability, climate change and natural Conference. the Pacific.
disasters and its impacts on safe and The programme aims to mentor, in- The full programme of the Conference
sustainable water and adequate sanita- spire and build the future leaders capac- is available on the PWWA website at
tion for Pacific nations. ity in the water and wastewater sector www.pwwa.ws.
Speakers lined up for the different ses- by bringing them together to share with PWWA promises to keep the public
sions will impart experiences, research, their peers and to learn from current informed of proceedings through regu-
scientific findings, solutions, innova- leaders and various experts in the sector. lar updates on the PWWA website and
tions and best practices to various water A prominent event during the week is through the media.
and wastewater challenges under this the 3rd Pacific Water Ministers Forum n PWWA
broad theme. to be held on Tuesday straight after the

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