The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) is pleased to announce WWF Japan as an advisor to the Japan Water Stewardship Leadership Group. WWF Japan supports AWS Members MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., Kurita Water Industries Ltd. and Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd., and AWS Funding Members Apple, Suntory Holdings Limited and Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, in advancing credible water stewardship in Japan.
In cooperation with the AWS Secretariat, the group is committed to promoting responsible water resource management in Japan. The group also aims to foster a cross-sectoral environment in which organisations can work together to protect and preserve water resources. By spearheading coordinated responses to water-related risks – both in Japan and internationally – the group will drive collective corporate action at the catchment level.
Key initiatives will include:
- Developing a dedicated Japan programme that offers training and capacity-building opportunities.
- Facilitating corporate networking and collaboration within priority basins.
- Strengthening cooperation with governmental agencies to enhance the effectiveness of water stewardship efforts.
“WWF Japan welcomes the launch of the Japan Water Stewardship Leadership Group and its activities. We believe that collective action by multiple stakeholders – including competitors and organisations across different sectors – will help make water stewardship a mainstream practice by Japanese companies. We look forward to seeing the group foster meaningful collaboration to drive responsible and sustainable water use through water stewardship.”
The group welcomes participation from public, private and civil society sectors committed to advancing water stewardship in their organisations and beyond. Participants must first become AWS Members. For more information, visit a4ws.org/japan