{"id":2174,"date":"2025-05-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gwpo-gwp.org\/southeast-asia\/news\/bridging-waters-building-resilience-southeast-asias-voice-at-international-commission-on-large-dams-icold-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:56:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T14:56:34","slug":"bridging-waters-building-resilience-southeast-asias-voice-at-international-commission-on-large-dams-icold-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwpo-gwp.org\/southeast-asia\/news\/bridging-waters-building-resilience-southeast-asias-voice-at-international-commission-on-large-dams-icold-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridging Waters, Building Resilience: Southeast Asia’s Voice at International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Among the key voices at the conference was Raymond Valiant, Regional Coordinator of Global Water Partnership Southeast Asia (GWP SEA) and Chair for Training & Dissemination at the Indonesian Committee on Large Dams (INACOLD<\/b>). Representing both Indonesia and the broader Southeast Asian region, Raymond delivered two presentations that captured the attention of delegates for their technical depth and regional vision.<\/b><\/p>\n

During the thematic workshop on \u201cIntegrated Water Resources Management and Green Hydropower,\u201d hosted by the China Water Partnership<\/b>,      Raymond took the stage to speak on \u201cAligning IWRM and Hydropower: A System Approach to Southeast Asia\u2019s Water-Energy Nexus.\u201d<\/b> His message was clear, hydropower and water resource management must not operate in isolation<\/b>, it must be managed as a part of the water-energy-food-environment nexus<\/b>. With Southeast Asia\u2019s energy demand rising by 45 TWh between 2022 and 2023, largely still fuelled by fossil sources, hydropower remains a vital component of the region\u2019s energy mix, supplying 14.9% of total electricity.<\/b><\/p>\n

 \"\"Figure 2 Raymond in his presentation about Aligning IWRM and Hydropower: A System Approach to Southeast Asia\u2019s Water-Energy Nexus \u00a9 Raymond Valiant 2025<\/i><\/h4>\n

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Yet, as he emphasized, optimizing output from existing hydropower facilities is not just a matter of upgrading turbines or adjusting operations<\/b>; it requires a systems approach<\/b>. He explained that Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)<\/b> offers a critical framework for balancing water allocations across sectors, protecting river basin health, and guiding long-term, climate-resilient investment in green infrastructure.<\/b> The presentation coincided with encouraging news that the Global Water Partnership<\/b> is evolving into a climate-resilient investment support platform<\/b>, reflecting a broader shift in global water governance.<\/p>\n

At the Asia Pacific session,       Raymond, as the Chair for Training & Dissemination of the Indonesian Committee on Large Dams, highlighted Indonesia\u2019s efforts to modernize dam management amid challenges<\/b> like sedimentation, seismic risks, and aging infrastructure. He emphasized using AI monitoring, robotic inspections, and regulatory reforms as part of a broader strategy for climate resilience<\/b>. More importantly, he called for regional cooperation, urging Southeast Asian nations to move beyond fragmented efforts and address shared water risks through collective action.<\/b><\/p>\n

The presence of GWP-SEA at ICOLD 2025 marked more than just participation in a high-level gathering; it was a statement of intent. It underscored the region\u2019s readiness to lead with innovation, collaboration, and a long-term vision. As the conference concluded, one thing became clear: Southeast Asia is not just reacting to climate pressures, it is shaping the way forward together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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