WEPA Seminar “Current Situation and Future Prospect of Water Environment Governance in Asia”

23 January 2014

Program

13:00
Opening Remarks from Ministry of the Environment Japan Mr. Eiji Hiraiwa, Director General for Water Environment, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
13:05
Key Note Speech “Water as a Key Component in Sustainable Development of Asia” Dr. Motoyuki Suzuki, Emeritus professor, University of Tokyo (WEPA Special Advisor)
13:45
Introduction of WEPA Mr. Tetsuo Kuyama, Manager (Water Resource Management) , Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
14:05
Kick-off Presentation from WEPA Partners “Current state and future policy direction of the water environment management framework in Asian countries”
Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Kingdom of Thailand
Dr. Alahapperuma Saranga Damith, Director General, Central Environmental Authority, Sri Lanka
Dr. Do Nam Thang, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Vietnam
Dr. Vicente Bassig Tuddao, Jr, Director of Governance and Enforcement , Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Philippines
15:45
Coffee Break
16:15
Panel Discussion ”Future actions required for improvement of water environmental governance in Asia and expectations for Japan”
  • Moderator: Dr. Mitsumasa Okada, Professor, Open University (Chair of WEPA Advisor Meeting)
  • Panelist: Dr. Chrin Sokha, Deputy Director General, Directorate of Technical Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia Dr. Taegu Kang, Senior Researcher, National Institute of Environmental Research Mr.Masanobu Miyazaki, Director, Ministry of the Environment, Japan and the speakers of Kick off Presentations
17:00
Questions and Answer
17:30
Closing
 

The 9th Annual Meeting

21 January 2014

Program

Chairperson: Dr. Mitsumasa Okada, chair of WEPA Advisor Meeting

10:00
Opening Remarks from Ministry of the Environment Japan Mr. Masaaki Kobayashi, Director-General, Ministry of the Environment, Japan Welcome Remarks from IGES Mr. Hideyuki Mori, President, IGES Photo Session
10:15
Agenda 1: Report of activities 2013
Presentation 1: Outline of activities Mr. Tetsuo Kuyama, WEPA Secretariat
Presentation 2: Reflection of the WEPA workshop on decentralized domestic treatment in Asia Ms. Yun Insiani, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia
11:00
Agenda 2: 2013activity: Industrial Wastewater Management
Presentation 1: Outline of activities“Industrial Wastewater Management in WEPA Member Countries” Dr. Pham Ngoc Bao, WEPA Secretariat
Presentation 2: Industrial Wastewater Management in Lao PDR Dr. Pengkhamla Phonvisai, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Laos
12:00
Lunch
14:30
Agenda 3: Final Report of 2nd Phase of WEPA
Outline of WEPA 2nd Phase Final Report Ms. Yatsuka Kataoka, WEPA Secretariat
15:15
Agenda 4: Reflection of 2nd Phase and Future Plan
Presentation 1: Activity report in the 2nd Phase of WEPA Mr. Tetsuo Kuyama, WEPA Secretariat
Presentation 2: Reflection of activities in the 2nd phase of WEPA Professor So Kazama, WEPA advisor
Presentation3: Plan of 3rd phase of WEPA Mr. Masahiro Yasuda, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
17:00
Other Topic
  • 7th World Water Forum Dr. Hojeong Kim, Korea Environment Institute, Korea
17:30
Summary and Closing
 

WEPA Workshop on “Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Treatment in Asia”

14th November 2013

WORKSHOP PROGRAM

14th November 2013

MC: Mr. Tetsuo Kuyama, WEPA Secretariat (IGES)
Morning
9:00
Opening remarks Ms. Yun Insiani Ministry of Environment – Indonesia Prof. Masamitsu Okada Chairman of WEPA advisory committee board
9:15
Introduction of WEPA and Workshop Objectives Mr. Tetsuo Kuyama Manager (Water Resource Management)/NRE Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
9:30
Presentation from WEPA member countries:
“Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Treatment in Nakhon Ratchasima Minicipality, Thailand” by Mrs. Kanokwan Wannasook, Nakhon Ratcahsima Municipality, Thailand
“Introduction of Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Management System in Indonesia” by Mr. Albert Reinaldo, Ministry of Public Works Indonesia
“Introduction of SANIMAS” by Mr. Hamzah Harun Al Rasyid B.E.S.T, Indonesia
10:20
Coffee Break
10:45
“Issues in Urban Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment in Vietnam” by Ms. Tran Thi Ngoc Linh, Project Coordinator, Administration of Technical Infrastructure, Ministry of Construction – Vietnam.
“Technology and Management Situation of Decentralized Domestic Wastewater in Vietnam” by Dr. Tran Thi Hien Hoa & Dr. Nguyen Viet Anh, Institute of Environmental Science and Engineering (IESE), National University of Civil Engineering (NUCE).
12:00
Lunch
Afternoon
13:30 16:00
Visit to SANIMAS project site in Bekasi City

