World Social Forum: Dr Rajendra Singh urges global leaders to set up a World River Forum
Brasilia, Mar 19 (IBNS): On the concluding day of the world social forum, held between Mar 13 and 17, 2018 in Salvador Bahia, Brazil, the 9- member Indian delegation led by Magsaysay and Stockholm Water Prize winner 'Waterman' Dr. Rajendra Singh, called upon the global social community to set up a World River Forum with immediate effect.
In a resolution, the Indian delegation stated that the World River Forum will further strengthen the World Social Forum by making it efficient and more capable as it will lead to a comprehensive dialogue process within the civil society for better understanding of river related issues.
The resolution further stated that World River Forum will work for according equal status to river rights and human rights.
It called upon the world community to work for river rejuvenation and e-flow of the rivers.
The resolution stated that trans boundary river conflicts and forced migration are posing great threat to world peace and it is high time for the civil society to get involved in mitigating a crisis.
The Indian delegation comprised of Dr. Rajendra Singh, Maulik Sisodia, Director, Tarun Bharat Sangh, Rajasthan, Dr Snehal Donde, Principal, Oswal College, University of Mumbai, Kishore Dharia, President, Hirwar Foundation, Sudhir Rathod, Maharashtra, Narendra Chugh, Jal Biradari, Pune, Aniket Lohiya, Manvlok Foundation, and Sudarshan Das, Mahanadi Bachao Andolan, Odisha.
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