1. Formulation and implementation of policies, plans and programmes for environmentally sound and sustainable development, including proper assessment, efficient use and integrated management and protection of water resources
2. Mitigation of losses and damage caused by water-related disasters

Photograph: Walter Keller

according to the Mandates given by

• Mar del Plata Action Plan (United Nations Water Conference, 1977);
• Agenda 21 (United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, 1992);
• Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action for a Safer World (World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction, 1995); and
• Commission, Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development Decisions/Resolutions