Attachment

13th November 2013

Morning
Legal and Administrative Frameworks for Johkasou and Japan’s Approach for Improvement of Water Environment in Asia“ by Mr. Masahiro Yasuda, Ministry of Environment, Japan
“Maintenance and Management of Johkasou System – Its Maintenance, Desludging and Inspection” by Mr. Shunsuke HAMANAKA, Japan Education Center of Environmental Sanitation
 

Technical Session at Second Asia Pacific Water Summit: Voice from Asia for Better Water Quality – for discussion toward Post-2015 Development Goals on water

09:00-12:00, Friday, 17 May 2013

Program

MC: Tetsuo Kuyama (IGES)
Welcome remarks
  • Mr. Masanobu Miyazaki, Director of the Water Environment Division, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
  • Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Kingdom of Thailand

Kick-off presentations- Current Status of Water Environment in Asia and Water Environmental Partnership in Asia (WEPA)

Sound Water Environment for Prosperity in Asia Dr. Motoyuki Suzuki, WEPA special advisor
Regional knowledge sharing – experiences of WEPA Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Kingdom of Thailand
Recent discussion of international goals on water beyond 2015 – Water quality related goals and implication to the Asian countries Ms. Yatsuka Kataoka, Senior Coordinator, IGES

Panel Discussion

Moderator
Dr. Mitsumasa Okada, Professor, Open University
Speakers:
Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Kingdom of Thailand
Dr. Sanjaya Ratnayake, Director (Environmental Pollution Control), Central Environmental Authority Sri Lanka
Ms. Yun Insiani, Head of Division for Infrastructure and Services, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia
Dr. Do Nam Thang, Deputy Director, Viet Nam Environment Administration, Viet Nam
Mr. Tetsuo Kuyama, Task Manager, IGES
Final remarks from the panel moderator
 

The 8th Annual Meeting

19 February 2013

Program

Chairperson: Dr. Mitsumasa Okada, chair of WEPA Advisor Meeting

12:45
Opening Remarks from MOE-Japan Mr. Tadashi Kitamura, Director, Water Environment Division, MOE Japan
12:50
Agenda 1: Report of activities 2012
Outline of activities (presented by the WEPA Secretariat)
Reflection of the WEPA Dialogue in Sri Lanka (Presented by Dr. Ratnayake, CEA)
13:15
Agenda 2: 2012 activity: Industrial Wastewater Management
Presentation 1: IETS system of Malaysia Mr. Ismail Ithnin, Director, Enforcement Division, Department of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Presentation 2: Recent development in industrial wastewater management in Viet Nam Dr. Do Nam Thang, Deputy Director, Institute of Science for Environmental Management (ISEM), Vietnam Environmental Administration (VEA), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)
Presentation 3: Industrial wastewater management in partner countries WEPA Secretariat
Discussion: What enables implementation of regulations on industrial effluents? – Lessons and future challenges
15:00
Coffee Break
15:15
Agenda 3: Activities in 2013 and beyond
Plan of activities in 2013 and outputs (presentation from the Secretariat followed by discussion)
Reflection of activities in the 2nd phase of WEPA and Expectation for the 3rd phase (statements from each focal point followed by overall discussion)
17:00
Summary and Closing
 

