Communities are at the heart of water solutions. Social engagement provides a space where knowledge, experiences, and ideas can be shared to tackle today’s most pressing water challenges. By connecting diverse voices — from local communities and citizen scientists to researchers and policymakers — the platform helps bridge gaps between lived experience and scientific evidence.
Communities play a vital role in monitoring, protecting, and restoring water resources. Their participation brings unique insights, ensures that solutions are rooted in local realities, and strengthens trust in the policies that affect their daily lives. Social engagement transforms people from passive recipients of decisions into active partners in shaping sustainable futures.
The platform builds on this principle, offering tools for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. It empowers individuals and groups to contribute meaningfully to decision-making, while ensuring their voices feed into global discussions. By fostering inclusivity and collective action, social engagement becomes a driver for more resilient, equitable, and community-led approaches to water management.
Highlights
The Gems of Water: engaging citizens to monitor water quality
Workstream publications
2023
Guidebook for training Local Water Forums - Module 4: Funding Miscellaneous
2023.
Guidebook for training Local Water Forums - Module 2: Stakeholder mapping Miscellaneous
2023.
Guidebook for training Local Water Forums - Module 1: Engagement Miscellaneous
2023.
Workshop Module 4 - Funding for Local Water Forums Miscellaneous
2023.
Workshop Module 2 - Stakeholder Mapping for Local Water Forums Miscellaneous
2023.
Workshop Module 1 - Stakeholder Engagement Plan for Local Water Forums Miscellaneous
2023.
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