The World Water Forum is the world's biggest water-related event and brings together water managers from around the globe.
Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) Executive Director of Environmental Management, Carl Binning, is presenting at the forum about the complexities of water policy in the Basin and ecological results observed so far.
"This year's theme is Sharing Water, which is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the work governments and communities are doing to address competing demands in the Murray–Darling Basin and around the world," Mr Binning said.
"I'm really excited to be able to share our work and knowledge with an international audience – I think a lot of people forget that what we're doing through the Basin Plan is completely new and ground-breaking.
"It hasn't been done before and it stands up really well alongside other globally leading reforms.
"We will also be learning from other water leaders from around the world about their experiences in managing water for competing demands.
"Central to the success of the Basin Plan is working with all communities to develop shared goals and commitments and the plan provides this framework.
"The Plan is about balancing the needs of communities, industries and the environment, to ensure there is enough water to sustain the system for future generations.
"We are only five years in to a long term plan, but we are already seeing promising signs.
"Targeted environmental watering events have led to localised positive ecological responses at locations across the Basin including fish spawning and movement, enhanced bird breeding events, and improved native vegetation including River red gum forests.
"We are at a critical time in the plan's implementation, with Parliament set to consider changes to the Sustainable Diversion Limits in the southern Basin in May.
"These changes are based on the MDBA's robust analysis of a package of projects which aim to use water for the environment in more efficient ways.
"This means there is more water left to share for communities in the southern Basin, which is a key objective of the Basin Plan."
The water forum overlaps with World Water Day (22 March), which this year focusses on Nature for Water.
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