History
History
Key milestones of UNESCO i-WSSM
Key History Statistics
Key milestones and achievements of i-WSSM
- 2017
- Established
- 3
- Directors
- 2
- Regional Offices
- 50+
- Int'l Cooperations
Key Milestones
- 2026
Establishment of the UNESCO-IHP Urban Water Management Programme (UWMP) Technical Secretariat at i-WSSM
June 2026 — The 27th UNESCO-IHP Intergovernmental Council endorsed the establishment of a dedicated UWMP Technical Secretariat hosted by i-WSSM in the Republic of Korea (IHP/IC-XXVII/5).
- 2025
Renewal of i-WSSM website
i-WSSM Website Renewal
- 2024
Opening of i-WSSM Nairobi Regional Office
Establishment of a Nairobi Regional Office within the Kenya Groundwater Research, Education and Training Center (RCGW) (Director: Mr. Benson Kimotho)
- 2023
i-WSSM Laos Regional Office Opening
Opening of the first overseas i-WSSM's regional office within the National University of Laos (Director: Prof. Keodoungchai Keokhampui)
- 2022
Establishment of a Statutory Corporation and Renewal of Agreement
Establishment of a statutory corporation pursuant to the Framework Act on Water Management (Jan. 2022.); approval of agreement renewal by the 214th UNESCO Executive Board (Apr. 2022); and signing and entry into force of the Agreement and MoU (2022. December)
- 2021
Establishment of a statutory organization through the enactment of its enabling act.
Legal basis for establishment secured through the amendment of the Framework Act on Water Management (July. 2021)
- 2019
i-WSSM Selected as Asia Water Council (AWC) Board Institution
At the 3rd General Assembly of the Asia Water Council (AWC) (Mar. 2019), i-WSSM was selected as a Board Institution, expanding its participation in Asia water governance.
- 2018
Transfer of Competent Ministry Following Water Management Consolidation
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport → Ministry of Environment
- 2017
Official Establishment of i-WSSM
Legal entity established (2017. May), held an opening ceremony and 1st Governing Board Meeting (2017. June)
- 2016
Conclusion and Entry into Force of the Establishment Agreement, and Promulgation
Approved by the 200th UNESCO Executive Board (Oct. 2016), Agreement signed, entered into force (Dec. 2016, Treaty No. 2330)
- 2013
UNESCO Approved the establishment of i-WSSM
Approval of i-WSSM's establishment at the 37th UNESCO General Conference (Nov. 2013)
- 2012
Proposal for the Establishment of the International Centre for Water Security and Sustainable Water Management
Government of the Republic of Korea Submitted a Proposal to UNESCO for the Establishment of i-WSSM (20th Session of the Intergovernmental Council of IHP)
- 2009
Proposal for the Establishment of an International Cooperation System in the Water Sector
President of the Republic of Korea Proposed the Establishment of an International Cooperation System in the Water Sector in a Keynote Speech at the 64th Session of UN General Assembly
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