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【JWF News Vol. 241】18 July 2024
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◇ Contents ◇
・Announcement from the Japan Water Forum
– Let’s uchimizu (sprinkle water) together on August 1st!
・Report from the Japan Water Forum
– Report Release: Asia-Pacific Regional Process Synthesis Report
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Announcement from the Japan Water Forum
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– Let’s uchimizu (sprinkle water) together on August 1st!
You might know that water has a high heat of vaporization: water absorbs considerable heat from the surroundings when it evaporates.
The old custom of sprinkling water with a ladle or by hand on the ground, called “uchimizu”, is a well-known example of the use of water in Japan’s daily living. People used to sprinkle water in their house entrances and gardens or in front of their shops to lay the dust and ease the heat, which sometimes implies welcoming of guests.
The Mission Uchimizu Headquarters (Secretariat: Japan Water Forum) calls on you to practice uchimizu (sprinkle not tap water but used water or rainwater) at home or in other places where you are, on August 1st.
Practicing uchimizu is a fun activity and gives you an opportunity to experience a part of Earth’s water cycle and climate system as well as think about how to use water smartly.
Would you like to give it a try?
▼Please visit the following website for details▼
– Mission Uchimizu Official Website https://uchimizu.jp/en/
(Reported by Mr. Shigenori Asai, Director, Japan Water Forum)
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Report from the Japan Water Forum
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– Report Release: Asia-Pacific Regional Process Synthesis Report
The 10th World Water Forum’s Asia-Pacific Regional Process Synthesis Report is now available!
This report details our preparatory journey and session outcomes, showcasing pathways to shared water prosperity based on five guiding principles.
The report also emphasizes specific recommendations on mainstreaming activities and priority areas for Asia and the Pacific, 6 priorities, and 4 regionally unique contributions.
▼Please visit the following website for details▼
https://www.waterforum.jp/en/news/22203/
（Reported by Yumiko Asayama, Chief Manager）
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JWF News Vol. 241 / 18 July 2024
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