“The conference “Water, Megacities and Global Change” held at UNESCO in Paris, December 2015, sent a clear message to the world — cities are where the battle for sustainable development must be won. The new Sustainable Development Goals — especially Goal 6 on universal access to water and sanitation services — will only be achieved with the involvement of the world’s largest cities. This is why the creation of a platform for megacities to exchange experience and know-how on water related issues is so essential today”.

Mrs. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO