CEBU City –The World Wide Fund (WWF)-Philippines’ Daloy Project hosted here a two-day forum dubbed “WaterLogues: Beyond the Drop, Actions for Sustainable Water” on Aug. 28-29, serving as a venue for dialogue and collaboration to secure a sustainable water supply for the province.
“WaterLogues will highlight Cebu’s local realities while drawing from global expertise. From the lived experiences of communities to international models of water-sensitive planning, the discussions will bridge scales— making clear that water is both a local lifeline and a global issue,” Catherine Custodio, executive director of WWF Philippines, told reporters.
Custodio underscored the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders to address sustainable water issues in Cebu and the Philippines, adding that the primary goal is to move from commitments to actions, involving all levels from individuals to national policies.
The event gathered together a multi-sectoral group of nearly 100 people representing the academe, business, local government, civic organizations, and other stakeholders with featured speakers from Korea, Vietnam, Nepal, and the Middle East, highlighting best practices and the need for integrated governance, educational systems, and business practices to manage water resources effectively, according to Chrisma Salao, WWF-Philippines program director.