The 4th International Workshop

18-19 February 2013

Program

18 February 2013 International Workshop Day 1

8:30
Registration
9:00
Opening Session
  • Welcome remarks (Mr. Tadashi Kitamura, Director, Water Environment Division, Environmental Management Bureau, Ministry of Environment Japan)
  • Welcome remarks His Excellency Kim Chhai Heang, Vice Governor of Siem Reap Province)
  • Opening remarks (His Excellency Khieu Muth, Secretary of State)
9:15
Photo Session
9:30
Keynote Speech 1 Dr. Motoyuki Suzuki, Former Chair of Central Environment Board, Japan
10:00
Keynote Speech 2 Dr. Sokha Chrin, Deputy Director General, General Directorate of Technical Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
10:30
Coffee Break
11:00
Introduction of WEPA and Workshop Objectives Mr. Testuo Kuyama, IGES
11:20
Session 1: On-site treatment for domestic wastewater in Asia
“On-site treatment for domestic wastewater in Thailand” Dr. Suwanna Kitpati Boontanon, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University
“Septage Management in Manila” Mr. Mark Tom Mulingbayan, Head, Environment Department, Manila Water Company, Inc.
“On-site treatment for domestic wastewater in Japan” Mr. Takatoshi Wako, Deputy Director, Water Environment Division, Environmental Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
12:30
Lunch Break
13:30
Session 2: Cluster treatment for domestic wastewater in Asia
“Decentralized domestic wastewater treatment in rural China” Ms. Su Jing, Research assistant, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences
“MOE Indonesia’s experiences of small scale domestic wastewater treatment “ Ms. Yun Insiani, Head of Division for Infrastructure and Services, Ministry of Environment, the Republic of Indonesia
“Cluster treatment for domestic wastewater in Thailand” Dr. Wilasinee Saktaywin, Environmentalist, Water Quality Management Bureau, Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
14:45
Coffee Break
15:10
Session 2: Cluster treatment for domestic wastewater in Asia (Cont.)
“Decentralized domestic wastewater treatment in Malaysia” Mr. YBhg. Datuk Hjh. Nor’Aini Abdul Wahab, Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water
“Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Treatment in Metro Manila: Public-Private Partnership ” Ms. Leonor C. Cleofas, Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations, Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System
“Community Based Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Treatment (SANIMAS) in Indonesia” Ms. Emah Sudjimah, Subdirector for Regulation and Institutional Development, Directorate of Environmental Sanitation, Directorate General of Human Settlements, Ministry of Public Works
“Community Based Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Treatment (SANIMAS) in Cambodia” Mr. Nuth Makara, Technical Coordinator, BORDA Cambodia
“Small Scale of Domestic Wastewater Treatment by using Slanted Soil Wastewater Treatment Process in Nepal ” Mr. Tomotaka Higuchi, Japan Water Agency
16:40
Closing

19 February 2013 Morning: Workshop Day 2

9:00
Session3: Future vision for Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Treatment in Asia
“Future vision of domestic wastewater treatment in Korea” Dr Sungpyo Kim, Associate Professor, College of Science and Technology, Department of Environmental Engineering, Korea University
“Current situation and future vision of domestic wastewater treatment in Laos” Mr. Phenghkamla PHONVISAI, Director of Legislation and Information Division, Pollution Control Department, MONRE
“Current situation and future vision of domestic wastewater treatment in Yangon” Ms. Khin Aye Myint, Executive Engineer, Engineering Department (Water and Sanitation), Yangon City Development Committee
10:10
Coffee Break
10:30
Summary of Decentralized Domestic Wastewater Treatment Session by Mr. Testuo Kuyama, IGES
 

A dialogue in Sri Lanka

27 August 2012 (On 28th a site visit was conducted for the Japanese participants)

Dialogue Programme

Inaugural Session

9:00-9:30
Registration
9:30-9:45
Opening Ceremony Lightning of Oil Lamp National Anthem
9:45-9:55
Welcome Remark Charitha Hearth, Chairman Central Environmental Authority, Sri Lanka
9:55-10:05
Welcome Remark Ministry of Environment, Japan
10:05-10:15
Address by the Secretary Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka
10:15-10:45
Keynote Address The State of Water Environment and its Management in Asian Countries and WEPA Dr. Mitsumasa Okada, Professor, Open University of Japan; Chair of WEPA Advisory Board
10:45-11:30
Coffee Break and Group Photo

Session 1: The State of Water Environment and its Management

11:30-12:00
Water Environment Management in Sri Lanka and Role of the Central Environmental Authority Mrs. Ramani Ellepola, Director General, CEA
12:00-12:30
Domestic Wastewater Management in Sri Lanka Mr. G.A. Kumararathna, Additional General Manager (Sewerage) National Water Supply & Drainage Board
12:30-13:00
Water Environment Management in Japan Mr. Tadashi Kitamura, Director, Water Environment Division, Environmental Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
13:30-14:00
Lunch Break

