Solving global water problems is central to eradicating poverty and achieving sustainable development. The UNSG's Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation is an independent body established in March 2004 by United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, to give him advice as well as to galvanize action on water and sanitation issues.

Chaired by His Royal Highness the Prince of the Netherlands, the Board is composed of a wide range of dignitaries, technical experts, and individuals with proven experience in providing inspiration, moving the machinery of government, as well as working with the media, the private sector and civil society.

• (Jul. 1, 2008) "Sharm El-Sheikh Commitments for accelerating the achievement of water and sanitation goals in Africa"
  The Heads of State and Government of the African Union, meeting at the 11th Ordinary Session of the Assembly in Sharm El-Sheikh, Arab Republic of Egypt, from 30 June to 1 July 2008.Read more...
  
  
• (May 28, 2008) Chair's Summary -Dialogue with Japan
  
  
• (May 13, 2008) Chair of UNSGAB meets with the President of the World Bank
  A meeting between the WB president R. Zoellick and UNSGAB Chair took place at the World Bank office in WashingtonRead more...
  
  
  
• (Apr. 13, 2008) UNSGAB advocates for Transboundary Water Management
  UNSGAB promoted Transboundary Water Management and the UN Convention on Non Navigational Uses of International Water Courses during the 118th Inter Parliamentary Union Assembly in Cape Town South Africa. Read more...
  

• Chair's Action -Speeches to the Assembly of the African Union (Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt)
  
• Chair's Action -Speeches at the 10th UNSGAB Meeting in Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)
  
• Chair's Action -Keynote speech to the CSD-16 Round Table Discussion (New York, U.S.A)
  
• Chair's Action -Speech at the 118th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (Cape Town, South Africa)