Contribute to IHP Working Group on Water Education
The Netherlands is Vice Chair of the IHP Working Group on Water Education, together with China (Chair) and Dominica (Vice Chair). The general objective of the Working Group is to promote and advance the implementation of activities as part of IHP-IX Priority Area 2 on Water Education, achieving the following outputs:
| Output |
| 2.1 Public’s awareness at all levels raised towards better understanding their contribution to the important multi-functions of water in domestic life, ecosystems and productive development |
| 2.2 Development and implementation of transdisciplinary research collaborations and educational approaches by UNESCO Water Family promoted to enhance participatory holistic practices |
| 2.3 Teaching and learning materials on water-related matters for formal, non-formal and informal education at all levels elaborated towards a better understanding of the importance of water in lives and communities |
| 2.4 Development and sharing of methods and tools based on new practices by the scientific community supported to translate scientific information into a format facilitating education, decision-making and policy formulation |
| 2.5 Capacities of skilled professionals and technicians at water-related tertiary and vocational education strengthened to identify the main gaps for sustainable water management towards providing appropriate tools to governments and societies to address those gaps and the Agenda 2030 targets |
| 2.6 Capacities of decision makers and water managers and key water sector institutions strengthened allowing them to take advantage of new technologies and research to enhance better decisions, design and implementation of integrated and efficient water policies |
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In addition to the general objective, the working group also has some collective ambitions: i) collectively promote the need for water education for individuals and institutions, ii) pursue global outreach and engagement with working group activities, and iii) have a comprehensive overview and stimulate joint, accelerating efforts that contribute to achieving the above outputs.
A next meeting between China, the Netherlands and Dominica will take place during the IHP Anniversary (11-13 June 2025).
The working group is facilitated by the IHP Secretariat. All organizations interested in contributing to its activities are welcome to do so. You can contact the committee coordinator via nuwwc@un-ihe.org to receive more information.