IHP-IX 4.1.: Ensure meaningful engagement of youth, local, and indigenous communities in water management through inclusive, participatory approaches

Conducting and sharing of research on inclusive and participatory approaches by the scientific community, to ensure open, active, meaningful gender-responsive engagement of youth, local and indigenous communities supported to enable all stakeholders to be part of the water management process. 1. Conducting and sharing scientific research in inclusive and participatory water management with gender emphasis and engagement of youth, local and indigenous communities, e.g. in selected demonstration sites (such as Ecohydrology demo sites, CRIDA applications and UNESCO designated sites), studies and country level pilots including stock take on stakeholder participation in water management at all levels, and a country pilot showcasing modalities and benefits of engagement. 2. Development and dissemination of best practices and innovative solutions to engage communities, youth, women, indigenous groups and national minorities in water management, including through country-level, regional and global dialogues, at all levels and across sectors.
3. Organization of the first ever IHP Youth Forum as a preparatory event of the tenth World Water Forum in 2024, publication and dissemination of its outcomes. 4. Capacity building on (i) ensuring stakeholder trust and engagement in water management, and (ii) water education for inclusive outcomes and sustainable development.