Session 2: Industrial Wastewater Management

14:00-14:30
Industrial Wastewater Management in Japan Mr. Takatoshi Wako, Deputy Director, Water Environment Division, Environmental Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
14:30-15:00
Role of the CEA in Industrial Wastewater Management Mr. K H Muthukuda Arachchi, Deputy Director General, CEA
15:00-15:30
Environmental Responsibility and Constrains in Pollution Control for Industrial Sector Mr. W.T.H. Ruchira Withana, Director, Ministry of Industrial Development
15:30-16:00
Reviewing of effluent discharge standards in Sri Lanka Dr. Mahesh Jayaweera, Senior Lecturer, University of Moratuwa
16:00-16:15
Coffee Break

Discussion Session

16:15-17:30
How Industrial Wastewater Management should be strengthened in Sri Lanka
17:30-17:35
Closing Remarks
18:00-On wards
Dinner
 

The 6th World Water Forum official session“Water Environment Partnership for Sustainable Future”

Wednesday, 14 March, 2012, 13:15 – 14:15

Programme

Chaired by Prof. Mitsumasa Okada, Open University of Japan, Chairperson of WEPA Advisory Committee

13:15
Opening Address Mr. Osami Sagisaka, Director General, Environment Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
13:20
Introduction of the WEPA Outlook on Water Environment Management in Asia 2012 Ms. Yatsuka Kataoka, Director, Freshwater Sub-group, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
13:25
The Water Environment Management in Asia and Implications to the Other Parts of the World Dr. Motoyuki Suzuki, Chair of Central Environment Council, Japan
13:40
Messages from WEPA Partner Countries Mr. Komany Souphasay, Acting Director, Nam Ngum River Basin Committee Secretariat, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao PDR
13:45
World Water Forum: WEPA as a Solution Dr. Sarantuyaa Zandaryaa, Programme Specialist, IHP, Division of Water Sciences, UNESCO
13:50
Comments from the Floor
14:10
Chairperson’s remarks
14:15
Closure
 

The 7th Annual Meeting of WEPA

23 September 2011

Program

8:45
Opening remarks Mr. Nobuo YOSHIDA, Director, Water Environment Division, Environmental Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
8:50
Purpose of the Meeting Mr. Takatoshi WAKO, Deputy Director, Water Environment Division, Environmental Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
9:00
Agenda 1 : Water environmental management status in WEPA countries – Framework analysis and needs matching Presentation from WEPA Secretariat followed by discussion
10:15
Coffee Break
10:45
Agenda 2: WEPA Outlook and WEPA messages 1) Outline and Contents of WEPA Outlook 2) WEPA Message 3) Production schedule
12:00
Agenda 3: Plan of activities at the 2nd AP Water Summit and FY 2012 (April 2012-March 2013)
12:30
Closure of the annual meeting
13:30 –
Excursion to the Wastewater treatment facility operated by Manila Water and Lagna de Bay
 

