Dear Dave,
Thanks for sharing the global call and the event. I just wanted to check if the event was recorded and if a link could be shared with members who may be interested. It would be great if key points of discussion could be posted to elicit more interest in the call for action.

Regards
paresh

For the last year, WASH stakeholders have discussed developing a Call to Action to strengthen political commitment to water and sanitation regulation. The Call to Action aims to improve service delivery, enhance public health and promote social equity through coordinated efforts among governments, regulators, utilities and support agencies. 

Since its inception, core partners including WHO and IWA have worked to shape this collaborative initiative, gaining further support during the 2024 IWA World Water Congress in Toronto. The development process, running from September 2024 to March 2025, will include consultations, drafting and public reviews, with the final document set to launch on World Water Day, 19 March 2025. Organizations can join as core partners, engaging deeply in the process, or as supporter organizations, promoting the Call to Action within their networks. Post-launch, efforts will focus on widespread dissemination, securing endorsements and monitoring the initiative’s impact, with channels open for feedback and future updates. 

If not participating in a group consultation, individuals can share their views via this short online survey: forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...ySC4u&route=shorturl

Added by the moderator PCP: The above form will remain open till 16th OCT

🗓️ Date & Time: Wednesday, August 14, from 12:30 to 13:30 PM EDT (Canada time)
📍 Location: IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room 712, Toronto, Canada
🔗 Join us online:  tinyurl.com/3asm9zf4 Description: A coalition of partners in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector, including IWA, WHO, UNICEF, the Gates Foundation, the World Bank, regional development banks, regional regulators organizations ADERASA and ESAWAS and LIS-Water Portugal, are leading a process to develop a global Call to Action on Water and Sanitation Regulation. This Call to Action emphasizes the fundamental role of regulation in ensuring safely managed and affordable WASH services and sustaining them over time.Join us for the launch event marking the beginning of this inclusive co-development process. The hybrid session will take place during the IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition in Toronto on Wednesday, August 14, from 12:30 to 13:30 PM EDT, in Room 712 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (Toronto, Canada).This event is open to all interested individuals and parties. We welcome your participation!#WASH #WaterRegulation #SanitationRegulation #Regulatory Sysyems #GlobalCallToAction #IWACongress #WHO #UNICEF #GatesFoundation #WorldBank #ADERASA #ESAWAS #LISWater