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(Stockholm, 19 August 2009) – The UN Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate, in partnership
with the Pacific Institute, convened its fourth working conference in Stockholm on 16 - 18 August –
an event that drew approximately 100 water experts and practitioners from business, civil society,
the public sector and other interests.
The conference – which took place amid World Water Week in Stockholm – included a series of
sessions including a general public-information briefing on the CEO Water Mandate, followed by two
multi-stakeholder working sessions focusing on three themes: responsible corporate engagement in
public policy; water and human rights; and water disclosure.
"This conference focused on several complex and challenging issues, including public policy
engagement and human rights in the context of water stewardship", said Gavin Power, Deputy Director
of the UN Global Compact. "The event was extremely notable in the active and constructive dialogue
that took place between business and civil society on issues of some sensitivity".
Mr. Power said that the discussions will help inform the development of a guide to
responsible corporate engagement in public policy, which the CEO Water Mandate is undertaking in
partnership with the Pacific Institute. In addition, the CEO Water Mandate has formed a working
group of water and human rights to explore the various dimensions of a rights-based approach to
water-resource management.
A report of the working conference will be published in the coming weeks.
