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(Members` Activity) Korea Re-elected to UNESCO IHP Intergovernmental Council

by admin@asiawatercouncil.org 2025-12-12 115 views

IHP National Committee of the Republic of Korea, South Korea

South Korea achieves another milestone: Elected to the IHP Intergovernmental Council at the 43rd UNESCO General Conference and Subsequently to the Bureau Vice-Chair Position at the 7th Extraordinary Session of the IHP Intergovernmental Council

The Republic of Korea has further strengthened its leadership in the field of international water governance, with Prof. Kwansue Jung, Co-chair of the IHP National Committee of the Republic of Korea, elected Vice-Chair of the Bureau of the Intergovernmental Council. This achievement follows South Korea`s re-election as a Member State of the Intergovernmental Council during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in November, marking another important step forward in expanding Korea`s influence within the global water policy cooperation landscape.

At the 7th Extraordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Council of UNESCO`s IHP, held on 28 November at UNESCO Headquarters in Pairs, the new Bureau members and committee representatives were elected. During this session, Prof. Kwansue Jung was elected Vice-Chair representing the Asia and the Pacific region by unanimous consensus. With this appointment, the Republic of Korea is positioned to play a key role at the center of international water policy dialogue, shaping agendas, coordinating policies, and facilitating regional and global cooperation. The meeting also garnered international attention with the election of Ms. Cristiane Battiston of Brazil as the first female Chairperson of the IHP Council.

Additionally, Member States serving on the Finance Committee, Communication and Outreach Committee, and the Resolution Drafting Committee were confirmed. The IHP National Committee of the Republic of Korea, together with the Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to UNESCO, actively participated as nominating and supporting countries, thereby contributing to strengthened regional collaboration.

South Korea`s new Vice-Chairmanship aligns closely with major upcoming global water events. With the 2026 UN Water Conference and the 2027 World Water Forum on the horizon, South Korea is expected to take on an increasingly prominent leadership role in international discussions and to deepen partnerships across the global water community.

This achievement also reflects the growing international recognition of South Korea`s advancements in science-based water management, AI and data applications in the water sector, and technologies for climate change adaptation. Strengthening South Korea`s leadership within IHP will serve as an important foundation for showcasing and disseminating South Korea`s technical and policy expertise worldwide.

(AWC) Activity report form_IHP National Committee of the Republic of Korea.docx [970.6 KB]

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