Received responses to the question, “What is Your Commitment to the #WaterActionDecade?
And, Commitments to the Water Action Decade by the Registrants of the Session follow by: 

[LMGlobal.Org, 02/27/2023] We have delivered our very first commitment through an exclusive-and-extended online interview with Prof. Olcay Ünver, in connection with the #UN2023WaterConference and #WaterActionDecade, titled:

• Game Changers • Accelerating Action • Keeping Commitments for #SDG6 & #SDG15: TOWARDS THE UN 2023 WATER CONFERENCE on February 25, 2023. 

We #Thank very much to Prof. Ünver for his given valuable time, providing immense information, shared experience, knowledge, and wisdom.

We also #Thank our technical two co-hosts Güller Yazgı Akata, LMGlobal.Org’s Youth Representative to the #UN2023WaterConference, who also contributed to the program during the #InteractiveSession, and Ülkü Durmazer, along with to our all distinguished guests, colleagues, and friends who joined us from the #UnitedStates, #Brazil, #India, #Nepal, #Nigeria, #Malawi, #SouthAfrica, and #NGO colleagues from the #UnitedNations… 

The session has contributed towards #WaterAwareness and #WaterConscience.
Edited version of the video-recording of the session will be available through local cable channels in New York City, and online in the coming months.

Received responses to the question, “What is Your Commitment to the #WaterActionDecade?

Prof. Olcay Ünver: “Water Policy Group listed three items. Arizona State University has pledged Carbon Neutrality,  Zero Solid/Water Waste,  Act”

And, Commitments to the Water Action Decade by the Registrants of the Session: 

Johnny Aaron Water: “Take centre stage in SGD 15 discussions underpinning the role of IPLC”

Shivika Aggrawal: “I want to work towards demystifying the understanding of water as a simple compound by researching on water education-journalism.”

Amel Kouadri: “Soil and Water Conservation Strategies”

HRH Prince Adnan,El-Hashemite: “To solve global water issues,  the world needs to immediately STOP systematic corporate deforestations”

Gladys Owusu Mensah: “I am committed to support campaign against pollution of water because water is life.”

Waris Ali: “Awareness to the Globe about this important future issue.”

Sharon Wallenberg: “To disseminate information on the Conference through the Vegan International Newsletters.”

Isatou Sarr: “Transitions are required for resilient water supplies and wider sustainable water management (addressing water quality).”

Panashe Ndlovu: “An Action Project”

Rafiu Olaore: “Advocacy for clean water to promote food security”

Michael Buckhout: “To create sustainable solutions in my community post-graduation in helping serve vulnerable populations via climate advocacy.”

Buhari Isah: “To make enlightenment on the importance of saving water and unwaste of it.”

Jane Nwabuzuba: “Access to water for women and girls in the Global South.”

Neshad Mandalawatta: “That is best investment for future generation. Our congratulations for your involvement  develop the better world.”

Maria Nunez: “Sustainability Professor.”

Avery LaRusso: “For a future of clean and safe water.”

Yendi Valdez: “I believe maintaining the safety of our environment is a big step towards ensuring the safety of our community.” 

Arielle Hypppolite: “Water is crucial to sustain life. It is an important resource we must treat and take care of.”

Zaynah Pickett: “To learn as much as possible.”

Behram Pastakia: “Plant more trees to help conserve water.”

Girish Kozhissery: “Our volunteers are working for that.”

Seyed Masoud Noori: “As an Islamic-faith-based NGO, we strive to protect nature as a divine deposit.”

Alejandra Mantilla: “To be informed and share the awareness, especially in how we as citizens of the world can help.”

Jorge Werneck: “Implementing actions on Water and Sanitation in Brazil and exchanging experiences with other countries!”

Manoj Ram: “Together with this organization, I will work on water issues in Nepal. I am committed to water conservation and prom.”

John L. German: “Resolving water disputes”

Victor B. Lawrence: ”Pledge to help”

Deepak Kumar: #SAVEDAMODARRIVER #JHARKHAND #INDIA – We are working for last 20 years on River Damodar.

