
7th World Water Forum

  
information on Korean stamp
Date of Issue |
: 2015.03.12 |
Types |
: 1 |
Denomination |
: 300 won |
Design |
: |
Stamp No. |
: 3051 |
Printing Process
& Colors |
: Preserving water for the next generation |
Size of Stamp |
: 27.8 × 37 |
WholeSheet
Composition |
: 4 × 4 |
Image Area |
: 24.2 × 33.3 |
Paper |
: Self adhesive |
Perforation |
: null |
Printer |
: Royal Joh Enschede for POSA |
Designer |
: Kim, So-jeong |
Quantity |
: null |
Detail
The 7th World Water Forum, the world’s largest gathering
concerning water, will be held in Daegu and Gyeongbuk,
Republic of Korea from April 12 to 17 this year.
Water is a major global issue. Some one billion people in
the world (about one out of every seven) face serious water
shortages. According to `State of the Future` published by
the United Nations in 2011, half of the world`s population
could suffer water shortages by 2025 if the situation is left
unresolved. Korea is no exception: It is one of the countries
that already have a high level of water stress.
Water challenges, including shortages, water pollution, and
flood damage, are becoming increasingly serious, and they
are not limited to only a few regions or water specialists.
The World Water Council organized the first World Water
Forum in 1997 to promote global awareness of the severity
of water issues and to seek and develop joint solutions. Since
then, the forum has been held every three years near every
World Water Day (March 22), and it is attended by heads
of state, academics, representatives of businesses and civic
groups, and members of the general public from all around
the world.
The 7th World Water Forum, which will be held in Daegu
and Gyeongbuk this year, will focus on various global
challenges concerning water and measures to address them
under the theme “Water for Our Future.” There will be
discussion on possible solutions for water issues, particularly
in Asian regions that have frequently suffered flood damage
and water shortages in recent years. The Forum will include
four main program processes: Thematic, Regional, Political,
and Science & Technology. Among the four, Science &
Technology is a newly introduced process proposed by
Korea. Its objective is to offer substantive assistance to
countries suffering water shortages, specifically by sharing
scientific and technological know-how. To promote broad
understanding of water issues, the Forum will also provide
a venue for various events in which the general public can
participate, such as a civic forum, expo, and fair.
We hope that Korea can establish itself as a global leader in
water-related industries through the 7th World Water Forum,
which will be attended by stakeholders from more than 170
countries. Korea could not only set the future course for
addressing global water challenges but also showcase its
technology and know-how concerning water management.
