Working collaboratively with partners across the region, Water for Women and the International WaterCentre hosted this conference as an opportunity for professionals, practitioners and Development Partners working in water, WASH, climate and GEDSI, to share best practices and integrated approaches as a fundamental requirement of climate resilience.
Held in Bangkok, Thailand and Suva, Fiji from 29 April to 1 May, 2025 simultaneously as sub-regional dual hubs, this conference explored the theme of Resilient and Inclusive water security & WASH as pathways for broader climate resilience, and transformative & sustainable development.
Please note that the CRP Conference is not related to Water and WASH Futures events. This conference was proudly funded by DFAT through the Water for Women Fund.
Asia Hub – Bangkok
Find the conference program, sessions summaries and slides on the Asia hub page.
See ResourcesPacific Hub – Fiji
Find the conference program, sessions summaries and slides on the Pacific hub page.
See ResourcesPlenary Session Recordings
Opening Plenary – Speakers: Dr Angela Macdonald PSM, Australian Ambassador to Thailand | Dr. David Rohindra, Deputy Head of School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences, University of the South Pacific, Fiji | H.E. Ms. Retno L.P. Marsudi, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Water | Mary Alalo, Coordinator – Building Regional Action and Cooperation on Water Security, Pacific Community
Day 2 Plenary: Are we doing enough on water-focused climate resilient action? – Speakers: Discussion facilitated by Dr. Alison Baker | Ms Domitille Vallee, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific | Ms Aude-Sophie Rodella, Lead Economist, Water – East Asia & Pacific (EAP), World Bank | Mr Exsley Taloiburi, Head of Multilateral Governance and Observer Engagement Office, Green Climate Fund | Mr Neil Maharaj, Chief Executive Officer, Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation | Ms Meena Shrestha, Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management, Nepal
Day 3 Plenary: Highlights and reflections on the conference – key themes and pathways forward – Speakers: Her Excellency Ms Busadee Santipitaks, CEO, Mekong River Commission | Mr Akmal Ali, Facility Aiding Locally-Led Engagement (FALE), Pacific Islands Association of Non-Government Organisations | Professor Juliet Willetts, University of Technology Sydney – Institute for Sustainable Futures