The 3rd WEPA International Workshop

21-22 September 2011

Program

21 September: WEPA workshop – Day 1

9:00
Opening remarks from Organizers Mr. Nobuo YOSHIDA, Director, Water Environment Division, Environmental Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan Secretary Ramon Jesus P. PAJE, Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Philippines
9:15
Group Photos
9:25
Introduction of international participants
9:35
Keynote lecture on the topic 1 – current policy responses to attain national water quality target and future challenges – Experiences in the Philippines ATTY. Juan Miguel CUNA, Director of Environmental Management Bureau, DENR
10:05
Coffee Break
10:20
Introduction of the Purpose of the Workshop Ms. Yatsuka KATAOKA, Director, Freshwater Sub-Group, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) (WEPA Secretariat)
10:30
Country Presentations and Discussion on Topic 1: presentations and discussion- Current Policy Responses to Attain National Water Quality Target and Future Challenges Facilitator: Ms. Yatsuka Kataoka, IGES (WEPA Secretariat)
10:30-12:00
Country Presentations (15 min. for each presentation) Malaysia Mr. Mohd Said bin Dikon, Research Centre for Water Quality & Environment, National Hydraulic Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM)
Indonesia Mr. Wijono PRIBADI, Ministry of Environment
Viet Nam Ms. Pham Thi Nguyet NGA, International Cooperation and Science & Technology Department, Vietnam Environment Administration, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)
Sri Lanka Dr. Sanjaya Kumara RATNAYAKE, Director, Central Environmental Authority (tbc)
Japan Mr. Nobuo YOSHIDA, Director, Water Environment Division, Environmental Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
12:00-13:00
Q&A and Discussion
13:00
Lunch Break
14:00
Keynote Lecture on Topic 2 : Water quality management in the context of basin management Dr. Vicente B. Tuddao Jr., Executive Director, River Basin Control Office, DENR
14:30
Country Presentations and discussion on the topic 2: Water quality management in the context of basin management (Facilitator: Dr. Mitsumasa OKADA, Professor, Open University of Japan: WEPA advisor)
14:30-16:00
Country Presentations (15 min. for each presentation. 15 min-coffee break included) Japan Mr. Katsunori Takagi, International Affairs Division, Water Resources Engineering Department, Japan Water Agency
Myanmar Ms. Khon RA, Director, Hydrology Branch, Irrigation Department
Lao PDR Dr. Souophasay KOMANY, Acting Director, Nam Ngum River Basin Committee Secretariat, Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
The Philippines Mr. Jose CARINO, Officer in Charge, Resource Management and Development Department, Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)
Indonesia Mr. Herry RACHMADYANTO, the Head of Hydrology and Hydorometry, PJ2, Indonesia
Nepal Mr. Gautam RAJKARNIKAR, Chief, Koshi River Basin Management Cell, Water and Energy Commission Secretariat (WECS)
16:00-16:30
Q&A and Discussion
16:30
Closure of Day 1
17:00 (tbc)
Welcome reception to be hosted by DENR-EMB, the Philippines

22 September: Workshop – day 2

Topic of the Day (Topic 3): Domestic wastewater management
9:00
Introduction to topic 3 : Existing challenges in domestic wastewater management in WEPA countries–summary of questionnaire and survey done by the WEPA Secretariat Mr. Tetsuo Kuyama, Researcher, Freshwater Sub-group, IGES (WEPA Secretariat)
9:30
Country Presentations and Discussion of Topic 3-1: “Domestic wastewater management: Implementation issues in wastewater treatment” (Facilitator: Mr. Tetsuo Kuyama, IGES)
9:30-11:00
Country Presentations (15 min. for each presentation. 15 min-coffee break included) Thailand Dr. Wijarn SIMACHAYA, Inspector General, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Cambodia Mr. Phet PICCHARA, Chief of Technology Research and Environmental Management, Ministry of Environment
Republic of Korea Dr. Jaehoon KIM, Senior Researcher, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
The Philippines Mr. Mark Tom Quevedo MULINGBAYAN, Environmental Manager, Manila Water Company, Inc.
Malaysia Mr. Wan Abd Rahim Bin ABDULLAH, Deputy Director General (Planning & Development), Sewerage Services Department, KETTHA
11:00-12:00
Discussion
12:00
Lunch Break
13:15

Country Presentations and Discussion on Topic 3-2: Domestic wastewater management: Alternative options to large scale of sewerage treatment plant

(Facilitator: to be decided)
13:15-15:00
Country Presentations (15 min. for each presentation. 15 min-coffee break included) Indonesia Ms. Nanda Lasro Elisabet SIRAIT, Head of Section for Solid Waste Management, Department of Public Works
The Philippines Ms. Leonor C. CLEOFAS, Deputy Administrator, Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS)
Viet Nam Ms. To Thi Hai YEN, Head of Research Laboratory, Institute of Environmental Technology, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology
Thailand Dr. Wijarn SIMACHAYA, Inspector General, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Mr. Somchai SONGPRAKOB, Director of Domestic Wastewater Division, Water Quality Management Bureau, Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
China Dr. Yufeng XIE, Research Associate, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Science, Ministry of Environmental Protection
Japan Mr. Takatoshi WAKO, Deputy Director, Water Environment Division, Environmental Management Bureau, Japan
15:00-16:30
Q&A and Discussion
16:30
Closing Remarks Undersecretary Demetrio L. Ignacio, Jr, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Philippines Closure of the workshop