Antara News is reporting that Indonesia plans to open its first water museum in Tabanan during the World Water Forum (WWF,) which is scheduled to be held from May 18 to 24 in Bali with the theme “Water for Shared Prosperity.”
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday (28/3/24,) Water Resources Expert Staff to the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing, Firdaus Ali, told reporters that the Indonesian government has “registered the museum in the international water museum networks.”
Construction for the museum began in 2023 on six hectares of land in the vicinity of Subak Museum in Banjar Anyar Village, Kediri Sub-district.
Ali explained that the development of the museum was aimed at supporting the holding of the 10th WWF, adding that the Public Works and Public Housing Ministry is responsible for designing and developing the museum, adding that delegates participating in the international forum will be directed to visit the water museum, in addition to Lake Batur, according to Antara News.
The Indonesian Government has invited 44 heads of state and government to the event, which is expected to draw the participation of around 50,000 delegates from various countries.
Antara News reports that during the 10th WWF, delegates will have the opportunity to participate in 290 sessions to touch upon various crucial themes, including water security and prosperity; water for humans and nature; reduction and mitigation of disaster risks; water governance, cooperation, and diplomacy; and knowledge and innovation.
The forum is expected to result in new solutions and a commitment to dealing with water issues at the global level and ensuring sustainable and fair management of water and sanitation.
Source: Antara News
