Water stewardship is shaped not only by action on the ground, but also by the policies, standards and governance frameworks that guide those actions. At the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), we believe that meaningful policy engagement is essential to advancing credible water stewardship globally.
AWS works with members and strategic partners to ensure that water stewardship is represented in key policy dialogues and governance processes. Our approach is collaborative, inclusive and grounded in real-world experience.
AWS Members contribute to global conversations on water stewardship through participation in high-profile events and initiatives. These include:
AWS Members are invited to contribute feedback on regional and global policy initiatives, standards and governance guidelines. AWS also collaborates on research and development efforts to advance credible water stewardship. Some examples of work AWS has contributed to include:
Our Policy Dialogue Series is a member-led platform for exploring key policy, regulatory and governance topics. These dialogues offer:
Members with a public sector focus can join the Policy Engagement Group, a space for learning and collaboration on global and regional governance initiatives. This group includes:
Together, we explore opportunities to advance water stewardship through policy.
Our bi-monthly newsletter includes news and updates from the world of water stewardship and is read by over 5,000 subscribers.
Want to take action on water but not sure where to start? Speak to a member of the AWS team who will help you get started.