Salih Mansur: “Consciousness.”

Eng. Patrick Obunga: “Deployment of Responsible AI in water services provision.”

Remi Alapo: “Save water.”

Kenza Robinson: “Full commitment.”

Zoumana Isaac: “Safe water for all.”

Robert Mhango: “Provision of safe drinking water to rural population.”

Marianne A. Kinzer: “Art to promote water consciousness”

Mbeinda DIOP: “Potable et suffisante pour les communauté.”

Dosse Sossouga: “Pure water for all.”

Kevin Cawley: “Advocate.”

Tezikiah Gabriel: “Co-sponsorship of an event.”

O. Faruk,Loğoğlu: “Increase awareness of the crucial importance of water in our lives.”

Ritu Thapa: “Save environment.”

Papa Mamadou Marone Ndiaye: “Strong actions are needed to get ready for the process of water problem solving.”

Dieudy Makano Kyalondawa: “Safe and potable water for all local communities.”

Igen Prof. Ramesh: “To start Water Conservation action through The Institution of Green Engineers.”

Neelam Joharwal: “Learn and apply most of it.”

Septina Florimonte: “Advocacy.”

Margaret Mwarili: “Reduce water usage and plant more trees.”

Yogesh Sharma: “Full commitment.”

Jervis Lyonga: “The protection of community water catchment sites and community engagement towards climate change adaptation and mitigation.”

Eren Turk: “Turning the faucet off whenever I’m not actively using the water.”

Kristen Jimenez: “To reduce the amount of water I use in daily life and research ways to become more sustainable with water.”

Vigil Kanethara: #SAVEWATER

Eileen Venezia: “I’ve been committed to our water crisis for decades”

Vecihi Acun: “Try to be a model for my grandchildren.”

Nchedi Maphokga-Moripe: “Financing for water through Partnerships”

Alev Wieland-ATAA Southwest VP and UN Relations Committee Chair: “Educate our community • Create Awareness • Get Actionable Commitments”

Tamara Omar: “Save the water.”

Ülkü Durmazer: “Everyone need more information – to awareness”

Bircan Ünver: #WaterAwareness #WaterConscience 

Selected posts from the Chat-Box (as of February 25, 2023).
Questions answered by Prof. Olcay Ünver during the Interactive Session. Link to Video* (Live Web-streamed)

Seyed Masoud Noori: I am Dr. Masoud Noori, Visiting scholar at New York University’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies and IMAM organization representative at the UN. 
I want to ask you two things:
1- How can NGOs play a role in the Coming Water Conference? What is your advice? 
2- And the second point: What role can religious institutions and leaders play (as part of civil society) in the Coming Water Conference?

Nchedi Maphokga-Moripe: Do you think there will be a workable way to have some kind of a review of the outcomes of the 2023 Conference? Just to ensure that we do not lose on the momentum.

From Kenza Robinson: Good to hear my good friend and former UN Water colleague . Great presentation Olcay!
Besides being extremely knowledgeable, Olcay is also the best colleague and friend one could have.
Thank you for this great session.

Ülkü Durmazer: Professor Olcay explained the problem of “decrease in water resources” by separating them into items. I would like to thank him for contributing to the increase of my knowledge and awareness on the subject. The Light Millennium brought the issue to the agenda on the international platform, I thank them.

Ritu Thapa: My emotional support to Turkey  and prayers for the citizen
Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to joint this insightful program. It is 1:18 am in Nepal and enjoying this session.

Eileen Venezia: SDG #1 Should be Global Cooperation

Papa Mamadou Marone Ndiaye: A pleasure to be part of this great session. I do appreciate. Thank you Prof. Olcay

Alev Wieland-ATAA Southwest VP and UN Relations Committee Chair: Thank you Pro. Unver. This session was very enlightening and educational.   
Look forward to see you at the Conference.

Nilufer Esen-Bilgin: “Thank you Bircan hanım for organizing this webinar and inviting the valuable speaker Prof. Olcay Ünver.”

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