VWI is contributing to better decisions impacting water by recognising and empowering youth in decision-making processes impacting water, as enshrined in the five Valuing Water Principles.

Aim

VWI aims to recognize and empower the values of youth in water decision-making impacting water. We strive towards actions for a youth inclusive participation to bring systemic change in the way water is valued, understood and managed, as was recommended by the United Nations Secretary-General and the World Bank Group President.

Expected outcomes

• Youth are better equipped to understand and take action on water related risks in a changing climate, with a wider range of opportunities being created to match their skills.
• Local youth action to address water related challenges in a changing climate are formally recognized and implemented as part of official planning and programme delivery.
• Youth contribution to local regional and global water governance and management related dialogues is the norm, not the exception.

Practical examples of recognising and empowering youth in decision-making impacting water can be found in Bangladesh & India, Eswatini, Kenya and Lebanon.